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| Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth from Batman (1989). (Photo © 1989 Warner Brothers, Guber-Peters Entertainment Company, and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment. All DC Comics characters and the distinctive likeness(es) thereof are Trademarks & Copyright © 1989 DC Comics, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.) |
Friday, 18 March 2011
Michael Gough, the British actor best known for playing Alfred the butler in several “Batman” movies has died.
His ex-wife says the 94-year old Gough passed away at his home in England Thursday, surrounded by family.
During the 1990's, Gough portrayed Alfred Pennyworth in “Batman Returns,” “Batman Forever” and “Batman and Robin”.
Gough appeared in more than 150 movie and television shows.
From Steve Stoliar:
ReplyDelete"I knew his obit would say "best-known for the Batman films" just as when Agnes Moorehead died, I knew they'd say "best-known for Bewitched." And I guess they're right in both cases. Never mind that Agnes did "Citizen Kane" and "Mag. Ambersons." When she died, she was, in fact, "best known" as Endora to millions of TV viewers. So never mind "Richard III," "Dracula," "Dr. Who," "Horrors of the Black Museum," "Konga," "Savage Messiah," "Boys From Brazil," "The Dresser," etc. For "most" filmgoers, he's best known as Alfred. I guess part of the trick is dying at the right time in your career. Otherwise, like Alec Guinness, your obit spotlights "Star Wars."
In 1957 Michael Gough won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor.
ReplyDeleteIn 1972 he was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actor; The Go-Between (1970).
From Betty Favell:
ReplyDeleteHello Mark, I do receive celebrity death notices and could not put a face to the name so thanks for sending me the website on Michael. Recognized him right away. Wonderful character actor