ACTOR
Alan Napier
Known for The Twilight Zone · The Alfred Hitchcock Hour · Ironside
Alan Napier (born Alan William Napier-Clavering) was an English actor. After a decade in London West End theatres, he had a long film career first in Britain and then in Hollywood. He eventually became widely known for portraying Alfred the butler in the 1960s live-action Batman television series.
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- Born
- Jan 7, 1903
- Died
- Aug 8, 1988
- Birthplace
- Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Alan Napier (born Alan William Napier-Clavering) was an English actor. After a decade in London West End theatres, he had a long film career first in Britain and then in Hollywood. He eventually became widely known for portraying Alfred the butler in the 1960s live-action Batman television series.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
CasteCapt. Hawtree
1930
StamboulBouchier
1931IA
In a Monastery GardenCount Romano
1932
LoyaltiesGen. Canynge
1933
The Wandering JewKnight (Phase II)
1933
Wings over AfricaRedfern
1936FV
For ValourGeneral
1937TW
The Wife of General LingGovernor
1937
The Four Just MenSir Hamar Ryman M.P.
1939
We Are Not AloneArchdeacon
1939
The House of the Seven GablesFuller
1940
The Invisible Man ReturnsWillie Spears
1940
Confirm or DenyUpdyke (scenes deleted)
1941
A Yank at EtonWillow Club Restauranteur (uncredited)
1942
Cat PeopleDoc Carver (uncredited)
1942
Eagle SquadronBlack Watch officer
1942
Random HarvestJulian
1942
Appointment in BerlinCol. Patterson (uncredited)
1943
Assignment in BrittanySam Wells
1943
Lassie Come HomeJock
1943
Lost AngelDr. Woodring
1943
Madame CurieDr. Bladh (uncredited)
1943
The Song of BernadetteDr. Debeau
1943
Action in ArabiaEric Latimer
1944
Dark WatersThe Doctor (uncredited)
1944
Mademoiselle FifiThe Count de Breville
1944
Ministry of FearDr. JM Forrester
1944
The Hairy ApeMacDougald, Chief Engineer
1944
The UninvitedDr. Scott
1944
Thirty Seconds Over TokyoMr. Parker
1944
Hangover SquareSir Henry Chapman
1945
Isle of the DeadSt. Aubyn
1945
A Scandal in ParisHoudon De Pierremont, Police Minister
1946
House of HorrorsF. Holmes Harmon
1946
The Strange WomanJudge Henry Saladine
1946
Three StrangersDavid Shackleford
1946
Adventure IslandAttwater
1947
DriftwoodDr. Nicholas Adams
1947
FiestaThe Tourist
1947
Forever AmberLandale
1947
High ConquestTommy Donlin
1947
IvySir Jonathan Wright
1947
LuredDetective Gordon
1947
Sinbad the SailorAga
1947
The Lone Wolf in LondonMonty Beresford
1947
UnconqueredSir William Johnson
1947
Hills of HomeSir George
1948
Joan of ArcEarl of Warwick
1948
Johnny BelindaDefense Attorney
1948
MacbethA Holy Father
1948
My Own True LoveKittredge
1948
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtHigh Executioner
1949
Challenge to LassieLord Provost
1949
Criss CrossFinchley
1949
ManhandledAlton Bennet
1949
Master MindsDr. Druzik
1949
Tarzan's Magic FountainJessup
1949
The Adventure of the Speckled BandSherlock Holmes
1949
The Red DanubeThe General
1949
TripoliKhalil
1950
Across the Wide MissouriCapt. Humberstone Lyon
1951
Double CrossbonesCapt. Kidd
1951
Tarzan's PerilCommissioner Peters
1951
The Blue VeilProfessor George Carter
1951
The Great CarusoJean de Reszke
1951
The HighwaymanBarton
1951
The Strange DoorCount Grassin
1951
Big Jim McLainSturak
1952
Julius CaesarCicero
1953
Young BessRobert Tyrwhitt
1953
DésiréeDespreaux
1954
PlaymatesStephen Everton
1954
MoonfleetParson Glennie
1955
The Court JesterSir Brockhurst
1955
Miami ExposéRaymond Sheridan
1956
The Mole PeopleElinu, the High Priest
1956
Until They SailProsecution Attorney
1957
Island of Lost WomenDr. Paul Lujan
1959
Journey to the Center of the EarthDean
1959FF
Five Fingers : Thin IceWembley
1961
Wild in the CountryProf. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
1961
Tender Is the NightSeñor Pardo
1962
The Premature BurialDr. Gideon Gault
1962
The Sword in the StoneSir Pellinore (voice)
1963
36 HoursCol. Peter MacLean
1964
MarnieMr. Rutland
1964
Mary PoppinsHuntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)
1964
My Fair LadyGentleman Escorting Eliza to the Queen (uncredited)
1964
Signpost to MurderThe Vicar
1964
The Loved OneBritish Club Official
1965
BatmanAlfred
1966
Come Die with MeLawyer
1974
The Golden DogArchie
1977
Joe Dancer II: The Monkey MissionBriarton
1981
And One Was LoyalJack Simmons
Television
Lux Video TheatreSir Adrian · 1 eps
1950
Biff Baker U.S.A.Prof. Artemus Beechem · 1 eps
1952
Cavalcade of America1 eps
1952CT
Chevron TheatreSteven Everton · 1 eps
1952CT
Chevron TheatreCarnacki · 1 eps
1952
Four Star PlayhouseJohn Dwerrihouse · 1 eps
1952
General Electric TheaterSean O'Donnell · 1 eps
1953General Electric TheaterJack Simmons · 1 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaMr. Bronte · 1 eps
1953TP
The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseCarnacki · 1 eps
1953
The Wonderful World of DisneyMr. Cryer · 1 eps
1954The Wonderful World of DisneyArchie · 1 eps
1954
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSir Everett · 1 eps
1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsWilfred - the Recording Angel · 1 eps
1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsLord Sorrington · 3 eps
1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSir Charles Harrington · 1 eps
1955
The 20th Century Fox HourSir Edward · 1 eps
1955The 20th Century Fox HourTravers · 1 eps
1955The 20th Century Fox HourGovernor · 1 eps
1955
Telephone Time1 eps
1956
Panic!1 eps
1957
Tales of Wells FargoBertram La Tour · 1 eps
1957Tales of Wells FargoColonel Decatur · 1 eps
1957
Shirley Temple's StorybookColonel Devlin · 1 eps
1958
Adventures in ParadiseAlex · 1 eps
1959
Five FingersWembley · 16 eps
1959
The DetectivesBishop · 1 eps
1959
The Third ManColonel Andresi · 1 eps
1959
The Twilight ZoneCapt. Protheroe · 1 eps
1959
CheckmateFather Dunne, the Abbot · 1 eps
1960
The Case of the Dangerous RobinAlexander Pinley · 1 eps
1960
The Roaring 20'sMr. Dunston · 1 eps
1960
ThrillerLawyer Ridgewater · 1 eps
1960ThrillerConstable Evans · 1 eps
1960ThrillerAttorney Pinchot · 1 eps
1960
Don't Call Me CharlieGen. Steele · 18 eps
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourMr. Hodges · 1 eps
1962
The Beverly HillbilliesChemist · 1 eps
1962
The Lloyd Bridges ShowKurt Drobney · 1 eps
1962
Breaking Point1 eps
1963
Daniel BooneCol. Sir Hubert Crater · 1 eps
1964Daniel BooneLord Brisbane · 1 eps
1964
The RoguesJohn McKellway · 1 eps
1964
Laredo1 eps
1965
BatmanAlfred · 120 eps
1966
DaktariRoger Ealing · 1 eps
1966
Family Affair1 eps
1966
IronsideJohn · 3 eps
1967
Night GalleryCousin Zachariah Ogilvy · 2 eps
1970Night GalleryDoctor · 1 eps
1970
KojakAntonakis · 1 eps
1973
QB VIISemple · 2 eps
1974
CentennialLord Venneford · 1 eps
1978
Flying High1 eps
1978
The Paper Chase1 eps
1978Photos
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