Michael Gough
English actor (1916–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Michael Gough (23 November 1916 – 17 March 2011) was an English character actor who as appeared in over 150 movies. He is perhaps best known world wide for his roles in the Hammer Horror Films from 1958, and for his work as Batman's loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth in Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin. Gough and actor Pat Hingle are the only two actors to appear in all 4 Batman movies directed by Tim Burton or Joel Schumacher. Gough has also been in some other Tim Burton movies, Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, and Alice in Wonderland.
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Michael Gough | |
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Born | Francis Michael Gough (1916-11-23)23 November 1916 |
Died | 17 March 2011(2011-03-17) (aged 94) |
Cause of death | Pneumonia complicated from prostate cancer |
Nationality | British |
Education | Durham School |
Alma mater | Old Vic |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1946 – 1999, 2005, 2010 |
Employer | Hammer Film Productions |
Known for | Alfred Pennyworth, Edmond Bancroft |
Notable work | Dracula, Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Horrors of the Black Museum, The Phantom of the Opera, Out of Africa, Bedroom Farce, Breaking the Code, The Go-Between, Satan's Slave, Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland |
Height | 5'10" (1.75 m) |
Spouse(s) | Diana Graves (divorced) Anne Leon (m. 1950–1964, divorced) Anneke Wills (m. 1962–1979, divorced) Henrietta Lawrence (m. 1980–2011, his death) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Rachel Gurney (in-law) |
Awards | Tony Award, BAFTA Award |
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