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Alan Napier
Alan Napier is best known for The Twilight Zone, Batman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Kojak. Alan Napier was born on January 7, 1903. Alan Napier died on August 8, 1988 at the age of 85.
- Born
- January 7, 1903
- Place of birth
- Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK
- Died
- August 8, 1988 (85 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1978The Paper Chase
- 1978Flying High
- 1978CentennialLord Venneford
- 1974QB VIISemple
- 1973KojakAntonakis
- 1970Night GalleryCousin Zachariah Ogilvy
- 1967IronsideJohn
- 1966Family Affair
- 1966BatmanAlfred
- 1966DaktariRoger Ealing
- 1965Laredo
- 1964The RoguesJohn McKellway
- 1964Daniel BooneCol. Sir Hubert Crater
- 1963Breaking Point
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesChemist
- 1962Don't Call Me CharlieGen. Steele
- 1962The Lloyd Bridges ShowKurt Drobney
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourMr. Hodges
- 1960ThrillerLawyer Ridgewater
- 1960CheckmateFather Dunne, the Abbot
- 1960The Case of the Dangerous RobinAlexander Pinley
- 1960The Roaring 20'sMr. Dunston
- 1959The Twilight ZoneCapt. Protheroe
- 1959Adventures in ParadiseAlex
- 1959The DetectivesBishop
- 1959Five FingersWembley
- 1959The Third ManColonel Andresi
- 1958Shirley Temple's StorybookColonel Devlin
- 1957Tales of Wells FargoBertram La Tour
- 1957Panic!
- 1956Telephone Time
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSir Everett
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSir Edward
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyMr. Cryer
- 1953General Electric TheaterSean O'Donnell
- 1953Letter to LorettaMr. Bronte
- 1953The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseCarnacki
- 1952Cavalcade of America
- 1952Biff Baker U.S.A.Prof. Artemus Beechem
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseJohn Dwerrihouse
- 1952Chevron TheatreSteven Everton
- 1950Lux Video TheatreSir Adrian
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Alan Napier been in?
Alan Napier is best known for The Twilight Zone, Batman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Kojak.
When was Alan Napier born?
Alan Napier was born on January 7, 1903. (Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK)
How old is Alan Napier?
Alan Napier died on August 8, 1988 at the age of 85.
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·