Michael Gough
Michael Gough | |
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_trailer_-_Michael_Gough_(cropped_&_flipped).png?lang=simple) Gough in 1958 | |
| Born | Francis Michael Gough 23 November 1916 |
| Died | 17 March 2011 (aged 94) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia complicated from prostate 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's Corpse 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 an English 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 as Batman's loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth in Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin. Gough and actor Pat Hingle are the only two actors to appear in all 4 Batman movies directed by Tim Burton or Joel Schumacher. Gough has also been in some other Tim Burton movies, Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, and Alice in Wonderland.
Early life
[change | change source]Gough was born on 23 November 1916 in Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya.[1] His parents were Frances Atkins (née Baillie) and Frances Berkely Gough.[2]
Personal life
[change | change source]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.
Death
[change | change source]Gough died on 17 March 2011 in his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire from pneumonia complicated from prostate cancer. He was 94 years old.[3] He was cremated. Michael Keaton who played Batman 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.
Movies
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ Michael Gough Biography
- ↑ Michael Gough Biography – Yahoo! Movies
- ↑ "Michael Gough, Batman's Alfred, dies aged 94". BBC News. 17 March 2011.