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Michael Rennie

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Michael Rennie (25 August 1909 – 10 June 1971) was an English film, television, and stage actor, perhaps best known for his starring role as the space visitor Klaatu in the 1951 classic science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still
Born: Wed, Aug 25 1909
Birthplace: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Death: Thu, Jun 10 1971
Michael Rennie is 61 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Lost In Space Forever
Lost In Space Forever
Michael Rennie would have been no older than 61 in Lost In Space Forever as 'The Keeper (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Michael Rennie would have been no older than 61 in Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey as 'Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1995
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Michael Rennie would have been no older than 61 in The Horror Show as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of Assignment Terror
Assignment Terror
Michael Rennie was 60 in Assignment Terror as 'Dr. Odo Warnoff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1970
Poster of Stoney
Stoney
Michael Rennie was 59 in Stoney as 'Harvey Ward'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Battle of El Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein
Michael Rennie was 59 in The Battle of El Alamein as 'Bernard Law Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Subterfuge
Subterfuge
Michael Rennie was 59 in Subterfuge as 'Goldsmith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1968
Poster of The Last Chance
The Last Chance
Michael Rennie was 58 in The Last Chance as 'George McConnell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1968
Poster of Seven Into Hell
Seven Into Hell
Michael Rennie was 58 in Seven Into Hell as 'Blynn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1968
Poster of The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade
Michael Rennie was 58 in The Devil's Brigade as 'Lt. Gen. Mark Clark'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1968
Poster of The Power
The Power
Michael Rennie was 58 in The Power as 'Arthur Nordlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of Naked You Die
Naked You Die
Michael Rennie was 58 in Naked You Die as 'Inspector Durand'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1968
Poster of Death on the Run
Death on the Run
Michael Rennie was 58 in Death on the Run as 'Major Worthington Clark'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1967
Poster of Hondo and the Apaches
Hondo and the Apaches
Michael Rennie was 58 in Hondo and the Apaches as 'Tribolet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Michael Rennie was 57 in Hotel as 'Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 1967
Poster of Cyborg 2087
Cyborg 2087
Michael Rennie was 57 in Cyborg 2087 as 'Garth A7'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Ride Beyond Vengeance
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Michael Rennie was 56 in Ride Beyond Vengeance as 'Brooks Durham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Mary, Mary
Mary, Mary
Michael Rennie was 54 in Mary, Mary as 'Dirk Winston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1963
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
Michael Rennie was 50 in The Lost World as 'Lord John Roxton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1960
Poster of Third Man on the Mountain
Third Man on the Mountain
Michael Rennie was 50 in Third Man on the Mountain as 'Captain John Winter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1959
Poster of Perilous Assignment
Perilous Assignment
Michael Rennie was 50 in Perilous Assignment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1959
Poster of Battle of the V-1
Battle of the V-1
Michael Rennie was 48 in Battle of the V-1 as 'Stefan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam
Michael Rennie was 47 in Omar Khayyam as 'Hasani Sabah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1957
Poster of Island in the Sun
Island in the Sun
Michael Rennie was 47 in Island in the Sun as 'Hilary Carson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1957
Poster of Teenage Rebel
Teenage Rebel
Michael Rennie was 47 in Teenage Rebel as 'Jay Fallon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of The Rains of Ranchipur
The Rains of Ranchipur
Michael Rennie was 46 in The Rains of Ranchipur as 'Lord Albert Esketh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold
Michael Rennie was 46 in Seven Cities of Gold as 'Father Junipero Serra'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Michael Rennie was 45 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1955
Poster of Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune
Michael Rennie was 45 in Soldier of Fortune as 'Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1955
Poster of Désirée
Désirée
Michael Rennie was 45 in Désirée as 'Bernadotte'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of Mambo
Mambo
Michael Rennie was 45 in Mambo as 'Enrico Marisoni'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1954
Poster of Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile
Michael Rennie was 44 in Princess of the Nile as 'Rama Khan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1954
Poster of Demetrius and the Gladiators
Demetrius and the Gladiators
Michael Rennie was 44 in Demetrius and the Gladiators as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1954
Poster of King of the Khyber Rifles
King of the Khyber Rifles
Michael Rennie was 44 in King of the Khyber Rifles as 'Brig. Gen. J. R. Maitland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1953
Poster of The Robe
The Robe
Michael Rennie was 44 in The Robe as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1953
Poster of Dangerous Crossing
Dangerous Crossing
Michael Rennie was 43 in Dangerous Crossing as 'Dr. Paul Manning'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of Sailor of the King
Sailor of the King
Michael Rennie was 43 in Sailor of the King as 'Lt. Richard Saville'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1953
Poster of The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
Michael Rennie was 43 in The Desert Rats as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
Michael Rennie was 43 in Titanic as 'End Narrator (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1953
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Michael Rennie was 42 in Les Miserables as 'Jean Valjean'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of 5 Fingers
5 Fingers
Michael Rennie was 42 in 5 Fingers as 'Colin Travers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1952
Poster of Phone Call from a Stranger
Phone Call from a Stranger
Michael Rennie was 42 in Phone Call from a Stranger as 'Dr. Robert Fortness'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1952
Poster of The House in the Square
The House in the Square
Michael Rennie was 42 in The House in the Square as 'Roger Forsyth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1951
Poster of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Michael Rennie was 42 in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1951
Poster of The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Michael Rennie was 42 in The Day the Earth Stood Still as 'Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1951
Poster of The 13th Letter
The 13th Letter
Michael Rennie was 41 in The 13th Letter as 'Dr. Pearson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1951
Poster of Trio
Trio
Michael Rennie was 41 in Trio as 'Major George Templeton (segment Sanatorium)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1950
Poster of The Black Rose
The Black Rose
Michael Rennie was 41 in The Black Rose as 'King Edward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of The Body Said No!
The Body Said No!
Michael Rennie was 40 in The Body Said No!
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1950
Poster of Miss Pilgrim's Progress
Miss Pilgrim's Progress
Michael Rennie was 40 in Miss Pilgrim's Progress as 'Bob Thane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1949
Poster of The Golden Madonna
The Golden Madonna
Michael Rennie was 39 in The Golden Madonna as 'Mike Christie'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 23 1949
Poster of Uneasy Terms
Uneasy Terms
Michael Rennie was 38 in Uneasy Terms as 'Slim Callaghan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 1948
Poster of Idol of Paris
Idol of Paris
Michael Rennie was 38 in Idol of Paris as 'Hertz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1948
Poster of White Cradle Inn
White Cradle Inn
Michael Rennie was 37 in White Cradle Inn as 'Rudolph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1947
Poster of The Root of All Evil
The Root of All Evil
Michael Rennie was 37 in The Root of All Evil as 'Charles Mortimer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1947
Poster of Caesar and Cleopatra
Caesar and Cleopatra
Michael Rennie was 36 in Caesar and Cleopatra as '1st Centurion'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1945
Poster of The Wicked Lady
The Wicked Lady
Michael Rennie was 36 in The Wicked Lady as 'Kit Locksby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1945
Poster of I'll Be Your Sweetheart
I'll Be Your Sweetheart
Michael Rennie was 35 in I'll Be Your Sweetheart
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1945
Poster of The Sky’s the Limit
The Sky’s the Limit
Michael Rennie was 33 in The Sky’s the Limit as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of The Big Blockade
The Big Blockade
Michael Rennie was 32 in The Big Blockade as 'George'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1942
Poster of Tower of Terror
Tower of Terror
Michael Rennie was 32 in Tower of Terror as 'Anthony Hale'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1941
Poster of Ships with Wings
Ships with Wings
Michael Rennie was 32 in Ships with Wings as 'Lieut. Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1941
Poster of Turned Out Nice Again
Turned Out Nice Again
Michael Rennie was 31 in Turned Out Nice Again as 'Diner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of 'Pimpernel' Smith
'Pimpernel' Smith
Michael Rennie was 31 in 'Pimpernel' Smith as 'Prison Camp Officer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 1941
Poster of The Patient Vanishes
The Patient Vanishes
Michael Rennie was 31 in The Patient Vanishes as 'Inspector'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1941
Poster of Dangerous Moonlight
Dangerous Moonlight
Michael Rennie was 31 in Dangerous Moonlight as 'Kapulski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1941
Poster of This Man in Paris
This Man in Paris
Michael Rennie was 29 in This Man in Paris as 'Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1939
Poster of Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday
Michael Rennie was 28 in Bank Holiday as 'Guardsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1938
Poster of The Divorce of Lady X
The Divorce of Lady X
Michael Rennie was 28 in The Divorce of Lady X as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1938
Poster of The Squeaker
The Squeaker
Michael Rennie was 28 in The Squeaker as 'Medical Examiner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1937
Poster of The Gap
The Gap
Michael Rennie was 28 in The Gap as 'Chemist-Radio Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of Gangway
Gangway
Michael Rennie was 27 in Gangway as 'Ship's Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1937
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
Michael Rennie was 27 in Gypsy
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1936
Poster of The Conquest of the Air
The Conquest of the Air
Michael Rennie was 27 in The Conquest of the Air as 'Marquis d'Arlandes (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of The Man Who Could Work Miracles
The Man Who Could Work Miracles
Michael Rennie was 26 in The Man Who Could Work Miracles as 'San Francisco Cop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1936
Poster of Secret Agent
Secret Agent
Michael Rennie was 26 in Secret Agent as 'Army Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Danny Thomas Hour
The Danny Thomas Hour
Michael Rennie was 58+ in The Danny Thomas Hour as 'Paul Heaton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Hondo
Hondo
Michael Rennie was 58+ in Hondo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Michael Rennie was 57+ in The Invaders as 'Magnus, Vice Chancellor Pierre Alquist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Michael Rennie was 57+ in Jericho
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1966
Poster of The Time Tunnel
The Time Tunnel
Michael Rennie was 57+ in The Time Tunnel as 'Capt. Malcolm Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Michael Rennie was 56+ in Batman as 'Sandman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Michael Rennie was 56+ in The F.B.I. as 'Conrad Letterman, Albert Robinson / Major John Anka, Eric Reverson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Michael Rennie was 56+ in Lost in Space as 'The Keeper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Branded
Branded
Michael Rennie was 55+ in Branded
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Michael Rennie was 55+ in Daniel Boone as 'Maj. Peter Wellington, Edgar Newton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Michael Rennie was 55+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Barnaby Partridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of 12 O'Clock High
12 O'Clock High
Michael Rennie was 55+ in 12 O'Clock High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Michael Rennie was 54+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Robert Thurston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Michael Rennie was 54+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as ', Edward Parker Greene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Michael Rennie was 54+ in The Great Adventure as 'President Jefferson Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Rennie was 53+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Ralph Manson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Michael Rennie was 53+ in The Virginian as 'Michael O'Rourke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Michael Rennie was 52+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Inspector Marshall, General Conrad Munday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Michael Rennie was 51+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Michael Rennie was 51+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show as 'Julius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
Michael Rennie was 50+ in The Third Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Michael Rennie was 50+ in Bonanza as 'Prof. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Shirley Temple's Storybook
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Michael Rennie was 48+ in Shirley Temple's Storybook as 'Captain Creighton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Michael Rennie was 48+ in Suspicion as 'Angus Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Michael Rennie was 48+ in DuPont Show of the Month
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Michael Rennie was 48+ in Perry Mason as 'Prof. Edward Lindley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Michael Rennie was 47+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Matthew Birch, Grant Coburn, Marshal Locke Gardner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Michael Rennie was 46+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Michael Rennie was 46+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Allen Bliss, Sir Humphrey J. Orford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Michael Rennie was 45+ in Climax! as 'Lord Edward Dominey / Major General Von Raggenstein, Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Charles Martin Westling, 'Irish' Sean Dillon, Dr. Fitzroy, James MacLennan, Lorenzo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Michael Rennie was 42+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951