Personal Info
Eric Alexander Rennie
Michael Rennie
Acting
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Lost In Space Forever
as The Keeper (archive footage)
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
as Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Horror Show
as (archive footage)
Assignment Terror
as Dr. Odo Warnoff
The Battle of El Alamein
as Bernard Law Montgomery
Stoney
as Harvey Ward
The Devil's Brigade
as Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
The Power
as Arthur Nordlund
Naked You Die
as Inspector Durand
Subterfuge
as Goldsmith
TV Shows
The Invaders
as Vice Chancellor Pierre Alquist · 2 ep.
Hondo
2 ep.
The Danny Thomas Hour
as Paul Heaton · 1 ep.
Batman
as Sandman · 2 ep.
The Time Tunnel
as Capt. Malcolm Smith · 1 ep.
ABC Stage 67
1 ep.
Jericho
1 ep.
The F.B.I.
as Eric Reverson · 1 ep.
Lost in Space
as The Keeper · 2 ep.
Branded
1 ep.
