Nicknames: Al, Alfie
Occupation: Butler to multi-billionaire Bruce Wayne
Base of Operations: Stately Wayne Manor, Gotham City
Marital Status: Single
Height: 6' Weight: 160 lbs.
Eyes: Blue Hair: Black, now graying
Alfred Pennyworth is the consummate gentleman�s gentleman, tending to the needs of both millionaire and crime fighter and keeping the duality that is Bruce Wayne and Batman separate and distinct. The faithful butler and valet to the Wayne Family since shortly after Bruce Wayne's birth, he has been the faithful "servant" to the Wayne's.
As the Batman�s most trusted ally, Alfred has aided and abetted Bruce Wayne since Wayne�s parents were brutally murdered all those years ago, becoming Bruce�s legal guardian shortly following the tragic event. In many ways he allows Wayne the freedom to pursue his obsession of avenging his parents� deaths, despite his initial attempts to deter his charge from his chosen course.
In fact, it was Alfred himself, a master thespian trained on the British stage, who taught Wayne vocal mimicry and the art of disguise, skills the Batman has used to great effect in his war on crime. And it is Alfred who has patiently waited the return of the Dark Knight each night.
He sews and creates many of Batman's weapons and costumes. He is valet, chauffer, door-greeter, telephone-answerer, medic, cook, and housekeeper. Yep - he cleans, dusts, polishes - the works. He even designs and builds engines and machines that aid the Batman in his quest.
And just as Batman needs a Robin to balance his obsession, the Caped Crusader also needs an Alfred to tend his wounds and remind him to be human. He is the glue that holds the team together and the voice of reason.
Um�.probably classical, i.e. Mozart, and such. Opera's probably on the list, too....that sort of thing � he�s the butler for goodness sakes�I honestly can't imagine the gentleman's gentleman playing air-guitar to U2 or anything....
Alrighty, who doesn�t want an Alfred? Who doesn�t want someone who can tell you you�re acting stupid without ever insulting you? And a British accent, how can you not love that? Alfred is awesome � perfect timing, perfect choice of words, and a wisdom that never seems to fail. Not to mention how hilarious he is! Whether he means to be so or not we may never know... He may not be a superhero in terms of what the general public would imagine, but Alfred is definitely a life-saver and a hero to his (still growing) family.
