On March 17, 2011, at 94 years old, Michael Gough sadly passed away. Michael Gough is most probably the most recognized actor that has played Alfred Pennyworth. He appeared in the 1989 and 1992 movies with Michael Keaton titled Batman and Batman Returns, along with 1995's Batman Forever [with Val Kilmer], and 1997's Batman & Robin [with George Clooney]. Although he died recently, there had been rumors for years that he had already passed on.