Michael Pennington

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Characters played by Michael Pennington

Moff Jerjerrod — Return of the Jedi (1983)

Imperial commander of the second Death Star

Sherlock Holmes — The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987)

The legendary detective and John Watson's friend and partner, Holmes was placed in suspended animation after a plague infection left him awaiting a future cure. Jane revives and cures him, and he joins her investigation in America, ultimately deducing Carter Morstan's scheme and devising a plan to bring him to the FBI.

Saint-Just — Danton's Death (1978)

A leader of the Jacobins who, with Robespierre, spurs the Revolution onward with ferocious puritanical zeal. His drive to continue the revolutionary course contrasts with Danton's growing revulsion at the guillotine's excesses and his effort to bring the violence to an end.

Laertes — Hamlet (1969)

Laertes is Ophelia's brother. After their father Polonius is killed and Ophelia dies, he challenges Hamlet to a duel. Laertes poisons his sword and wounds Hamlet with it, but Hamlet kills Laertes and Claudius before succumbing to the poisoned blade.

Career Overview

Michael Pennington has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work is anchored in the Star Wars universe with 1 titles. Signature works include RSC Live: Richard II, 1945: The Savage Peace, Secrets of the Universe: Great Scientists in Their Own Words. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
47
Birth Date
1943-06-07
Birth Place
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

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