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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1998 The Keeper (archive footage)
1995 Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)
1979 (archive footage)
1970 Dr. Odo Warnoff
1969 Bernard Law Montgomery
1969 Harvey Ward
1968 Arthur Nordlund
1968 Goldsmith
1968 George McConnell
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1968 Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
1968 Inspector Durand
1967 Tribolet
1967 Major Worthington Clark
1967 Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne
1967
1967 Magnus
1967 Vice Chancellor Pierre Alquist
1967 Paul Heaton
1966 Garth A7
1966 Brooks Durham
1966 Capt. Malcolm Smith
1966 Sandman
1966
1965 Conrad Letterman
1965 The Keeper
1965
1965 Albert Robinson / Major John Anka
1965 Eric Reverson
1964 Maj. Peter Wellington
1964 Edgar Newton
1964 Barnaby Partridge
1964 Gen. St. John Keighley
1963 Dirk Winston
1963 President Jefferson Davis
1963 Robert Thurston
1963 Edward Parker Greene
1963 Inspector Kauslake
1962 Michael O'Rourke
1962 Ralph Manson
1961 Inspector Marshall
1961 General Conrad Munday
1960 Lord John Roxton
1959 Captain John Winter
1959 Self
1959 Prof. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy
1958 Stefan
1958 Captain Creighton
1957 Hilary Carson
1957 Hasani Sabah
1957 Eric Millet
1957 Prof. Edward Lindley
1957 Angus Martin
1956 Jay Fallon
1956 Marshal Locke Gardner
1955 Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police
1955 Lord Albert Esketh
1955 Father Junipero Serra
1955 Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
1955 Allen Bliss
1955 Sir Humphrey J. Orford
1955 Narrator
1954 Peter
1954 Bernadotte
1954 Rama Khan
1954 Enrico Marisoni
1954 Lord Edward Dominey / Major General Von Raggenstein
1954 Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
1954 Charles Martin Westling
1954 'Irish' Sean Dillon
1954 James MacLennan
1954 Dr. Fitzroy
1954 Lorenzo
1954 Howard Joyce
1953 Dr. Paul Manning
1953 Peter
1953 Lt. Richard Saville
1953 Brig. Gen. J. R. Maitland
1953 Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1953 End Narrator (Voice)
1952 Dr. Robert Fortness
1952 Colin Travers
1952 Jean Valjean
1951 Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
1951 Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1951 Dr. Pearson
1951 Roger Forsyth
1950 Major George Templeton (segment Sanatorium)
1950 The Body
1950 King Edward
1949 Bob Thane
1949 Mike Christie
1948 Slim Callaghan
1948 Hertz
1947 Charles Mortimer
1947 Rudolph
1945 Kit Locksby
1945 1st Centurion
1943 George
1942 George
1941 Inspector
1941 Anthony Hale
1941 Lieut. Maxwell
1941 Diner
1941 Prison Camp Officer
1941 Kapulski
1939 Gang Member (uncredited)
1938 Minor Role (uncredited)
1938 Guardsman (uncredited)
1937 Chemist-Radio Operator (uncredited)
1937 Ship's Officer
1937 Medical Examiner
1936 Army Captain (uncredited)
1936 San Francisco Cop
1936
1931 Marquis d'Arlandes (uncredited)