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… Read more
Known for The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951 Batman 1966 Bonanza 1959 The Robe 1953 ★ 5.2 Assignment Terror 1970
Dr. Odo Warnoff ★ 5.3 The Battle of El Alamein 1969
Bernard Law Montgomery ★ 6.3 The Power 1968
Arthur Nordlund ★ 6.3 The Devil's Brigade 1968
Lt. Gen. Mark Clark ★ 5.6 Naked You Die 1968
Inspector Durand ★ 6 Hotel 1967
Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne Series ★ 6.9 The Invaders 1967
Magnus ★ 5.9 Cyborg 2087 1966
Garth A7 Series ★ 7.6 The Time Tunnel 1966
Capt. Malcolm Smith Series ★ 7.3 Batman 1966
Sandman Series ★ 5.6 The F.B.I. 1965
Conrad Letterman Series ★ 7.3 Lost in Space 1965
The Keeper Series ★ 7 Daniel Boone 1964
Maj. Peter Wellington Series ★ 7.2 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. 1964
Barnaby Partridge Series ★ 7.2 12 O'Clock High 1964
Gen. St. John Keighley Series ★ 6.5 The Virginian 1962
Michael O'Rourke Series ★ 7.9 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour 1962
Ralph Manson ★ 5.8 The Lost World 1960
Lord John Roxton Series ★ 6.7 Route 66 1960
★ 6.7 Third Man on the Mountain 1959
Captain John Winter Series ★ 7.5 Bonanza 1959
Prof. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy ★ 6.5 Island in the Sun 1957
Hilary Carson Series ★ 7.7 Perry Mason 1957
Prof. Edward Lindley ★ 6 Soldier of Fortune 1955
Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police Series ★ 7.8 Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1955
Allen Bliss ★ 6.5 Demetrius and the Gladiators 1954
Peter ★ 6.6 Désirée 1954
Bernadotte Series ★ 7.9 The Wonderful World of Disney 1954
Self ★ 6.4 Dangerous Crossing 1953
Dr. Paul Manning ★ 6.8 The Robe 1953
Peter ★ 6.3 The Desert Rats 1953
Narrator (voice) (uncredited) ★ 6.6 Titanic 1953
End Narrator (Voice) ★ 6.4 Phone Call from a Stranger 1952
Dr. Robert Fortness ★ 7.5 5 Fingers 1952
Colin Travers ★ 7.5 The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951
Klaatu / Mr. Carpenter ★ 6.7 The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel 1951
Narrator (voice) (uncredited) ★ 6.5 The Black Rose 1950
King Edward ★ 6.3 The Wicked Lady 1945
Kit Locksby ★ 6.2 Caesar and Cleopatra 1945
1st Centurion ★ 7.1 "Pimpernel" Smith 1941
Prison Camp Officer ★ 5.9 The Divorce of Lady X 1938
Minor Role (uncredited) ★ 6.1 Secret Agent 1936
Army Captain (uncredited) ★ 6 The Man Who Could Work Miracles 1936
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