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Alan Napier
Actor

Alan Napier

7 Jan 1903Born
8 Aug 1988Died
85Age at death
137Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 137 credits.

  1. TBAAnd One Was LoyalFilm: Jack Simmons
  2. 1981Joe Dancer II: The Monkey MissionFilm: Briarton
  3. 1978CentennialSeries: Lord Venneford (1 episode)
  4. 1978Flying HighSeries (1 episode)
  5. 1978The Paper ChaseSeries (1 episode)
  6. 1977The Golden DogFilm: Archie
  7. 1974Come Die with MeFilm: Lawyer
  8. 1974QB VIISeries: Semple (2 episodes)
  9. 1973KojakSeries: Antonakis (1 episode)
  10. 1970Night GallerySeries: Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy, Doctor (2 episodes)
  11. 1967IronsideSeries: John (3 episodes)
  12. 1966Family AffairSeries (1 episode)
  13. 1966BatmanFilm: Alfred
  14. 1966BatmanSeries: Alfred (120 episodes)
  15. 1966DaktariSeries: Roger Ealing (1 episode)
  16. 1965The Loved OneFilm: British Club Official
  17. 1965LaredoSeries (1 episode)
  18. 1964Mary PoppinsFilm: Huntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)
  19. 1964Signpost to MurderFilm: The Vicar
  20. 1964My Fair LadyFilm: Gentleman Escorting Eliza to the Queen (uncredited)
  21. 196436 HoursFilm: Col. Peter MacLean
  22. 1964Daniel BooneSeries: Col. Sir Hubert Crater, Lord Brisbane (1 episode)
  23. 1964The RoguesSeries: John McKellway (1 episode)
  24. 1964MarnieFilm: Mr. Rutland
  25. 1963The Sword in the StoneFilm: Sir Pellinore (voice)
  26. 1963Breaking PointSeries (1 episode)
  27. 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries: Chemist (1 episode)
  28. 1962Don't Call Me CharlieSeries: Gen. Steele (18 episodes)
  29. 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries: Mr. Hodges (1 episode)
  30. 1962The Lloyd Bridges ShowSeries: Kurt Drobney (1 episode)
  31. 1962The Premature BurialFilm: Dr. Gideon Gault
  32. 1962Tender Is the NightFilm: Señor Pardo
  33. 1961Five Fingers : Thin IceFilm: Wembley
  34. 1961Wild in the CountryFilm: Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
  35. 1960The Case of the Dangerous RobinSeries: Alexander Pinley (1 episode)
  36. 1960The Roaring 20'sSeries: Mr. Dunston (1 episode)
  37. 1960CheckmateSeries: Father Dunne, the Abbot (1 episode)
  38. 1960ThrillerSeries: Lawyer Ridgewater, Constable Evans, Attorney Pinchot (1 episode)
  39. 1959Journey to the Center of the EarthFilm: Dean
  40. 1959The DetectivesSeries: Bishop (1 episode)
  41. 1959Adventures in ParadiseSeries: Alex (1 episode)
  42. 1959Five FingersSeries: Wembley (16 episodes)
  43. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: Capt. Protheroe (1 episode)
  44. 1959The Third ManSeries: Colonel Andresi (1 episode)
  45. 1959Island of Lost WomenFilm: Dr. Paul Lujan
  46. 1958Shirley Temple's StorybookSeries: Colonel Devlin (1 episode)
  47. 1957Until They SailFilm: Prosecution Attorney
  48. 1957Tales of Wells FargoSeries: Bertram La Tour, Colonel Decatur (1 episode)
  49. 1957Panic!Series (1 episode)
  50. 1956The Mole PeopleFilm: Elinu, the High Priest
  51. 1956Miami ExposéFilm: Raymond Sheridan
  52. 1956Telephone TimeSeries (1 episode)
  53. 1955The Court JesterFilm: Sir Brockhurst
  54. 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSeries: Governor, Sir Edward, Travers (1 episode)
  55. 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Sir Everett, Wilfred - the Recording Angel, Lord Sorrington, Sir Charles Harrington (1 episode)
  56. 1955MoonfleetFilm: Parson Glennie
  57. 1954DésiréeFilm: Despreaux
  58. 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySeries: Mr. Cryer, Archie (1 episode)
  59. 1954PlaymatesFilm: Stephen Everton
  60. 1953The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseSeries: Carnacki (1 episode)
  61. 1953Letter to LorettaSeries: Mr. Bronte (1 episode)
  62. 1953Julius CaesarFilm: Cicero
  63. 1953Young BessFilm: Robert Tyrwhitt
  64. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Sean O'Donnell, Jack Simmons (1 episode)
  65. 1952Biff Baker U.S.A.Series: Prof. Artemus Beechem (1 episode)
  66. 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries (1 episode)
  67. 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: John Dwerrihouse (1 episode)
  68. 1952Big Jim McLainFilm: Sturak
  69. 1952Chevron TheatreSeries: Steven Everton, Carnacki (1 episode)
  70. 1951The Strange DoorFilm: Count Grassin
  71. 1951The Blue VeilFilm: Professor George Carter
  72. 1951Across the Wide MissouriFilm: Capt. Humberstone Lyon
  73. 1951The HighwaymanFilm: Barton
  74. 1951Double CrossbonesFilm: Capt. Kidd
  75. 1951The Great CarusoFilm: Jean de Reszke
  76. 1951Tarzan's PerilFilm: Commissioner Peters
  77. 1950TripoliFilm: Khalil
  78. 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: Sir Adrian (1 episode)
  79. 1949Master MindsFilm: Dr. Druzik
  80. 1949Challenge to LassieFilm: Lord Provost

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