Batman's Butler, Alfred, Finally Bows Out

[gmd3d]

Batman's Butler, Alfred, Finally Bows Out
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Michael Gough, the man who played Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred, in the Batman films, has died at the age of 94. Skip related content


The actor appeared in more than 150 films and television shows, including Doctor Who, The Saint and The Avengers during his six-decade acting career.

He recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland and The Corpse Bride and appeared in Burton's Sleepy Hollow.

But he remains best remembered for his role as Alfred Pennyworth opposite three different Batmans: Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney.

He died in the early hours of Thursday at home in England with his family, his ex-wife Anneke Wills said through her agent.

Wills, Doctor Who's first female "sidekick", said in an obituary posted on her website: "As his body was deteriorating this week, he said that he wanted to hang on for St Patrick's Day. And he did, just. In the end... there is only love."

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Gough's first screen acting appearance was in Androcles And The Lion in 1946.

He made many appearances in Hammer horror films including 1958's Dracula, starring Christopher Lee.

Other notable Hollywood credits included The Boys From Brazil, Out Of Africa and The Age Of Innocence.

Gough appeared in Doctor Who in the 1960s opposite William Hartnell and later in the 1980s with the fifth Doctor, Peter Davison.

Other notable TV appearances included roles in The Champions, Colditz and Blake's 7.

[evil_genius_180]

Oh. I'd thought he died a few years ago. (oops)

That's a damn shame. I've seen him in a few other films but I really liked him in the Batman films. He and Pat Hingle were the only two who stuck around for all 4 Batman films in the late '80s and '90s.

[gmd3d]

I thought he was dead myself ............ when I first saw title on the news I thought it was Michael Caine in the new films.... he is one of my favourite actors ....

[evil_genius_180]

I was hoping it wasn't Michael Caine also. Granted, it's no less tragic that it's Michael Gough but he was older and had lived a full life (I hope I live to be 94.) I agree, Michael Caine is an awesome actor. Michael Gough was really good too, though I've only seen him as an old man. Maybe I'll have to check out some of his older films to see how he was back then.

[Darrell Lawrence]

That sucks.

There will never be another Cardinal Barusa like him.

[Jedman67]

He's not dead! he's just resting!

I knew him more as Dr. Paul Flammond from top secret! first shown June 18, 1984 with future Batman Val Kilmer shown later in June 16, 1995 almost 11 years and 2 days apart...

Vaya con Dios Michael!