Pat Hingle was an American film and television actor whose career spanned over six decades. He appeared in the first four Batman movies as Commissioner Gordon. Hingle most recently appeared in the 2008 drama Undoing Time. He also appeared in The List, alongside Malcolm McDowell and Hilarie Burton.

On January 3, 2009, at 10:45 p.m., Hingle passed away at the age of 84 from blood cancer.Star News Online: Actor Pat Hingle dies at age 84 (January 4, 2009) He was at his home in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.CBC News: Actor Pat Hingle, Batman commissioner, dies at 84 (January 5, 2009)

Hingle was diagnosed with myelodysplasia in November 2006.

Myelodysplasia, also known as MDS, is a group of blood diseases that effects the functionality of bone marrow, causing an inadequate number of blood cells, which includes red and white blood cells and platelets.St. Jude's Children's Hospital: Myelodysplasia

In 1960, Hingle found himself trapped in an elevator in his apartment building on West End Avenue. While trying to climb out of the elevator, which had become stuck between the second and third floors, Hingle lost his balance and fell 54 feet. As a result, he suffered multiple fractures and ended up losing his pinkie finger on his left hand.Star News Online: Actor Pat Hingle dies at age 84 (January 4, 2009)

• Hang 'Em High (1968)
• When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? (1979),
• Sudden Impact (1983)
• Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive (1986)
• The Grifters (1990)
• Citizen Cohn (1992)
• Muppets from Space (1999)
• Road To Redemption (2001)
• Shaft (2000)
• Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
• The List (2007)
• Undoing Time (2008)

"He was a tough guy, but his love of people was genuine. He taught me, in many ways, what it means to be a man."—Lou Buttino, chair of UNCW's department of film studiesStar News Online: Actor Pat Hingle dies at age 84 (January 4, 2009)

"He believed that his spirit would come back, especially to his family and to help other actors."—Lou ButtinoStar News Online: Actor Pat Hingle dies at age 84 (January 4, 2009)

"I really do believe there was a divine hand that headed me here. I am happy that I think it's going to end here."—Pat HingleStar News Online: Actor Pat Hingle dies at age 84 (January 4, 2009)