Alan Napier

Alan Napier (January 7, 1903 - August 8, 1988) was a British-born American character actor. He is best known for playing Alfred in the 1960s live-action Batman television series.

Personal quotes

• "I had never read comics before I . My agent rang up and said, 'I think you are going to play on "Batman,"' I said 'What is "Batman"?' He said, 'Don't you read the comics?' I said, 'No, never.' He said, 'I think you are going to be Batman's butler.' I said, 'How do I know I want to be Batman's butler?' It was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard of. He said, 'It may be worth over $100,000.' So I said I was Batman's butler."