Alfred Pennyworth
Batman's loyal butler and guardian
Butler of the Wayne family and Batman's reliable supporter. Also active as a guardian and adjutant.
Quotes
- Loyalty and devotion are the noblest virtues.
- Bruce, you're not alone.
- I'm always here, for you.
- Difficulties exist to be overcome.
- Sincerity is the strongest weapon.
Trivia
- Originally appeared as the plump character 'Alfred Beagle'.
- Former actor who participated in special operations during World War II.
- Once mutated into the superpowered Outsider and opposed Batman.
- There is also an episode where he possesses superpowers as 'The Eagle'.
- Current design established based on the image of William Austin from the Batman serial.
- The surname Pennyworth was first revealed in 1969.
Alternate names
Alfred
The Eagle
Alfred Beagle
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Slim middle-aged man with a mustache. Wears typical butler attire with a calm appearance.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Mustache
- Somewhat slim
- Iconic items
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- Butler suit
- Trunk
- Medical kit
- Batman gear maintenance tools
- Cane
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sincere
- Detailed personality
- Calm and composed, sincere. Wholeheartedly supports Bruce Wayne and Batman with unwavering devotion. Knowledgeable and quick-witted.
- Keywords
-
- Sincere
- Devoted
- Intellectual
- Calm
- Quick-witted
- Thoughtful
- Motto
- Loyalty and devotion are the noblest virtues
- Talents
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- Skilled butler
- First aid knowledge and medical skills
- Mechanical operation and development
- Tactical support
- Acting (former actor background)
- Skills
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- Combat assistance
- Scientific and technical support
- Bodyguard
- All household chores
- Problem-solving ability
- Motivation
- Support and protection of Bruce Wayne/Batman, support for justice
- Habits
- Never neglects housework or medical care as proof of devotion
- Favorite foods
- Tea, Traditional British cuisine
- Favorite places
- Wayne Manor, Batcave
- Disliked situations
- Unnecessary conflicts, Crises involving family or Bruce
History
- Backstory
- Former actor who served in special operations during World War II. Serves as the Wayne family butler and becomes the guardian of Bruce Wayne after the loss of his parents. As support and adjutant for Batman activities, overcame numerous crises together. In various episodes, gained superpowers as 'The Eagle' or experienced the villain role as Outsider.
- Debut date
- 1943-04
- Work title
- Batman #16
- Media type
- Manga
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Debuted in 1943 in 'Batman #16' as 'Alfred Beagle'. Later became slim in appearance and established the surname 'Pennyworth'.
Transformation into Outsider
- Significant event
- Transformation into Outsider
- Description
- Temporarily gained superpowers and turned into an enemy role, but ultimately regained his personality.
Appearance in The Dark Knight Returns
- Significant event
- Appearance in The Dark Knight Returns
- Description
- Depicted continuing to serve as Batman's butler at age 95 despite advanced age.
Injustice Series
- Significant event
- Injustice Series
- Description
- Gained superhuman powers and contributed to Batman's support and repelling Superman.
Relationships
Bruce Wayne
Best friend
Continues to support as guardian after Bruce's parents' death
Batman
Mentor
Supports all Batman activities in general, handles medical aid when necessary
Batman Family
Teammate
Mental support and advisor for family members
Wayne Family
Wayne Family: guardian
Batman Family
Batman Family: strategist
Media appearances
Batman
Manga / Supporting
Debuted in 1943
Batman Begins
Movie / Supporting
2005
The Dark Knight
Movie / Supporting
2008
The Dark Knight Rises
Movie / Supporting
2012
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Movie / Supporting
2016
Justice League
Movie / Supporting
2017
THE BATMAN
Movie / Supporting
2022
The Lego Batman Movie
Anime / Supporting
2017
Batman Ninja
Anime / Supporting
2018
Gotham
Tv web / Supporting
2014-2019
Pennyworth
Tv web / Protagonist
2019-2022
Batman: Arkham City
Game / Supporting
2011
Batman: Arkham Origins
Game / Supporting
2013
Batman: Arkham Knight
Game / Supporting
2015
Voice cast and creators
Takayuki Sugo
- Voice actor
- Takayuki Sugo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Lego Batman Movie Japanese dub
Hōchū Ōtsuka
- Voice actor
- Hōchū Ōtsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Batman Ninja Japanese dub
Yukimitsu Takase
- Voice actor
- Yukimitsu Takase
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Gotham Japanese dub
Yuichi Nakamura
- Voice actor
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Pennyworth Japanese dub
Michael Gough
- Voice actor
- Michael Gough
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Batman (1989) live-action film
- Notes
- Veteran butler role
Jeremy Irons
- Voice actor
- Jeremy Irons
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Andy Serkis
- Voice actor
- Andy Serkis
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- THE BATMAN
Jack Bannon
- Voice actor
- Jack Bannon
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Pennyworth
Don Cameron
- Creator name
- Don Cameron
- Role
- Original author
Bob Kane
- Creator name
- Bob Kane
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Alfred Pennyworth Figure
- Item name
- Alfred Pennyworth Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Alfred Butler Suit Costume
- Item name
- Alfred Butler Suit Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Batman Arkham Series Alfred Voice DLC
- Item name
- Batman Arkham Series Alfred Voice DLC
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular