Michael Rennie
British actor (1909-1971)
Michael Rennie (born Eric Alexander Rennie; 25 August 1909 – 10 June 1971) was an English actor. He is best known for his starring role as the space visitor Klaatu in the science fiction movie The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).
Michael Rennie | |
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![]() Michael Rennie as "Klaatu" in The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951). | |
Born | Eric Alexander Rennie 25 August 1909 |
Died | 10 June 1971 Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK | (aged 61)
Cause of death | Aortic aneurysm |
Resting place | Harlow Hill Cemetery Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1936–1969 |
Spouse(s) | Maggie McGrath (1947–1960) (divorced) one child Joan England (1938–1945) (divorced) |
Partner | Renee Taylor (née Gilbert) (1916–2005) |
Children | John Marshall Rennie (1944) David James Rennie (1953) |
Other websites
change- Michael Rennie on IMDb
- Michael Rennie at Find a Grave
- The Complete Michael Rennie Archived 2008-07-23 at the Wayback Machine – Fan site