
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
Mary PoppinsHuntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)7.5
The Sword in the StoneSir Pellinore (voice)7.2
My Fair LadyGentleman Escorting Eliza to the Queen (uncredited)7.5
MarnieMr. Rutland7.1
BatmanAlfred6.4
The Twilight ZoneCapt. Protheroe8.5
Cat PeopleDoc Carver (uncredited)6.9
BatmanAlfred7.3
Journey to the Center of the EarthDean6.9
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSir Everett, Wilfred - the Recording Angel, Lord Sorrington, Sir Charles Harrington7.8
Julius CaesarCicero7.1
The UninvitedDr. Scott6.9
Filmography
The 80 most recent of 137 credits.
- TBAAnd One Was LoyalFilm: Jack Simmons
- 1981Joe Dancer II: The Monkey MissionFilm: Briarton
- 1978CentennialSeries: Lord Venneford (1 episode)
- 1978Flying HighSeries (1 episode)
- 1978The Paper ChaseSeries (1 episode)
- 1977The Golden DogFilm: Archie
- 1974Come Die with MeFilm: Lawyer
- 1974QB VIISeries: Semple (2 episodes)
- 1973KojakSeries: Antonakis (1 episode)
- 1970Night GallerySeries: Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy, Doctor (2 episodes)
- 1967IronsideSeries: John (3 episodes)
- 1966Family AffairSeries (1 episode)
- 1966BatmanFilm: Alfred
- 1966BatmanSeries: Alfred (120 episodes)
- 1966DaktariSeries: Roger Ealing (1 episode)
- 1965The Loved OneFilm: British Club Official
- 1965LaredoSeries (1 episode)
- 1964Mary PoppinsFilm: Huntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)
- 1964Signpost to MurderFilm: The Vicar
- 1964My Fair LadyFilm: Gentleman Escorting Eliza to the Queen (uncredited)
- 196436 HoursFilm: Col. Peter MacLean
- 1964Daniel BooneSeries: Col. Sir Hubert Crater, Lord Brisbane (1 episode)
- 1964The RoguesSeries: John McKellway (1 episode)
- 1964MarnieFilm: Mr. Rutland
- 1963The Sword in the StoneFilm: Sir Pellinore (voice)
- 1963Breaking PointSeries (1 episode)
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries: Chemist (1 episode)
- 1962Don't Call Me CharlieSeries: Gen. Steele (18 episodes)
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries: Mr. Hodges (1 episode)
- 1962The Lloyd Bridges ShowSeries: Kurt Drobney (1 episode)
- 1962The Premature BurialFilm: Dr. Gideon Gault
- 1962Tender Is the NightFilm: Señor Pardo
- 1961Five Fingers : Thin IceFilm: Wembley
- 1961Wild in the CountryFilm: Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
- 1960The Case of the Dangerous RobinSeries: Alexander Pinley (1 episode)
- 1960The Roaring 20'sSeries: Mr. Dunston (1 episode)
- 1960CheckmateSeries: Father Dunne, the Abbot (1 episode)
- 1960ThrillerSeries: Lawyer Ridgewater, Constable Evans, Attorney Pinchot (1 episode)
- 1959Journey to the Center of the EarthFilm: Dean
- 1959The DetectivesSeries: Bishop (1 episode)
- 1959Adventures in ParadiseSeries: Alex (1 episode)
- 1959Five FingersSeries: Wembley (16 episodes)
- 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: Capt. Protheroe (1 episode)
- 1959The Third ManSeries: Colonel Andresi (1 episode)
- 1959Island of Lost WomenFilm: Dr. Paul Lujan
- 1958Shirley Temple's StorybookSeries: Colonel Devlin (1 episode)
- 1957Until They SailFilm: Prosecution Attorney
- 1957Tales of Wells FargoSeries: Bertram La Tour, Colonel Decatur (1 episode)
- 1957Panic!Series (1 episode)
- 1956The Mole PeopleFilm: Elinu, the High Priest
- 1956Miami ExposéFilm: Raymond Sheridan
- 1956Telephone TimeSeries (1 episode)
- 1955The Court JesterFilm: Sir Brockhurst
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSeries: Governor, Sir Edward, Travers (1 episode)
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Sir Everett, Wilfred - the Recording Angel, Lord Sorrington, Sir Charles Harrington (1 episode)
- 1955MoonfleetFilm: Parson Glennie
- 1954DésiréeFilm: Despreaux
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySeries: Mr. Cryer, Archie (1 episode)
- 1954PlaymatesFilm: Stephen Everton
- 1953The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseSeries: Carnacki (1 episode)
- 1953Letter to LorettaSeries: Mr. Bronte (1 episode)
- 1953Julius CaesarFilm: Cicero
- 1953Young BessFilm: Robert Tyrwhitt
- 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Sean O'Donnell, Jack Simmons (1 episode)
- 1952Biff Baker U.S.A.Series: Prof. Artemus Beechem (1 episode)
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries (1 episode)
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: John Dwerrihouse (1 episode)
- 1952Big Jim McLainFilm: Sturak
- 1952Chevron TheatreSeries: Steven Everton, Carnacki (1 episode)
- 1951The Strange DoorFilm: Count Grassin
- 1951The Blue VeilFilm: Professor George Carter
- 1951Across the Wide MissouriFilm: Capt. Humberstone Lyon
- 1951The HighwaymanFilm: Barton
- 1951Double CrossbonesFilm: Capt. Kidd
- 1951The Great CarusoFilm: Jean de Reszke
- 1951Tarzan's PerilFilm: Commissioner Peters
- 1950TripoliFilm: Khalil
- 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: Sir Adrian (1 episode)
- 1949Master MindsFilm: Dr. Druzik
- 1949Challenge to LassieFilm: Lord Provost
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