Acting
Michael Rennie
Born August 25, 1909 · Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Died June 10, 1971 · aged 61
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 …
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The Day the Earth Stood Still · 1951The Day the Earth Stood Still
★ 7.51951
MovieScience FictionThriller
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
The Robe · 1953The Robe
★ 6.81953
MovieDramaHistory
Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
Titanic · 1953Titanic
★ 6.61953
MovieDramaRomance
Unhappily married, Julia Sturges decides to go to America with her two children on the Titanic. Her husband, Richard also arranges passage on the luxury liner so as to have custody of their two children. All this fades to insignificance once the ship hits an iceberg.
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel · 1951The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
★ 6.71951
MovieActionDrama
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Caesar and Cleopatra · 1945Caesar and Cleopatra
★ 6.21945
MovieDramaHistory
At the height of the Roman Civil War, an aging Julius Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen Cleopatra, whom he teaches how to rule Egypt.
Demetrius and the Gladiators · 1954Demetrius and the Gladiators
★ 6.51954
MovieAdventureHistory
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
The Power · 1968The Power
★ 6.31968
MovieScience FictionThriller
One by one members of a special project team are being killed by telekinesis - the ability to move things with the power of the mind alone. The race is on to determine which of the remaining team members is the murderer and to stop them.
Désirée · 1954Désirée
★ 6.61954
MovieDramaRomance
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel · 1951The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
★ 6.71951
MovieActionDrama
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Divorce of Lady X · 1938The Divorce of Lady X
★ 5.91938
MovieComedyRomance
A London barrister believes the woman who spent the night in his hotel suite is the erring wife of his newest client.
Minor Role (uncredited)
Soldier of Fortune · 1955Soldier of Fortune
★ 6.01955
MovieActionRomance
An American woman arrives in Hong Kong to unravel the mystery of her missing photographer husband. After getting nowhere with the authorities, she is led by some underground characters to an American soldier of fortune working in the area against the Communists. He promises to help find her husband.
Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police
The Horror Show · 1979The Horror Show
★ 3.41979
MovieHorrorDocumentary
A history of horror movies.
(archive footage)
Bonanza · 1959Bonanza
★ 7.51959
SeriesWesternAction & Adventure
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Prof. Poppy / Dr. P.A. Mundy
Climax! · 1954Climax!
★ 3.81954
SeriesDramaMystery
Climax! is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. It was one of the few CBS programs of that era to be broadcast in color. Many of the episodes were performed and broadcast live.
Lord Edward Dominey / Major General Von Raggenstein


































