Alan Napier, a towering 6ft 6 (198.1 cm) figure in British acting, is best remembered for his iconic role as Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's loyal butler, in the 1960s Batman television series. His imposing height lent a commanding presence to the dignified character, perfectly suiting the butler's stature amid the Caped Crusader's world.
Napier's extraordinary height profoundly shaped his career, often leading to lost opportunities. He reflected, 'How many parts I lost by simply standing up! The damnable thing about it is that I could see their point... I throw everything off.' Despite challenges, his stature enhanced memorable performances in films like The Uninvited, Marnie, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Macbeth, and Johnny Belinda.