Michael Caine Bend". In 2005, he was cast as Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred Pennyworth in the first production of the new "Batman" film series, "Batman Begins". Also in 2005, he played as Isabel's (Nicole Kidman) father in Bewitched. In 2006, he appeared in the films "Children of Men" and "The Prestige". In 2007 he appeared in "Flawless", and in 2008 and 2012 he reprised his role as Alfred in Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed "Batman" sequels, "The Dark Knight" and "The Dark Knight Rises" as well as starring in the British drama "Is Anybody There?", which explores the final days of life. It
Butler (surname) Butler (surname) Butler is a surname that has been associated with many different places and people. It can be either: The surname "Butler" was originated in the 12th century by Theobald le Botiller FitzWalter (Lord of Preston). Lord FitzWalter accompanied King John to Ireland to help secure Norman areas. When men whom Walter led killed Dermot MacCarthy, prince of Desmond, Walter was granted land holdings of Baggotrath, County Dublin, and the Stein River lands around what is now Trinity College Dublin. He was also given an important fief, on which Walter both founded an abbey and established his Irish seat.