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| Doğum yeri | Bradford, Yorkshire, England |
| Doğum günü | 1909-08-25 |
| Ölüm | 1971-06-10 |
| Ayrıca şöyle bilinir | Eric Alexander Rennie |
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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 | Lost In Space Forever as The Keeper (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey as Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1979 | The Horror Show as (archive footage) |
| 1970 | Los monstruos del terror as Dr. Odo Warnoff |
| 1969 | La battaglia di El Alamein as Bernard Law Montgomery |
| 1969 | Stoney as Harvey Ward |
| 1968 | Subterfuge as Goldsmith |
| 1968 | Scacco Internazionale as George McConnell |
| 1968 | Giugno '44 - Sbarcheremo in Normandia as Blynn |
| 1968 | Şeytanın Komandoları as Lt. Gen. Mark Clark |
| 1968 | The Power as Arthur Nordlund |
| 1968 | Nude... si muore as Inspector Durand |
| 1967 | Bersaglio mobile as Major Worthington Clark |
| 1967 | Hondo and the Apaches as Tribolet |
| 1967 | Hotel as Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne |
| 1966 | Cyborg 2087 as Garth A7 |
| 1966 | Ride Beyond Vengeance as Brooks Durham |
| 1963 | Mary, Mary as Dirk Winston |
| 1960 | The Lost World as Lord John Roxton |
| 1959 | Tepedeki Üçüncü Adam as Captain John Winter |
| 1959 | Perilous Assignment as Self |
| 1958 | Battle of the V-1 as Stefan |
| 1957 | Omar Khayyam as Hasani Sabah |
| 1957 | Island in the Sun as Hilary Carson |
| 1956 | Teenage Rebel as Jay Fallon |
| 1955 | The Rains of Ranchipur as Lord Albert Esketh |
| 1955 | 7 Altın Şehir as Father Junipero Serra |
| 1955 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde |
| 1955 | Soldier of Fortune as Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police |
| 1954 | Désirée as Bernadotte |
| 1954 | Mambo as Enrico Marisoni |
| 1954 | Princess of the Nile as Rama Khan |
| 1954 | Demetrius and the Gladiators as Peter |
| 1953 | King of the Khyber Rifles as Brig. Gen. J. R. Maitland |
| 1953 | The Robe as Peter |
| 1953 | Dangerous Crossing as Dr. Paul Manning |
| 1953 | Sailor of the King as Lt. Richard Saville |
| 1953 | The Desert Rats as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Titanik Faciası as End Narrator (Voice) |
| 1952 | Les Miserables as Jean Valjean |
| 1952 | Beş Parmak as Colin Travers |
| 1952 | Phone Call from a Stranger as Dr. Robert Fortness |
| 1951 | The House in the Square as Roger Forsyth |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Dünyanın Durduğu Gün as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter |
| 1951 | The 13th Letter as Dr. Pearson |
| 1950 | Trio as Major George Templeton (segment Sanatorium) |
| 1950 | The Black Rose as King Edward |
| 1950 | The Body Said No! |
| 1949 | Miss Pilgrim's Progress as Bob Thane |
| 1949 | The Golden Madonna as Mike Christie |
| 1948 | Uneasy Terms as Slim Callaghan |
| 1948 | Idol of Paris as Hertz |
| 1947 | White Cradle Inn as Rudolph |
| 1947 | The Root of All Evil as Charles Mortimer |
| 1945 | Caesar and Cleopatra as 1st Centurion |
| 1945 | The Wicked Lady as Kit Locksby |
| 1945 | I'll Be Your Sweetheart |
| 1943 | The Sky’s the Limit as George |
| 1942 | The Big Blockade as George |
| 1941 | Tower of Terror as Anthony Hale |
| 1941 | Ships with Wings as Lieut. Maxwell |
| 1941 | Turned Out Nice Again as Diner |
| 1941 | Uzun Takip as Prison Camp Officer |
| 1941 | The Patient Vanishes as Inspector |
| 1941 | Dangerous Moonlight as Kapulski |
| 1939 | This Man in Paris as Gang Member (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Bank Holiday as Guardsman (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Divorce of Lady X as Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Squeaker as Medical Examiner |
| 1937 | The Gap as Chemist-Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Gangway as Ship's Officer |
| 1936 | Gypsy |
| 1936 | The Conquest of the Air as Marquis d'Arlandes (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Man Who Could Work Miracles as San Francisco Cop |
| 1936 | Secret Agent as Army Captain (uncredited) |
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