What is Alfred Pennyworth?
[[File:Efrem Zimbalist Jr.JPG|thumb|[[Efrem Zimbalist Jr.|Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.]] is known for voicing Alfred Pennyworth in the animated adaptation ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]''.]] '''Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth''', or simply called '''Alfred''', is a fictional character in the [[DC Comics]] universe. He is [[Batman]]'s loyal butler and assistant who helps him complete his missions.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Fleisher |first1=Michael L. |title=The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes, Volume 1: Batman |date=1976 |publisher=Macmillan Publishing Co |location=New York City|isbn=0-02-538700-6 |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco01flei/page/4/mode/2up |access-date=29 March 2020 |pages=5–14}}</ref> He took care of [[Bruce Wayne]] when he was a child after his parents were killed. Pennyworth gives Batman all the information he needs and the location where villains are held at. He has a [[United Kingdom|British]] accent. ==Background== Before becoming a butler, Pennyworth was an actor and former member of [[Special Operations Executive]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Rob |last=Mackie |title=''Batman Begins'' review |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,1596464,00.html |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=October 21, 2005|access-date=February 20, 2007 |location=London, England}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Tilley |title=Michael Caine one tough butler |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/C/Caine_Michael/2005/06/13/1084190.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629082518/http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/C/Caine_Michael/2005/06/13/1084190.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-06-29 |newspaper=[[Edmonton Sun]] |date=June 13, 2005 |access-date=February 20, 2007 }}</ref> He is known for his sarcastic comments. He was nominated by the ''[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]]'' Fan Award for Favorite Supporting Male Character in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://users.rcn.com/aardy/comics/awards/ |title=Comic Book Awards Almanac |publisher=Users.rcn.com |access-date=December 25, 2010 |url-status=