Alan Napier
Actor
Known for
Alan Napier is a screen veteran of the old school with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Batman' is another title that gets mentioned. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 96 years. 'The Sword in the Stone' is the most-watched work of the career, as Sir Pellinore.
Alan Napier
Actor
Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK
Jan 7, 1903 – Aug 8, 1988
Age85years
Movies87
Series32
Alan Napier is a screen veteran of the old school with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Batman' is another title that gets mentioned. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 96 years. 'The Sword in the Stone' is the most-watched work of the career, as Sir Pellinore.
Movies
Plays Mr. Rutland
Marnie
1964
Plays Sir Pellinore (voice)
The Sword in the Stone
1963
Plays Alfred
Batman
1966
Plays Dean
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
Plays Sir William Johnson
Unconquered
1947
Plays A Holy Father
Macbeth
1948
Plays Cicero
Julius Caesar
1953
Plays Aga
Sinbad the Sailor
1947
Plays Finchley
Criss Cross
1949
Plays Sir Brockhurst
The Court Jester
1955
Plays Dr. Nicholas Adams
Driftwood
1947
Plays Despreaux
Désirée
1954
Plays Earl of Warwick
Joan of Arc
1948
Plays Dr. Scott
The Uninvited
1944
Plays Willie Spears
The Invisible Man Returns
1940
Plays Mr. Parker
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
1944
Plays Prosecution Attorney
Until They Sail
1957
Plays Dr. JM Forrester
Ministry of Fear
1944
Plays The Tourist
Fiesta
1947
Plays Detective Gordon
Lured
1947
Plays Jock
Lassie Come Home
1943
Plays Capt. Humberstone Lyon
Across the Wide Missouri
1951
Plays Dr. Debeau
The Song of Bernadette
1943
Plays Landale
Forever Amber
1947
Plays Houdon De Pierremont, Police Minister
A Scandal in Paris
1946
Plays Elinu, the High Priest
The Mole People
1956
Plays Dr. Gideon Gault
The Premature Burial
1962
Plays High Executioner
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1949
Plays Julian
Random Harvest
1942
Plays Col. Peter MacLean
36 Hours
1964
Plays Parson Glennie
Moonfleet
1955
Plays Stephen Everton
Playmates
1954
Plays British Club Official
The Loved One
1965
Plays Robert Tyrwhitt
Young Bess
1953
Plays David Shackleford
Three Strangers
1946
Plays Jean de Reszke
The Great Caruso
1951
Plays Commissioner Peters
Tarzan's Peril
1951
Plays Señor Pardo
Tender Is the Night
1962
Plays Fuller
The House of the Seven Gables
1940
Plays Raymond Sheridan
Miami Exposé
1956
Plays St. Aubyn
Isle of the Dead
1945
Plays Sir Jonathan Wright
Ivy
1947
Plays Count Grassin
The Strange Door
1951
Plays Defense Attorney
Johnny Belinda
1948
Plays Dr. Paul Lujan
Island of Lost Women
1959
Plays Sturak
Big Jim McLain
1952
Plays Sir Henry Chapman
Hangover Square
1945
Plays The General
The Red Danube
1949
Plays Eric Latimer
Action in Arabia
1944
Plays Black Watch officer
Eagle Squadron
1942
TV Shows
Plays Alfred
Batman
1966
Plays Gen. Steele
Don't Call Me Charlie
1962
Plays Wembley
Five Fingers
1959
Plays Sir Everett
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy
Night Gallery
1970
Plays Constable Evans
Thriller
1960
Plays Governor
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Plays John
Ironside
1967
Plays Semple
QB VII
1974
Plays Bertram La Tour
Tales of Wells Fargo
1957
Plays Sean O'Donnell
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Col. Sir Hubert Crater
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Mr. Cryer
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Roger Ealing
Daktari
1966
Plays Lord Venneford
Centennial
1978
Plays Prof. Artemus Beechem
Biff Baker U.S.A.
1952
Plays Kurt Drobney
The Lloyd Bridges Show
1962
Plays Alexander Pinley
The Case of the Dangerous Robin
1960
Plays John McKellway
The Rogues
1964
Plays Chemist
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
Plays Antonakis
Kojak
1973
Plays Capt. Protheroe
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Sir Adrian
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Plays Alex
Adventures in Paradise
1959
Plays Bishop
The Detectives
1959
Plays Colonel Andresi
The Third Man
1959
Plays John Dwerrihouse
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Plays Father Dunne, the Abbot
Checkmate
1960
Plays Mr. Bronte
Letter to Loretta
1953
Plays Mr. Dunston
The Roaring 20's
1960
Latest Trailers
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Batman
Full Filmography 119
Centennial
Lord Venneford
1978Season 1
The Golden Dog
Archie
1977
The Wonderful World of Disney
Mr. Cryer
1976Season 23
Kojak
Antonakis
1975Season 3
Ironside
John
1974Season 8
QB VII
Semple · 2 episodes
1974–
Night Gallery
Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy
1972Season 3
Ironside
John
1972Season 6
Night Gallery
Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy
1971Season 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alan Napier still alive?
Alan Napier passed away on August 8, 1988 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Alan Napier?
Alan Napier is best known for roles in Mary Poppins, The Sword in the Stone, My Fair Lady.
How many movies has Alan Napier been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1930), Alan Napier has appeared in 87 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Alan Napier's first movie?
The career of Alan Napier began with Caste (1930).
What is Alan Napier's most recent movie or series?
Alan Napier's most recent release is Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission, which premiered on March 23, 1981.
What TV shows has Alan Napier appeared in?
On television, Alan Napier has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Batman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Kojak.
Alan Napier
1903-01-07 · Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK
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.