Michael Rennie
Eric Alexander Rennie
- Туған күні:
- 1909-08-25
- Қайтыс болған күні:
- 1971-06-10
- Туған жері:
- Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Өмірбаяны
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.
Фильмографиясы
Lost in Space Forever
1998
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Keeper (archive footage)
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
1995
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)
Шоу ужасов
1979
TMDb 3.4 / 10
(archive footage)
Ужасные монстры
1970
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Dr. Odo Warnoff
La battaglia di El Alamein
1969
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Bernard Law Montgomery
Stoney
1969
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Harvey Ward
Subterfuge
1968
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Goldsmith
Scacco Internazionale
1968
TMDb 7.0 / 10
George McConnell
Giugno '44 - Sbarcheremo in Normandia
1968
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Blynn
Бригада дьявола
1968
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
The Power
1968
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Arthur Nordlund
Голая... если мертвая
1968
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Inspector Durand
Bersaglio mobile
1967
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Major Worthington Clark
Hondo and the Apaches
1967
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Tribolet
Отель
1967
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Geoffrey - Duke of Lanbourne
Киборг 2087
1966
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Garth A7
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Brooks Durham
Mary, Mary
1963
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Dirk Winston
Затерянный мир
1960
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Lord John Roxton
Third Man on the Mountain
1959
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Captain John Winter
Perilous Assignment
1959
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Self
Битва на В-1
1958
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Stefan
Omar Khayyam
1957
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Hasani Sabah
Island in the Sun
1957
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Hilary Carson
Circle of the Day
1957
Eric Millet
Teenage Rebel
1956
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Jay Fallon
The Letter
1956
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Howard Joyce
Дожди Ранчипура
1955
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Lord Albert Esketh
Seven Cities of Gold
1955
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Father Junipero Serra
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1955
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
Солдат удачи
1955
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police
Любовь императора Франции
1954
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Bernadotte
Mambo
1954
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Enrico Marisoni
Princess of the Nile
1954
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Rama Khan
Деметрий и гладиаторы
1954
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Peter
King of the Khyber Rifles
1953
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Brig. Gen. J. R. Maitland
Плащаница
1953
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Peter
Опасный круиз
1953
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Dr. Paul Manning
Sailor of the King
1953
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Lt. Richard Saville
Титаник
1953
TMDb 6.6 / 10
End Narrator (Voice)
Песчаные крысы
1953
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Les Miserables
1952
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Jean Valjean
Пять пальцев
1952
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Colin Travers
Телефонный звонок от незнакомца
1952
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Dr. Robert Fortness
Дом на площади
1951
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Roger Forsyth
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
День, когда Земля остановилась
1951
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Klaatu / Mr. Carpenter
The 13th Letter
1951
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Dr. Pearson
Trio
1950
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Major George Templeton (segment Sanatorium)
Чёрная роза
1950
TMDb 6.5 / 10
King Edward
The Body Said No!
1950
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Body
Miss Pilgrim's Progress
1949
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Bob Thane
The Golden Madonna
1949
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Mike Christie
Uneasy Terms
1948
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Slim Callaghan
Idol of Paris
1948
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Hertz
White Cradle Inn
1947
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Rudolph
The Root of All Evil
1947
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Charles Mortimer
Цезарь и Клеопатра
1945
TMDb 6.2 / 10
1st Centurion
The Wicked Lady
1945
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Kit Locksby
I'll Be Your Sweetheart
1945
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Sky’s the Limit
1943
George
The Big Blockade
1942
TMDb 6.7 / 10
George
Tower of Terror
1941
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Anthony Hale
Ships with Wings
1941
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Lieut. Maxwell
Turned Out Nice Again
1941
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Diner
Смит-Первоцвет
1941
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Prison Camp Officer
The Patient Vanishes
1941
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Inspector
Dangerous Moonlight
1941
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Kapulski
This Man in Paris
1939
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Gang Member (uncredited)
Bank Holiday
1938
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Guardsman (uncredited)
Развод леди Икс
1938
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Minor Role (uncredited)
The Squeaker
1937
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Medical Examiner
The Gap
1937
Chemist-Radio Operator (uncredited)
Gangway
1937
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Ship's Officer
Gypsy
1936
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Человек, который умел творить чудеса
1936
TMDb 6.0 / 10
San Francisco Cop
Секретный агент
1936
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Army Captain (uncredited)
The Conquest of the Air
1931
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Marquis d'Arlandes (uncredited)