Michael Gough (I) (1916–2011) |
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Tony Award-winning English actor Michael Gough, best known for playing the butler Alfred Pennyworth in the first four Batman (1989, 1992, 1995 & 1997) movies and for playing the arch-criminal Dr. Clement Armstrong in The Avengers (1961) episode "The Cybernauts", was an accomplished performer on both stage and screen. He was nominated twice for ...
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Died:(age 94) in Wiltshire, England, UK |
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Actor (193 credits)
Actor (193 credits)
1995
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat
(TV Series)
Voices
Voices
- Noah's Nightclub/Felix's Gold Score/Forever Rafter
(1995)
... Voices (voice)
- Order of the Black Cats/Felix in Calamityland/Felix Breaks the Bank
(1995)
... Voices (voice)
- Middle Aged Felix/Felix in Psychedelicland
(1995)
... Voices (voice)
- Step Right Up/Now Playing: Felix/Jailhouse Shock
(1995)
... Voices (uncredited)
1991
Children of the North
(TV Series)
Arthur Apple
Arthur Apple
- A Darkness in the Eye
(1991)
... Arthur Apple
- City of Maloch
(1991)
... Arthur Apple
- Lonely the Man Without Heroes
(1991)
... Arthur Apple
- The Killing of Yesterday's Children
(1991)
... Arthur Apple
1991
Sleepers
(TV Mini-Series)
Andrei Zorin
Andrei Zorin
- Welcome Home
(1991)
... Andrei Zorin
- On the Run
(1991)
... Andrei Zorin
- The Net Tightens
(1991)
... Andrei Zorin
- The Awakening
(1991)
... Andrei Zorin
1991
The Diamond Brothers
(TV Series)
Mr. Waverly
Mr. Waverly
- The Tsar's Feast
(1991)
... Mr. Waverly
- The Winter House
(1991)
... Mr. Waverly
- Eightysix
(1991)
... Mr. Waverly
- Strangers on a Chain
(1991)
... Mr. Waverly
- Secret Intelligence
(1991)
... Mr. Waverly
1989
Blackeyes
(TV Mini-Series)
Maurice James Kingsley
Maurice James Kingsley
- Episode #1.4
(1989)
... Maurice James Kingsley
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Maurice James Kingsley
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... Maurice James Kingsley
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... Maurice James Kingsley
1989
After the War
(TV Mini-Series)
Professor Charlie Rampling
Professor Charlie Rampling
- Rise and Fall
(1989)
... Professor Charlie Rampling
1989
Mystery!: Campion
(TV Series)
Mr. Hayhoe
Mr. Hayhoe
- The Case of the Late Pig: Part 2
(1989)
... Mr. Hayhoe
- The Case of the Late Pig: Part 1
(1989)
... Mr. Hayhoe
1988
Ten Great Writers of the Modern World
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Reader
Reader
- T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'
(1988)
... Reader
1987
A Killing on the Exchange
(TV Mini-Series)
Charles Makepeace
Charles Makepeace
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Charles Makepeace
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Charles Makepeace
1986-1987
The Little Vampire
(TV Series)
Uncle Theodor / Uncle Ludwig
Uncle Theodor / Uncle Ludwig
- Kein Abschied ist für immer
(1987)
... Uncle Theodor
- Transportprobleme
(1987)
... Uncle Ludwig
- Annas Trick
(1987)
... Uncle Theodor
- Vampirumhänge wäscht man nicht
(1987)
... Uncle Theodor
- Bei Schlottersteins
(1987)
... Uncle Theodor
1987
Inspector Morse
(TV Series)
Philip Ogleby
Philip Ogleby
- The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn
(1987)
... Philip Ogleby
1984
Mistral's Daughter
(TV Mini-Series)
Cardinal
Cardinal
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Cardinal
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Cardinal
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Cardinal
1983
Andy Robson
(TV Series)
Arthur
Arthur
- Circumstancial Evidence
(1983)
... Arthur
- Capital Crime
(1983)
... Arthur
1973-1983
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Mr. Justice Galbraith / Justice Galbraith / Dr. De Quincey
Mr. Justice Galbraith / Justice Galbraith / Dr. De Quincey
- A Proper Man: Part 1
(1983)
... Mr. Justice Galbraith
- Baby Love: Part 1
(1979)
... Justice Galbraith
- Destruct, Destruct: Part 3
(1973)
... Dr. De Quincey
1966-1983
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Toymaker / Councillor Hedin
Toymaker / Councillor Hedin
- Arc of Infinity: Part Three
(1983)
... Councillor Hedin
- Arc of Infinity: Part Two
(1983)
... Councillor Hedin
- Arc of Infinity: Part One
(1983)
... Councillor Hedin
- The Final Test
(1966)
... Toymaker
- The Dancing Floor
(1966)
... Toymaker
1982
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Professor Burrows
Professor Burrows
- Another Flip for Dominick
(1982)
... Professor Burrows
1982
The Agatha Christie Hour
(TV Series)
Sir George Durand
Sir George Durand
- The Fourth Man
(1982)
... Sir George Durand
1982
Smiley's People
(TV Mini-Series)
Mikhel
Mikhel
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... Mikhel
- Episode #1.1
(1982)
... Mikhel
1981
Brideshead Revisited
(TV Mini-Series)
Doctor Grant
Doctor Grant
- Brideshead Revisited
(1981)
... Doctor Grant
1975-1976
Centre Play
(TV Series)
Father / Matt
Father / Matt
- Showcase: Sea Change
(1976)
... Father
- The Trip to Jerusalem
(1975)
... Matt
1974
Microbes and Men
(TV Series)
Sir Almroth Wright
Sir Almroth Wright
- The Search for the Magic Bullet
(1974)
... Sir Almroth Wright
1974
Shoulder to Shoulder
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Richard Pankhurst
Dr. Richard Pankhurst
- Sylvia Pankhurst
(1974)
... Dr. Richard Pankhurst
- The Pankhursts
(1974)
... Dr. Richard Pankhurst
1969-1972
Omnibus
(TV Series documentary)
Vincent Van Gogh / Astronaut
Vincent Van Gogh / Astronaut
- Vincent the Dutchman
(1972)
... Vincent Van Gogh
- So What If It's Just Green Cheese?
(1969)
... Astronaut
1972
The Main Chance
(TV Series)
Sir George Andrews
Sir George Andrews
- One for the House
(1972)
... Sir George Andrews
1971
The Search for the Nile
(TV Mini-Series)
David Livingstone
David Livingstone
- Find Livingstone
(1971)
... David Livingstone
- The Great Debate
(1971)
... David Livingstone
- The Dream of the Wanderer
(1971)
... David Livingstone
1968
Treasure Island
(TV Series)
Squire Trelawney
Squire Trelawney
- Gold
(1968)
... Squire Trelawney
- The Attack
(1968)
... Squire Trelawney
- Silver's Embassy
(1968)
... Squire Trelawney
- The Stockade
(1968)
... Squire Trelawney
- Mutiny
(1968)
... Squire Trelawney
1968
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Ted Warner
Ted Warner
- Standing by for Santa Claus
(1968)
... Ted Warner
1964-1967
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Harry / Geoffrey Melville / Clodius Pulcher
Harry / Geoffrey Melville / Clodius Pulcher
- Play with a Tiger
(1967)
... Harry
- The Minister
(1965)
... Geoffrey Melville
- All the Conspirators #1: The Ides of March
(1964)
... Clodius Pulcher
1967
Pride and Prejudice
(TV Series)
Mr. Bennet
Mr. Bennet
- Destiny
(1967)
... Mr. Bennet
- Elopement
(1967)
... Mr. Bennet
- Prejudice
(1967)
... Mr. Bennet
- Proposal
(1967)
... Mr. Bennet
- Pride
(1967)
... Mr. Bennet
1965-1967
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Nutski / Dr. Armstrong
Nutski / Dr. Armstrong
- The Correct Way to Kill
(1967)
... Nutski
- The Cybernauts
(1965)
... Dr. Armstrong
1966-1967
Orlando
(TV Series)
Harry Prentice
Harry Prentice
- In at the Death
(1967)
... Harry Prentice
- Assassin Airborne
(1967)
... Harry Prentice
- Peeping Tom
(1966)
... Harry Prentice
- Wake Up Screaming
(1966)
... Harry Prentice
- Stealers Keepers: Storm Warning
(1966)
... Harry Prentice
1962-1965
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Robert Hilary / Donald Edwards
Robert Hilary / Donald Edwards
- Game for Three Losers
(1965)
... Robert Hilary
- Candidate for Murder
(1962)
... Donald Edwards
1964
The Count of Monte Cristo
(TV Series)
Gérard de Villefort
Gérard de Villefort
- An End to Revenge
(1964)
... Gérard de Villefort
- A Challenge
(1964)
... Gérard de Villefort
- News from Janina
(1964)
... Gérard de Villefort
- Evidence of a Crime
(1964)
... Gérard de Villefort
- A Garden in Auteuil
(1964)
... Gérard de Villefort
1955-1961
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Rev. Claude Bell / Georges Renaud / Gregers Werle / ...
Rev. Claude Bell / Georges Renaud / Gregers Werle / ...
- The Poisoned Earth
(1961)
... Rev. Claude Bell
- The Traveller Without Luggage
(1959)
... Georges Renaud
- The Wild Duck
(1957)
... Gregers Werle
- A Month in the Country
(1955)
... Rakitin
1959
Dancers in Mourning
(TV Series)
Squire Mercer
Squire Mercer
- Part 6
(1959)
... Squire Mercer
- Part 5
(1959)
... Squire Mercer
- Part 4
(1959)
... Squire Mercer
- Part 3
(1959)
... Squire Mercer
- Part 2
(1959)
... Squire Mercer
1956-1959
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
George in 'Double Exit' / The Doctor
George in 'Double Exit' / The Doctor
- Black Laughter/Double Exit
(1959)
... George in 'Double Exit'
- Ring Out the Old
(1956)
... The Doctor
1955-1958
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
David Ryerson / Hugo / Dawson
David Ryerson / Hugo / Dawson
- Third Party Risk
(1958)
- World of His Own
(1956)
... David Ryerson
- The Last Reunion
(1955)
... Hugo
- Mid Level
(1955)
... Dawson
1951-1956
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Michael / Francis Hubbard / Lt. Geoffrey Ainsworth
Michael / Francis Hubbard / Lt. Geoffrey Ainsworth
- A Death in the Family
(1956)
... Michael
- Return to Tyassi
(1956)
... Francis Hubbard
- Albert
(1951)
... Lt. Geoffrey Ainsworth
1955
Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Mr. Russel Partridge
Mr. Russel Partridge
- The Case of the Perfect Husband
(1955)
... Mr. Russel Partridge
1950
Ha'penny Breeze
(uncredited)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (11 credits)
Self (11 credits)
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Archive footage (20 credits)
Archive footage (20 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in Ivan Turgenev's play, "A Month in the Country", in a British National Theatre production at the Olivier Theatre in London, England with Nigel Terry, Francesca Annis and David Ryall in the cast. Peter Gill was the director. See more »Alternate Names:
Michaël GoughHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Personal Quote:
I'm essentially a jobbing actor. If I'm out of work, I'll be the back end of a donkey. See more »Trivia:
Close friends with Alan Napier, who played Alfred Pennyworth on the television series Batman (1966). See more »Trademark:
Deep resonant voice See more »Nickname:
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