The
Sand Man - Michael Rennie

All
right
boys, put him to bed
!!!
The Sandman, a European criminal that came to Gotham
City to team up with Catwoman to steal a rich womans fortune. He turned people
into zombies that did his bidding. Deciding to not split the loot, he double crosses
Catwoman who was not very happy about it !
The Sandman was played by Michael Rennie. In the second season, the producers
thought that by combining guest villains, the appeal would be greater. Michael
was teamed up with Julie Newmar as Catwoman.
Michael Renee was born on Aug. 25, 1909, in Bradford, England. He originally
was a salesman but when in his mid twenties, he started his acting career as an
extra in British films in the 30's. He developed into a pretty big star here in
the US in the 50's. His
biggest claim to fame 
was
his starring role in the movie,
The Day the Earth Stood
Still (51) as Klaatu the alien. This film remains a cult film classic even today.
Never to achieve his once found fame, in the 60's, he tried to get work in the
TV medium. He landed the job on Batman in 1966.
It is rumored he was friends with the exec. producer, William Dozier. The character
was not one of the stronger villains and did not help the second season ratings
but for the fact Julie Newmar's cat curves were on the same show.


He had a starring role in the TV series, The Third Man,
as Harry
Lime
(59-60). He appeared in shows such as;
The Man from U.N.C.L.E., (64),
I Spy (65),
Lost in Space, (65) Laya (67)
The
Invaders (67), The Innocent
(67)
The THRUSH Roulette Affair, (67)
The last credit he had was in the movie,
Die Screaming, Marianne in 1971. He went home to England
where he passed away
at the age of 62 on
June 10, 1971 .
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