The actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. who voiced Alfred Pennyworth in Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League has died. He was aged 95.
He played Alfred from 1992 until 2004 in SubZero, Mystery of the Batwoman, Batman Vengeance video game as well as the aforementioned TV animated series.
He epitomised Alfred for a whole generation of Batman fans.
Efrem also voiced Doctor Octopus in the 90's animated Spider-man series.
Zimbalist Jr also played Inspector Lewis Erskine in the long running TV show "The FBI", which ran from 1965 until 1974.
Before that he became a household name in the US playing private investigator Stu Bailey in "77 Sunset Strip", which ran from 1958-64.
In later life he retired to his ranch in Solvang, California, where he died on Friday.
His daughter Stephanie Zimbalist and son Efrem Zimbalist III said in a statement: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing into peace of our beloved father, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, at his Solvang ranch.
"He actively enjoyed his life to the last day, showering love on his extended family, playing golf and visiting with close friends."
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 1918–2014. RIP.
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