Yvonne Craig: A Look at Her Career and Iconic Moments in the 1960s

Yvonne Craig was a talented ballerina who transitioned into acting and modeling, gaining fame in the early 1960s. She is widely remembered for her role as the green-skinned Orion slave girl Marta in Star Trek, showcasing her graceful presence on screen. Craig also co-starred in two Elvis Presley films, ‘It Happened at the World’s Fair’ (1963) and ‘Kissin’ Cousins’ (1964), and maintained a lifelong friendship with Presley, setting her apart from many of his co-stars. Beyond films, she appeared in popular TV series including The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Wild Wild West, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and McHale’s Navy. Her filmography includes cult favorites like ‘Mars Needs Women’ (1966) and the spy parody ‘In Like Flint’ (1967). In 1967, she achieved iconic status with her portrayal of Batgirl/Barbara Gordon in the third season of the Batman television series, where she helped attract more female viewers. Alongside her professional work, Craig also became known for her vibrant personality and iconic photographs, such as images of her eating ice cream while ice skating in a bikini around 1964. Her career remains celebrated for both her acting versatility and her contributions to 1960s pop culture.