RIP Batman actor Michael Gough

*Raph's Girl* · 03-17-2011, 03:25 PM

Nooo!! Not Alfred!!

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b231...h_dead_94.html

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Bruce Wayne has lost his best friend and father figure.

Michael Gough, the actor who helped the Caped Crusader out of jams as Alfred the butler in Tim Burton's Batman and starred in dozens of films over a career that spanned five decades, died Thursday. He was 94.

After being tapped for Alfred Pennyworth in 1989's Batman, Gough reprised the part in 1992's Batman Returns, also directed by Burton, as well as two Joel Schumacher-helmed sequels, 1995's Batman Forever and 1997's atrocious Batman and Robin. But he did so much more.

The Malaysian-born thesp made his feature debut in 1947's Blanche Fury and worked extensively in British films opposite a who's who of legendary actors from Vivien Leigh and Ralph Richardson to Sir Laurence Olivier and Christopher Lee. He also appeared on British TV, most notably in several guest stints in the sci-fi cult series Doctor Who. He also gained horror fans with several Hammer flicks to his credit, including 1958's Dracula and 1962's The Phantom of the Opera.

Among his Hollywood credits are The Boys From Brazil, Out of Africa, The Fourth Protocol, The Serpent and the Rainbow, and The Age of Innocence. His final big-screen role came in 1999's Sleepy Hollow, which reunited him with Burton, but he also lent his voice to 2005's Corpse Bride, which the filmmaker produced.

ooglafina · 03-17-2011, 03:51 PM

Aw, I was just wondering the other day if he was still with us and realized I hadn't seen him around much lately.

**Jester** · 03-17-2011, 05:39 PM

He was 94. Sad to see him go, but he lived a long, full life.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-17-2011, 07:02 PM

RIP. he was a great actor.

chad · 03-17-2011, 08:10 PM

RIP, he will always be remembered as Alfred

*Candy Kappa* · 03-17-2011, 08:18 PM

He had a long rich life. Rest well Gough, rest well.

*Guitar_Raph* · 03-17-2011, 08:45 PM

He will be missed. He joins Alan Napier up in "butler heaven" (It's the Bat-Phone, sir).. Alan Napier lived to be 85.

*triplexxx* · 03-17-2011, 08:54 PM

Well 94's a great age, glad he was fortunate enough to have it that long, RIP.

TMNachoT · 03-18-2011, 07:07 PM

this makes me sad...

03-17-2011, 03:51 PM	#2
ooglafina Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Olaf, Minnesota Posts: 413	Aw, I was just wondering the other day if he was still with us and realized I hadn't seen him around much lately. __________________ "You look sharper than a page of Oscar Wilde's witticisms that have been rolled to a point, sprinkled with lemon juice and jabbed into someone's eye" - Ace Rimmer http://www.fanfiction.net/~connienervegas http://pizzas-scrolls.be/viewuser.php?uid=76 http://www.5wwwww5.com/forum/viewfor...tealthystories

03-17-2011, 05:39 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	He was 94. Sad to see him go, but he lived a long, full life. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-17-2011, 07:02 PM	#4
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	RIP. he was a great actor. __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

03-17-2011, 08:18 PM	#6
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	He had a long rich life. Rest well Gough, rest well. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-17-2011, 08:54 PM	#8
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,819	Well 94's a great age, glad he was fortunate enough to have it that long, RIP. __________________ Please don't shoot me Mr. Big Mike. I'm too young and good-looking to die, well too young. I got a father, I got a mother, I got a grandmother, I got a little sister...and a little brother this high (raises hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand) and then I got a great big brother this high (slaps gun and runs). "Fright Night" - Three Stooges

03-17-2011, 08:10 PM	#5
chad Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada, Kingston, Ontario Posts: 245	RIP, he will always be remembered as Alfred

03-17-2011, 08:45 PM	#7
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	He will be missed. He joins Alan Napier up in "butler heaven" (It's the Bat-Phone, sir).. Alan Napier lived to be 85.

03-18-2011, 07:07 PM	#9
TMNachoT Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mendoza Posts: 827	this makes me sad...