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Age
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TV Shows
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Douglas Rain (March 13, 1928 - November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. He was primarily a stage actor, but his best known film role was as the voice of the HAL 9000 computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel 2010 (1984).
90
Died at
17
Movies
6
TV Shows
6.7
Avg Rating
Douglas Rain (March 13, 1928 - November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. He was primarily a stage actor, but his best known film role was as the voice of the HAL 9000 computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel 2010 (1984).
1973
Douglas Rain (March 13, 1928 - November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. He was primarily a stage actor, but his best known film role was as the voice of the HAL 9000 computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel 2010 (1984).
Rain was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He studied acting at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Banff, Alberta as well as in London at the Old Vic School. As a stage actor, his long association with the Stratford Festival of Canada that spans more than four decades. He has performed in many diverse roles on stage, most notably recognized for his performance at Stratford, Ontario in Henry V which was made into a television production in 1966.
Rain was also nominated for Broadway's 1972 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for his performance in Vivat! Vivat Regina!
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 13, 1928
Died
November 11, 2018
Birthplace
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968
Sleeper
1973
2010
1984
A Cry of Angels
1963
Tour en l'air
1973
Love & Larceny
1985
Oedipus Rex
1957
Buddhism
1962
Universe
1960
The Russian German War
1995
Henry V
1967
The Stratford Adventure
1954
Fields of Sacrifice
1964
The Man Who Skied Down Everest
1975
Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle
1961
Bird of Passage
1966
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
1992