Ted Cassidy (b. July 31, 1932 - d. January 16, 1979) voiced Black Manta and Brainiac for the animated series Challenge of the Super Friends. He also made an in character, "Bat-Climb" cameo appearance as Lurch from The Addams Family in the episode "The Penguin's Nest" of the series Batman. * * Gallery featuring Ted Cassidy in their various live action roles __NOEDITSECTION__