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Alan Napier

Acting · Born January 7, 1903 · Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK

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.

Movies with Alan Napier

• Mary Poppins (1964) — Huntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)
• The Sword in the Stone (1963) — Sir Pellinore (voice)
• My Fair Lady (1964) — Gentleman Escorting Eliza to the Queen (uncredited)
• Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) — Dean
• Batman (1966) — Alfred
• Cat People (1942) — Doc Carver (uncredited)
• Marnie (1964) — Mr. Rutland
• Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) — Mr. Parker
• Unconquered (1947) — Sir William Johnson
• Julius Caesar (1953) — Cicero
• The Great Caruso (1951) — Jean de Reszke
• The Invisible Man Returns (1940) — Willie Spears

TV shows with Alan Napier

• Batman (1966) — Alfred
• Don't Call Me Charlie (1962) — Gen. Steele
• Five Fingers (1959) — Wembley