Burt Ward

Actor / Animal Rescuer /Business Owner

The Making of a Superhero – A Life of Intense Dedication

From an illustrious beginning as the world’s youngest professional ice skater at two years of age in his father’s traveling ice show

. . . . to becoming the world’s fastest reader while in high school reading 30,000 words per minute with 90% comprehension as tested by The American Medical Society of Beverly Hills

. . . . to an aspiring young actor at UCLA whose first acting interview landed him the role of Robin the Boy Wonder in the famed 1966 Batman television series that became the #1 rated TV Show in the world

. . . . to creating and operating with his wife, Tracy, Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, the world’s largest giant breed dog rescue during the last 30 years, saving more than 15,500 dogs and hundreds of cats, finding each and every one a safe, forever home

. . . . to also creating with Tracy Gentle Giants Natural Non GMO Pet Food and Gentle Giants Special Feeding and Care program for dogs and cats that has them living as long as 30 plus healthy, active years with a wonderful quality of life

. . . . to recently receiving two awards from the President of the United States - The President’s Volunteer Service Award for rescuing many thousands of dogs and cats during the last 30 years and The President's Lifetime Achievement Award for creating Gentle Giants unique Pet Foods and Gentle Giants Special Feeding and Care Program to help precious pets live longer and healthier

In addition, at the same time, The United Nations Association of America awarded both Burt and Tracy individually their Humanitarian Award

Burt Ward has dedicated his life to accomplishment and charity.