Ian Abercrombie

Ian Abercrombie (11 September 1934 – 26 January 2012) was an English actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies. He portrayed Justin Pitt, Elaine Benes' boss, in the sixth season of Seinfeld. Abercrombie also played Alfred Pennyworth in Birds of Prey, Rupert Cavanaugh in Desperate Housewives, Professor Crumbs in Wizards of Waverly Place, and voiced Palpatine in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Born in Grays, Essex, England, Abercrombie began his theatrical career during World War II and moved to the United States at age 17. He made his American stage debut in 1951 and went on to perform in numerous plays and productions.