Michael Rennie

Movie Actor

Birthday August 25, 1909

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jun 10, 1971 (61)

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About

English stage, film and television actor who appeared as Klaatu in the 1951 classic film The Day The Earth Stood Still. After serving in the Royal Air Force during WWII, he appeared in over 50 films. 

Before Fame

He worked as a car salesman and manager at a rope factory before he decided to become an actor at age 26.

Trivia

He was successful at multiple sports while attending college, including rowing, cricket and wrestling.

Family Life

He was married to Maggie McGrath from 1946 until 1960 and they had one child together.

Associated With

He starred in the Robert Wise film The Day the Earth Stood Still in 1951.