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As Napier recalled, his "ridiculously tall" 6'6" height almost cost him his position immediately after he secured it. J. B. Fagan had dismissed Tyrone Guthrie because he was too tall for most parts. Napier was interviewed (and accepted) as Guthrie's replacement while sitting down.
Alan Napier's Height. 6ft 6 (198.1 cm) British actor best remembered for playing Alfred the Butler in the 1960s Batman TV series and for roles in films such as The Uninvited, Desiree, Marnie, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Moonfleet, Macbeth, Johnny Belinda, and Big Jim McLain.
6′ 6¼″ (1.99 m) Mini Bio. A tall, distinguished-looking English character actor with aristocratic bearing and a precisely modulated voice, Alan William Napier-Clavering was born in Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England.
- January 7, 1903
- August 8, 1988
64 Photos. A tall, distinguished-looking English character actor with aristocratic bearing and a precisely modulated voice, Alan William Napier-Clavering was born in Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England.
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- Birmingham, England, UK
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
1931. Stamboul as Bouchier. 1930. Caste as Capt. Hawtree. All. Department. 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 ...
Alan William Napier-Clavering (7 January 1903 – 8 August 1988), better known as Alan Napier, was an English actor. After a decade in West End theatre, he had a long film career in Britain and later on in Hollywood. Napier is best remembered for portraying Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's butler in the 1960s live-action Batman television series.
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Spouse (s) Emily Pethybridge ( m. 1930–1944) Aileen Dickens ( m. 1944–1961) Alan William Napier-Clavering (7 January 1903 – 8 August 1988) was an English-American actor. He is best known for his role as Alfred the butler in the 1960s live-action Batman television series.
