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My Take
Michael Gough is the kind of actor I treasure: the dependable presence who quietly elevates everything around him. Most people recognize him as Alfred in Tim Burton's Batman films, but his Hammer horror work and that 1979 Tony Award reveal a serious stage craftsman underneath the genteel exterior. With more than 150 screen credits and a career stretching from Kuala Lumpur to Hollywood, he embodied longevity and reliability rather than flash. To me, his real gift was warmth, the way his measured voice and calm bearing made a scene feel grounded. He worked into his nineties, and I respect that devotion enormously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Gough
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ガフ
- Reading
- まいける・がふ
- Born
- November 23, 1916 – March 17, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1979 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Gough born?
November 23, 1916 – March 17, 2011.
Where is Michael Gough from?
Michael Gough is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
What does Michael Gough do?
Michael Gough works as voice actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.