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Batman began in the comic books in 1939 and finally made it to live action media in 1943.  Throughout his history he has always had two very important allies by his side.

Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred Pennyworth has appeared in several varations in the form of many people:

Movie Serials:
William Austin (1884-1975) in The Batman (1943)
Eric Wilton (1882-1957) in Batman and Robin (1949)

Television:
Alan Napier (1903-1988) on "Batman" (1966-1968)
Ian Abercrombie (1934-2012) on "Birds of Prey" (2002-2003)

Major Films:
Alan Napier in Batman: The Movie (1966)
Michael Gough (1916-2011)
-Batman (1989)
-Batman Returns (1992)
-Batman Forever (1995)
Batman & Robin (1997)

Animation:
Olan Soule (1909-1994) in "The Batman/Superman Hour" (1968-1969)

Misc:
Michael Gough appeared as Alfred in a 1989 Diet Coke commerical, 1994 BBC radio-drama presentation of the story "Knightfall" and a 2001 OnStar commercial.
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Batman's contact on the Gotham City police force has always been James W. Gordon whether he be a captain, lieutenant or commissioner. 

Movie Serial:
Lyle Talbot (1902-1996) in Batman and Robin (1949)

Television:
Neil Hamilton (1899-1984) on "Batman" (1966-1968)

Animation:
Ted Knight (1923-1986) on "The Batman/Superman Hour" (1968-1969)
Danny Dark (1938-2004) on "Challenge of the Superfriends (1970's)
Lennie Weinrib (1935-2006) on "The New Adventures of Batman" (1977)

Major Films:
Neil Hamilton in Batman: The Movie (1966)
Pat Hingle (1924-2009)
-Batman (1989)
-Batman Returns (1992)
-Batman Forever (1995)
-Batman & Robin (1997)

In Memoriam is glad to remember all the men who brought the greatest supporting players in Gotham City to life.

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