People
Alan Napier
Acting · follow into films and chains
Biography
Alan Napier (born Alan William Napier-Clavering) was an English actor. After a decade in London West End theatres, he had a long film career first in Britain and then in Hollywood. He eventually became widely known for portraying Alfred the butler in the 1960s live-action Batman television series.
Notable films
Where to start
Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.
Chains
KinoChain journeys
Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.
Pure-Hearted Heroes
Sixty years after Batman '66 taught us that heroism can be bright, sincere, and utterly without irony, this chain celebrates films whose protagonists believe, s...
7 films
When Worlds Collide: The Magic of Live-Action Animation
From Disney's pioneering blend to modern masterpieces, explore films that seamlessly merge reality and animation, celebrating the creative spark when two worlds...
8 films
Related people
Collaborators & neighbours
Acted
Batman
1966 · Alfred
Mary Poppins
1964 · Huntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)
Marnie
1964 · Mr. Rutland
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959 · Dean
The Mole People
1956 · Elinu, the High Priest
The Strange Door
1951 · Count Grassin
Macbeth
1948 · A Holy Father
Ministry of Fear
1944 · Dr. JM Forrester
The Uninvited
1944 · Dr. Scott
Lassie Come Home
1943 · Jock
Cat People
1942 · Doc Carver (uncredited)
The Invisible Man Returns
1940 · Willie Spears