William Crosby Percy Austin was an English character actor. He was the first actor to play Alfred in a Batman adaptation.
Austin in 1925
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, originally Alfred Beagle and commonly known simply as Alfred, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman.
Cover art of Batman #686 (March 2009) Art by Alex Ross.
Alfred (later named Pennyworth) in his first appearance ever, as an overweight, bumbling detective
Alfred in Batman: Earth One. Art by Gary Frank.
Sean Pertwee portrays Pennyworth in Gotham