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1989 Batman TV Commercial, Featuring Alfred Pennyworth

One thing I don’t think I ever realized is that the man who played Bruce Wayne’s manservant Alfred Pennyworth in the 90’s Batman films was a Hammer Films star. Michael Gough made many films for the legendary British horror studio, including ‘Dracula’ in 1958 as Arthur Holmwood, alongside Christopher Lee in the title role. He made a very dignified Alfred, and you can hear the sarcasm dripping from his voice in this commercial, as he hawks some Diet Coke:

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