Michael Gough | |
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_trailer_-_Michael_Gough_(cropped_%2526_flipped).png) Gough in 1958 | |
| Born | Francis Michael Gough (1916-11-23)23 November 1916 |
| Died | 17 March 2011(2011-03-17) (aged 94) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia complicated fromprostate 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'sCorpse 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 |
Francis Michael Gough (23 November 1916 – 17 March 2011) was anEnglish 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 asBatman's loyal butlerAlfred Pennyworth inBatman,Batman Returns,Batman Forever, andBatman & Robin. Gough and actorPat Hingle are the only two actors to appear in all 4 Batman movies directed byTim Burton orJoel Schumacher. Gough has also been in some other Tim Burton movies,Sleepy Hollow,Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, andAlice in Wonderland.
Gough was born on 23 November 1916 inKuala Lumpur,British Malaya.[1] His parents were Frances Atkins (née Baillie) and Frances Berkely Gough.[2]
Gough was married four times; first to Dinan Graves they divorced. Second to Anne Leon in 1950 through 1964. Third to Anneke Wills in 1962 until they divorced in 1979. Lastly to Henrietta Lawrence in 1980 until his death in 2011. Gough had 3 children; Emma, Simon, and Jasper.
Gough died on 17 March 2011 in his home inSalisbury,Wiltshire frompneumonia complicated fromprostate cancer. He was 94 years old.[3] He was cremated.Michael Keaton who playedBatman in the first two Batman films, said "To Mick - my butler, my confidant, my friend, my Alfred. I love you. God bless. Michael (Mr. Wayne) Keaton.". Gough was cremated and his ashes were rest at sea.
