Who played the first Wednesday Addams?

Wednesday Addams is a fictional character in the Addams Family franchise. She first appeared in the single-panel comic strip created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938. The character has been portrayed in numerous television series, films, and other media.

In the original 1960s television series "The Addams Family," Wednesday was played by actress Lisa Loring. The series ran for two seasons and followed the strange and macabre adventures of the Addams family, a wealthy and eccentric family with quirky habits and a love for all things dark and creepy. Wednesday was depicted as a dark and brooding child who often showed a fascination for death and the macabre.

In the later adaptations of the franchise, Wednesday has been played by a number of other actresses, including Christina Ricci in the 1991 film "The Addams Family" and its sequel "Addams Family Values," and Chloe Grace Moretz in the 2019 animated film "The Addams Family." In each of these portrayals, Wednesday has been depicted as a sinister and cunning child, with a love for all things dark and macabre, much like her original portrayal in the television series. Regardless of the actress playing her, Wednesday has remained a beloved and iconic character in the Addams Family franchise, and a favorite among fans of the series.