Michael Rennie
Eric Alexander Rennie
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1909-08-25
Place of birth:Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death1971-06-10
61Biography
Michael Rennie (born August 1909 – June 10, 1971) was an English actor best known for his role as Klaatu in the science fiction classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). He enjoyed a successful career spanning film, television, and theater, gaining fame for his dignified and often authoritative roles. Michael Rennie was born Eric Alexander Rennie in Ilford, Essex, England. His early interest in acting led him to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he trained and developed his skills as a performer. He worked initially in British theater before transitioning to film.
Filmography
Rating by year
- Lost In Space ForeverThe Keeper (archive footage)1998-01-016.812
- Theremin: An Electronic OdysseyKlaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)1995-08-245.810
- The Horror Show(archive footage)1979-02-063.84
- Assignment TerrorDr. Odo Warnoff1970-02-245.248
- The Battle of El AlameinBernard Law Montgomery1969-01-185.330
- StoneyHarvey Ward1969-01-013.510
- SubterfugeGoldsmith1968-12-125.34
- The Last ChanceGeorge McConnell1968-07-097.02
- Seven Into HellBlynn1968-06-024.85
- The Devil's BrigadeLt. Gen. Mark Clark1968-05-156.388
- The PowerArthur Nordlund1968-02-216.329
- Naked You DieInspector Durand1968-02-205.637
- Death on the RunMajor Worthington Clark1967-10-097.05
- The Danny Thomas HourPaul Heaton1967-09-116.52
- Hondo and the ApachesTribolet1967-09-087.45
- Hondo1967-09-086.97
- HotelGeoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne1967-01-196.024
- The InvadersMagnus1967-01-106.961
- The InvadersVice Chancellor Pierre Alquist1967-01-106.961
- Cyborg 2087Garth A71966-10-015.929
- Jericho1966-09-157.33
- ABC Stage 671966-09-146.86
- The Time TunnelCapt. Malcolm Smith1966-09-097.6188
- BatmanSandman1966-01-127.3603
- Ride Beyond VengeanceBrooks Durham1966-01-016.012
- The F.B.I.Conrad Letterman1965-09-195.625
- The F.B.I.Albert Robinson / Major John Anka1965-09-195.625
- The F.B.I.Eric Reverson1965-09-195.625
- Lost in SpaceThe Keeper1965-09-157.2130
- Branded1965-01-246.818
- Daniel BooneMaj. Peter Wellington1964-09-247.033
- Daniel BooneEdgar Newton1964-09-247.033
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Barnaby Partridge1964-09-227.174
- 12 O'Clock HighGen. St. John Keighley1964-09-187.221
- Mary, MaryDirk Winston1963-10-245.36
- Kraft Suspense TheatreRobert Thurston1963-10-106.54
- The Great AdventurePresident Jefferson Davis1963-09-2710.01
- The Alfred Hitchcock HourRalph Manson1962-09-207.880
- The VirginianMichael O'Rourke1962-09-196.535
- Route 661960-10-076.720
- The Barbara Stanwyck ShowJulius1960-09-196.45
- The Lost WorldLord John Roxton1960-07-135.8114
- Third Man on the MountainCaptain John Winter1959-11-106.730
- Perilous AssignmentSelf1959-11-0610.01
- The Third Man1959-10-027.211
- BonanzaProf. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy1959-09-127.5480
- Shirley Temple's StorybookCaptain Creighton1958-01-126.56
- Battle of the V-1Stefan1958-01-015.25
- SuspicionAngus Martin1957-09-306.29
- DuPont Show of the Month1957-09-297.45
- Perry MasonProf. Edward Lindley1957-09-217.7136
- Omar KhayyamHasani Sabah1957-08-235.88
- Island in the SunHilary Carson1957-06-126.523
- Circle of the DayEric Millet1957-05-300.00
- Teenage RebelJay Fallon1956-11-017.05
- The LetterHoward Joyce1956-10-150.00
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreMatthew Birch1956-10-056.210
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreGrant Coburn1956-10-056.210
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreMarshal Locke Gardner1956-10-056.210
- The Rains of RanchipurLord Albert Esketh1955-12-145.417
- Seven Cities of GoldFather Junipero Serra1955-10-075.79
- The 20th Century Fox HourNarrator1955-10-056.08
- Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAllen Bliss1955-10-027.8252
- Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSir Humphrey J. Orford1955-10-027.8252
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde1955-07-286.01
- Soldier of FortuneInspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police1955-05-246.032
- DésiréeBernadotte1954-11-166.651
- The Wonderful World of DisneySelf1954-10-277.935
- Producers' ShowcaseHoward Joyce1954-10-186.85
- Climax!Lord Edward Dominey / Major General Von Raggenstein1954-10-073.812
- Climax!Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde1954-10-073.812
- Climax!Charles Martin Westling1954-10-073.812
- Climax!'Irish' Sean Dillon1954-10-073.812
- Climax!James MacLennan1954-10-073.812
- Climax!Dr. Fitzroy1954-10-073.812
- Climax!Lorenzo1954-10-073.812
- MamboEnrico Marisoni1954-09-185.47
- Princess of the NileRama Khan1954-07-017.311
- Demetrius and the GladiatorsPeter1954-06-166.590
- King of the Khyber RiflesBrig. Gen. J. R. Maitland1953-12-235.913
- The RobePeter1953-09-166.9285
- Dangerous CrossingDr. Paul Manning1953-07-226.337
- Sailor of the KingLt. Richard Saville1953-06-117.08
- TitanicEnd Narrator (Voice)1953-04-116.6153
- The Desert RatsNarrator (voice) (uncredited)1953-03-266.398
- Les MiserablesJean Valjean1952-08-145.518
- 5 FingersColin Travers1952-02-227.6102
- Phone Call from a StrangerDr. Robert Fortness1952-02-016.430
- The House in the SquareRoger Forsyth1951-12-076.415
- The Desert Fox: The Story of RommelNarrator (voice) (uncredited)1951-10-166.7114
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951-10-057.25
- The Day the Earth Stood StillKlaatu / Mr. Carpenter1951-09-187.51,247
- The 13th LetterDr. Pearson1951-02-215.712
- TrioMajor George Templeton (segment Sanatorium)1950-10-106.413
- The Black RoseKing Edward1950-09-016.724
- The Body Said No!The Body1950-04-307.01
- Miss Pilgrim's ProgressBob Thane1949-11-297.52
- The Golden MadonnaMike Christie1949-05-236.04
- Uneasy TermsSlim Callaghan1948-07-064.77
- Idol of ParisHertz1948-04-248.02
- White Cradle InnRudolph1947-02-286.83
- The Root of All EvilCharles Mortimer1947-02-057.45
- Caesar and Cleopatra1st Centurion1945-12-116.259
- The Wicked LadyKit Locksby1945-11-156.336
- I'll Be Your Sweetheart1945-07-306.52
- The Sky’s the LimitGeorge1943-01-010.00
- The Big BlockadeGeorge1942-01-196.76
- Tower of TerrorAnthony Hale1941-12-275.89
- Ships with WingsLieut. Maxwell1941-11-106.04
- Turned Out Nice AgainDiner1941-08-016.84
- "Pimpernel" SmithPrison Camp Officer1941-07-287.330
- The Patient VanishesInspector1941-07-2110.01
- Dangerous MoonlightKapulski1941-06-266.89
- This Man in ParisGang Member (uncredited)1939-07-0110.01
- Bank HolidayGuardsman (uncredited)1938-01-276.215
- The Divorce of Lady XMinor Role (uncredited)1938-01-155.926
- The SqueakerMedical Examiner1937-11-116.37
- The GapChemist-Radio Operator (uncredited)1937-09-010.00
- GangwayShip's Officer1937-08-197.02
- Gypsy1936-12-2910.01
- The Man Who Could Work MiraclesSan Francisco Cop1936-07-235.930
- Secret AgentArmy Captain (uncredited)1936-05-116.1170
- The Conquest of the AirMarquis d'Arlandes (uncredited)1931-12-015.45