Michael Gough passes away at 94
For four consecutive films, Michael Gough portrayed Bruce Wayne's loyal butler Alfred. He first took on the role when fan Tim Burton hired him for the 1989 big screen reinvention of the Batman character. Though Bruce Wayne himself went through three different actors, and the films went through two different directors, Gough was the connective tissue of the late-80s, early 90s franchise, appearing in Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin.
The actor appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows in a career that spanned sixty-five years. Michael Gough first got his start on television in 1946 appearing in the telefilm Androcles and the Lion. He went onto appear in quite a few classic television series such as The Saint and The Avengers. He also appeared in many Hammer Horror films throughout the late 60s.
Tim Burton continued to hire Michael Gough for many of his projects including Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, and as the Dodo Bird in Alice in Wonderland. His last role was the voice of Parasite in the recently released All-Star Superman.
Michael Gough is survived by his fourth wife Henrietta, daughter Emma, and his two sons Simon and Jasper.
Batman was released June 23rd, 1989 and stars Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance. The film is directed by Tim Burton.
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Titanictom
He and Christopher LEE {Dracula:THE ORIGINALE bat man} seen together in 1961!!!!!
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nightwatch1203
RIP alfred thanks for everything you were one of my best memories of the batman films. take care old friend you will be forever missed
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slysnide
NNNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS CAN'T BE!!! HE WAS JUST TOO AWESOME
RIP Michael Gough, the best butler of all time ;)
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Remy72883
man this is so saddening, at least he went with his loved one's around RIP you were by far the best Alfred rest in peace Sir
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CBF
Alfred!! Noooo... RIP, old friend.
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SherlockHolmes2009
R.I.P. Michael. You were our first Alfred. You were there through the ups and downs and you will forever be known as Batmans trusted partner in crime. From all the Batman fans out there we thank you and you will forever be missed
2 years agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Stiles
RIP. The embodiment of Alfred. Great that he lived to a ripe old age. So sorry he had to endure the Schumacher films.
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Avian
He was the best part of Batman Forever and Batman & Robin (infact, Batman, Robin and Batgirl spent the end of the movie trying to save the man. Strangely, he had the same decease Mr. Freeze's wife had. So...Mr. Freeze was a f*cking idiot).
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TheMime
The Mime was hoping he'd do a cameo in the new ones...... well, some much for that idea. May he rest in peace............
2 years agoby @themimeFlag
Dan
@ehufidsa9l F*ck you.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Draktyr
RIP. I enjoyed his work. :(
2 years agoby @draktyrFlag
MadJohnsonProductions
Him and Michael Caine are the two best actors to play Alfred.
2 years agoby @MadJohnsonProductionsFlag
Daveactor7
This guy was the best Alfred ever. Im sorry Michael Caine.
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Summit10
God bless your soul Sir. Rest in peace! :(
2 years agoby @summit10Flag
ejk1
R.I.P. sir. Out of everyone, you were the only stability in the original Batman franchise, and always worth watching. Godspeed to Heaven, Mr. Gough.
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Bane5000
Great actor, great Alfred, ull be missed Mr. Gough...
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Chris
R.I.P.
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MovieManiac
This news killed my day.
2 years agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
Dan
:( :( :(
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JMP
the greatest Alfred even may he Rest In Peace
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
The BEST Alfred there was and will ever be. Thanks for the performance and your previous film sir. R.I.P. You will be deeply missed.
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
JasonKat
If im not mistakin..didnt Alfred "created" robin & batgirl?! And why didnt mrs freeze save him again, grrrr
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CelluloidDreams
Do not grieve at the passing of mortality, for life's but a thing of terrible gravity. And the planets gravitate around you, and the stars shall dance about you,and the angels in heaven adore you,and the saints all stand and applaud you. So faraway,so faraway and yet so close.
Nick Cave, "Far Away, So Close"
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Maniacal
Feels Bad Man..
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epic_movie_goer
great actor. Thanks for giving us one of the best performances as Alfred Pennyworth
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gandoff2169
One of the worst news of the week in entertainment. He shall be remember most as the main side kick to Batman/ Bruce Wayne. Robin might be the kid in tights, but Alfred was the one person who was there from the begining. RIP.... >:(
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skywise
The Hammer horror films were some of my favorites when i was a kid. R.I.P.
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Messenger
I hope I live to be 94....
2 years agoby @messengerFlag
CUPID
@SpaceCowboy Yeah, it is :(
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ZanyZap
R.I.P., sir.
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