Michael Rennie
Acting
Born August 25, 1909 · Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
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…
Known For · 40 titles
Perry Mason
Bonanza
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Batman
The Virginian
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Climax!
Daniel Boone
The F.B.I.
Lost in Space
Route 66
Suspicion
The Invaders
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kraft Suspense Theatre
12 O'Clock High
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Shirley Temple's Storybook
The Time Tunnel
The 20th Century Fox Hour
The Dick Powell Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Branded
The Third Man
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Great Adventure
DuPont Show of the Month
Jericho
ABC Stage 67
Hondo
Producers' Showcase
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Danny Thomas Hour
The Robe
The Devil's Brigade
Titanic
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Demetrius and the Gladiators