#eric wilton

Andy Serkis in The Batman (2022)

A former secret agent for the British Government, Alfred Pennyworth relocated to the United States where he took up a position as butler at the prestigious Wayne Manor, looking after Thomas and Martha Wayne and their newborn son, Bruce. When Dr. and Mrs. Wayne were murdered, Alfred became Bruce’s guardian and supported the child along the path that would ultimately result in his becoming Batman. Clever, resourceful and entirely unflappable, Alfred proved an invaluable ally to The Dark Knight, aiding Bruce in his journey toward becoming arguably the greatest hero in the DC Universe. As he had for Bruce, Alfred also cared for Dick Grayson when Bruce brought him on as his ward and eventual sidekick, Robin. And this followed suit with each of the subsequent additions to Batman’s crimefighting family. Before long, Alfred found himself an essential grandfatherly pillar of support and guidance for numerous heroes. A host of different actors have portrayed Alfred in a number of movies and television shows; such actors include William Austin, Eric Wilton, Michael Gough, Michael Caine, Jeremy Irons, Douglas Hodge, Alan Napier, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Ian Abercrombie, David McCallum, Sean Pertwee and Andy Serkis. The dutiful hero first appeared in the pages of Batman #16 (1943).

1)  William Austin (1943 movie serial “Batman”) 2)  Eric Wilton (1949 movie serial “Batman and Robin”) 3)  Alan Napier (1966 movie “Batman” and the 1966 - 1968 “Batman” TV series) 4) Michael Gough (1989-1997 in four movies:  “Batman”, “Batman) Returns”, “Batman Forever” and “Batman and Robin”) 5) Ian Abercrombie (2002-2003 “Birds of Prey” TV series) 6) Michael Caine (2005-2012 in three movies: “Batman Begins”, “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises”) 7) Sean Pertwee (2014-2019 “Gotham” TV series) 8) Jeremy Irons (2016-2017 in two movies: “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League”) 9) Jack Bannon (2019 “Pennyworth” TV series) 10) Douglas Hodge (2019 movie “Joker”)  

Batman and Robin (1949) Résumé : Les justiciers masqués doivent combattre The Wizard, un homme mystérieux possédant une machine permettant de contrôler tous les moyens de transport à distance.

Eric Wilton (1882) played butlers. Sometimes chauffeurs, but usually butlers. He could stretch and do waiters and clerks, but Hollywood liked him in these distinguished servant roles. He played Henry the butler in both Jolson bio pics, a valet in GASLIGHT, and even a butler in a TORCHY BLANE feature. In his two ginnyfilms, THE UNDER-PUP and OUTSIDE THESE WALLS (both 1939) he played...butlers. The photo is of Wilton reaching the pinnacle of his calling, playing Alfred Pennyworth in the 1949 BATMAN AND ROBIN serial.