Alfred Pennyworth

Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth (アルフレッド・タデウス・クレイン・ペニーワース, Arufureddo Tadeusu Kurein Penīwāsu) was the butler to Thomas and Martha Wayne, and later a valet to their son Bruce, the first Batman at Wayne Manor. He knows that Bruce is secretly Batman and aids him. Before entering the Wayne family's service, he was an agent of the British Secret Service. Alfred Pennyworth, after a varied career, was employed as the Wayne family valet when Bruce Wayne's parents were killed. Alfred raised the young orphan and reluctantly aided him in his quest to become Batman. His many skills--ranging from cooking to medicine--make him Batman's staunchest ally, along with a formal demeanor that grounds the Dark Knight and deflects those who might otherwise suspect Batman's true identity.

"Sounds as if the human race would become quite expendable. Except for butlers, of course."
 * —Alfred Pennyworth.

Appearance & Biography

 * Voice actor: Hector Elizondo (English), Not Known (Japanese), Not Known (German), Not Known (Italian), Not Known (French), Not Known (American Spanish)

Personality
"What rot, sir! Why, you're the very model of sanity. Oh, by the way, I pressed your tights and put away your exploding gas balls."
 * —Alfred Pennyworth.

A traditional English butler, Alfred always kept a stiff upper lip, even under the extraordinary circumstances imposed by his master's secret identity. No matter what the situation, Alfred always responded with resolve, equanimity, and good humor.

Though he and Bruce occasionally quarreled, Alfred's loyalty remained absolute. Partially this could be explained by continued loyalty to Thomas Wayne, and a traditional sense of duty to one's master. At the same time, Alfred found ways to express his pride in Bruce, and his belief in the cause he was fighting for.

Also, Alfred may well have felt (not without cause) that Bruce couldn't get by without his help.

Weapons & Abilities
Alfred had no superhuman powers or abilities, nor did he claim to be extraordinary in any way. However, he was extraordinarily competent in all the fields necessary to help maintain Batman's life, from ordinary housekeeping and cooking, to mechanical maintenance and computer operation. He also proved to be a competent medic, and lab assistant.

His background in intelligence also made him a skilled analyst, investigator, and spy.