Klaatu (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
| Klaatu | |
|---|---|
| The Day the Earth Stood Still character | |
Michael Rennie as Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) | |
| First appearance | "Farewell to the Master" |
| Created by | Harry Bates |
| Portrayed by | Michael Rennie (1951) Keanu Reeves (2008) |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Mr. Carpenter |
| Species | Humanoid alien |
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | Mars |
Klaatu (/ˈklɑːtuː/) is a fictional humanoid alien character best known from his appearances in the 1951 science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still and its 2008 remake. The character of Klaatu gained popularity partly due to the iconic phrase "Klaatu barada nikto!" associated with the character.