Batman: The Animated Series – Bios – Karl Rossum

Bios – Karl Rossum

Voiced By: William Sanderson
First Appearance: “Heart of Steel, Part 1”
Position: Toy Maker/Inventor
Bio: A genius is the best way to describe Karl Rossum. Gifted at an early age with scientific and mechanical know how, it wasn’t long before Rossum was receiving grants from around the world to continue his research. Although the tragic death of his daughter changed everything. He abandoned all he was working on and began work on artificial intelligence technology, in hopes of perfecting people. This plan, codenamed H.A.R.D.A.C., would fail after the computer gained sentience and free will and began duplicating people. He destroyed H.A.R.D.A.C., as well as his desire to work any further. He now lives on a vegetable farm outside of Gotham, where for the first time in his life, he’s actually happy. He’ll also help out computer companies from time to time.