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Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain is known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), 2010 (1984), Sleeper (1973).

Biography

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.

Questions about Douglas Rain

How many Douglas Rain films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 9 films with Douglas Rain, from 1954 to 1985.

What is the best rated Douglas Rain film?

The best rated Douglas Rain film in the catalogue is 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), rated 8.0.

What was the first Douglas Rain film?

The first Douglas Rain film in the catalogue is 2001: A Space Odyssey, from 1968.

Who has Douglas Rain worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Douglas Rain shares the most credits with Keir Dullea (2 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

17 films — 9 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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