'Batman' Star Michael Gough Dead at 94

By Sarah Crow Posted Mar 17th 2011 02:50PM

Actor Michael Gough, who starred as Batman's loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth in four films, passed away at age 94, according to E! Online.

Gough, whose career began in 1947 with 'Blanche Fury,' starred as Alfred in 'Batman,' 'Batman Returns,' 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman and Robin' between 1989 and 1997.

The actor, born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, rose to prominence early in his career with starring roles in the U.K. version of 'Doctor Who' and film versions of both 'Phantom of the Opera' and 'Dracula.'

Gough appeared for the last time on the silver screen in Tim Burton's 1999 'Sleepy Hollow,' and provided voice acting for the Burton-produced 'Corpse Bride' in 2005.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

Gough as Alfred

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Thursday 17 March

By tony

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rip alfred.

By susan

RIP Mr Gough. I loved those Hammer horror flicks! You were so GOOD!

By jbjg24m

remember him very well as Alfred , never missed an episode of Batman

By David

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Um, he was not in the TV show Batman. He was in the Batman MOVIES. FYI.

By MAGOOS

I recall this fine British actor from his early days when he appeared in many British made movies and on various TV shows. He gave so much pleasure for so long; RIP Mr. Gough.

By Zzzzzzzzzz!

Hattie, dear, it's time for your medication.

By ralph fredericksen

He was 94 and survived by two "children"? Go Alfred!

By Sue

Ralph!! the kids were born in the 60's late babies..lol

By joan

The man has died. What difference does it make where he was born? You sound racist....There are good and bad all over and not all Muslims are bad I am sure.

By Margaret

A very sad loss

By Soldier4God

May The Doors To The Batcave Open & Accept Him Forever More! The Hollywood Habit Of Replacing OriGinal Cast Members Of Historic Films & Productions Like Thie Really Hurt Me!

By mark smith

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Hattie are you late for your tea party?

By avmsmgr

RIP Alfred,
from
a Phx "Batman"

By poughkeepsiejohn

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Aren't you forgetting he was in "Top Secret"? He gave the best line in the film: "You must go now, please. If they find out you know anything about this, your life won't be worth a truckload of dead rats in a tampon factory!"

By Louis

I was always glued to the screen on Saturday mornings! You were the best!

By Therese

He was great as Alfred. RIP Mr.Gough.

By Spock

Mr. Gough was generally the best actor in all the Batman movies he was in. Not the star, just the best actor. He'll be missed.

By National Juris Solutions

Wow-I am remembering watching batman as a kid all the time

By GG

It appears that both Hattie and Mark Smith are idiots. Please contact a mental health center near you!

Thank you, Mr. Gough. Rest in peace.

By InvaderDave0601

Really people... Michael Gough starred in the Batman MOVIES!, not the TV series with Adam West.

He was a wonderful actor with a full and diverse career, he will be missed.

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