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Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Acting •1909-08-25 •Bradford, Yorkshire, England

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. Rennie’s early career included several roles in British films, but it was his move to Hollywood in the 1940s that helped him gain more widespread recognition. He appeared in a series of films, often portraying dignified or authoritative characters, with his tall stature, smooth voice, and good looks making him a natural fit for leading roles. His breakthrough came with the science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), where he portrayed the alien visitor Klaatu. The film is considered one of the most influential sci-fi movies of all time, and Rennie’s portrayal of the calm and rational Klaatu became iconic. The film's message of peace, tolerance, and warning against militarism resonated with audiences, and Rennie’s performance as the alien ambassador remains one of his most famous and enduring roles. Following The Day the Earth Stood Still, Rennie continued to appear in a variety of films, often in roles of authority or leadership. Some notable films he starred in include The Lost World (1960), The 27th Day (1957), and Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959), where he appeared alongside actors like James Mason and Pat Boone. Rennie also appeared in numerous television series, including The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and The Invaders. In the 1960s, he had roles in various TV shows, further establishing his presence in the science fiction and adventure genres. Rennie was married twice. His first marriage was to actress Dorothy Dandridge in 1959, but they eventually divorced. Later, he married Shirley Sutherland, with whom he remained until his death. Despite his fame, Rennie led a relatively private life and was known to be a gentleman both on and off screen. He had a reputation for being reserved and professional, a trait that made him well-suited to the types of roles he was often cast in. Michael Rennie passed away on June 10, 1971, at the age of 61, from a heart attack while vacationing in Spain. His death marked the end of a distinguished career in film and television. Rennie’s most enduring legacy is his portrayal of Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still, which remains a staple of science fiction cinema. His calm, authoritative presence in the film and his portrayal of an alien visitor with a message of peace continue to resonate with audiences and are considered a high point in 1950s science fiction. Throughout his career, he brought dignity and depth to the roles he played, earning him a place in cinematic history, particularly within the science fiction genre.

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代表作

Perilous Assignment
Perilous Assignment
1959 · Self
希区柯克长篇故事集
希区柯克长篇故事集
1962 · Ralph Manson
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954 · Self
希区柯克剧场
希区柯克剧场
1955 · Allen Bliss
希区柯克剧场
希区柯克剧场
1955 · Sir Humphrey J. Orford
梅森探案集
梅森探案集
1957 · Prof. Edward Lindley
时间隧道
时间隧道
1966 · Capt. Malcolm Smith
伯南扎的牛仔
伯南扎的牛仔
1959 · Prof. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy
五指
五指
1952 · Colin Travers
地球停转之日
地球停转之日
1951 · Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
The Third Man
The Third Man
1959
蝙蝠侠
蝙蝠侠
1966 · Sandman
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全部作品

Lost In Space Forever
1998 •The Keeper (archive footage)
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
1995 •Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Horror Show
1979 •(archive footage)
恐怖任务
1970 •Dr. Odo Warnoff
La battaglia di El Alamein
1969 •Bernard Law Montgomery
Stoney
1969 •Harvey Ward
超能力杀手
1968 •Arthur Nordlund
国际特务龙虎斗
1968 •Goldsmith
Scacco Internazionale
1968 •George McConnell
Giugno '44 - Sbarcheremo in Normandia
1968 •Blynn
展开全部作品
魔鬼旅
1968 •Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
年轻人，恶魔与野人
1968 •Inspector Durand
Hondo and the Apaches
1967 •Tribolet
Bersaglio mobile
1967 •Major Worthington Clark
Hotel
1967 •Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne
Hondo
1967
The Invaders
1967 •Magnus
The Invaders
1967 •Vice Chancellor Pierre Alquist
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967 •Paul Heaton
生化战士2087
1966 •Garth A7
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966 •Brooks Durham
时间隧道
1966 •Capt. Malcolm Smith
蝙蝠侠
1966 •Sandman
Jericho
1966
ABC Stage 67
1966
The F.B.I.
1965 •Conrad Letterman
迷失太空
1965 •The Keeper
Branded
1965
The F.B.I.
1965 •Albert Robinson / Major John Anka
The F.B.I.
1965 •Eric Reverson
Daniel Boone
1964 •Maj. Peter Wellington
Daniel Boone
1964 •Edgar Newton
大叔局特工
1964 •Barnaby Partridge
12 O'Clock High
1964 •Gen. St. John Keighley
Mary, Mary
1963 •Dirk Winston
The Great Adventure
1963 •President Jefferson Davis
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963 •Robert Thurston
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 •Edward Parker Greene
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 •Inspector Kauslake
维吉尼亚人
1962 •Michael O'Rourke
希区柯克长篇故事集
1962 •Ralph Manson
The Dick Powell Show
1961 •Inspector Marshall
The Dick Powell Show
1961 •General Conrad Munday
失落的世界
1960 •Lord John Roxton
66号公路
1960
芭芭拉·斯坦威克秀
1960 •Julius
Third Man on the Mountain
1959 •Captain John Winter
Perilous Assignment
1959 •Self
The Third Man
1959
伯南扎的牛仔
1959 •Prof. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy
Battle of the V-1
1958 •Stefan
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958 •Captain Creighton
Island in the Sun
1957 •Hilary Carson
盖世奇侠
1957 •Hasani Sabah
Circle of the Day
1957 •Eric Millet
梅森探案集
1957 •Prof. Edward Lindley
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
Suspicion
1957 •Angus Martin
Teenage Rebel
1956 •Jay Fallon
迪克·鲍威尔的赞恩·格雷剧院
1956 •Matthew Birch
迪克·鲍威尔的赞恩·格雷剧院
1956 •Grant Coburn
迪克·鲍威尔的赞恩·格雷剧院
1956 •Marshal Locke Gardner
江湖客
1955 •Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police
暴雨晴天
1955 •Lord Albert Esketh
黄金七城
1955 •Father Junipero Serra
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1955 •Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
希区柯克剧场
1955 •Allen Bliss
希区柯克剧场
1955 •Sir Humphrey J. Orford
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955 •Narrator
圣徒妖姬
1954 •Peter
拿破仑情史
1954 •Bernadotte
Princess of the Nile
1954 •Rama Khan
曼波
1954 •Enrico Marisoni
Climax!
1954 •Lord Edward Dominey / Major General Von Raggenstein
Climax!
1954 •Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
Climax!
1954 •Charles Martin Westling
Climax!
1954 •'Irish' Sean Dillon
Climax!
1954 •James MacLennan
Climax!
1954 •Dr. Fitzroy
Climax!
1954 •Lorenzo
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954 •Self
Producers' Showcase
1954 •Howard Joyce
孽海奇逢
1953 •Dr. Paul Manning
圣袍
1953 •Peter
Sailor of the King
1953 •Lt. Richard Saville
King of the Khyber Rifles
1953 •Brig. Gen. J. R. Maitland
沙漠之鼠
1953 •Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
铁达尼邮轮沉浸记
1953 •End Narrator (Voice)
一个陌生人的电话
1952 •Dr. Robert Fortness
五指
1952 •Colin Travers
Les Miserables
1952 •Jean Valjean
地球停转之日
1951 •Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
沙漠之狐
1951 •Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The 13th Letter
1951 •Dr. Pearson
万古留情
1951 •Roger Forsyth
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Trio
1950 •Major George Templeton (segment Sanatorium)
The Body Said No!
1950 •The Body
The Black Rose
1950 •King Edward
Miss Pilgrim's Progress
1949 •Bob Thane
The Golden Madonna
1949 •Mike Christie
Uneasy Terms
1948 •Slim Callaghan
Idol of Paris
1948 •Hertz
The Root of All Evil
1947 •Charles Mortimer
White Cradle Inn
1947 •Rudolph
地狱圣女
1945 •Kit Locksby
I'll Be Your Sweetheart
1945
凯撒与克里奥佩特拉
1945 •1st Centurion
The Sky’s the Limit
1943 •George
The Big Blockade
1942 •George
The Patient Vanishes
1941 •Inspector
恐怖塔
1941 •Anthony Hale
Ships with Wings
1941 •Lieut. Maxwell
Turned Out Nice Again
1941 •Diner
红花侠
1941 •Prison Camp Officer
Dangerous Moonlight
1941 •Kapulski
This Man in Paris
1939 •Gang Member (uncredited)
雾夜奇缘
1938 •Minor Role (uncredited)
Bank Holiday
1938 •Guardsman (uncredited)
The Gap
1937 •Chemist-Radio Operator (uncredited)
Gangway
1937 •Ship's Officer
The Squeaker
1937 •Medical Examiner
间谍
1936 •Army Captain (uncredited)
The Man Who Could Work Miracles
1936 •San Francisco Cop
Gypsy
1936
The Conquest of the Air
1931 •Marquis d'Arlandes (uncredited)