Douglas Rain
Actor
90 yearsMar 13, 1928 – Nov 11, 2018Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Douglas Rain is a Canadian actor with genuine international reach whose name alone can sell a film. 10 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved. '2001: A Space Odyssey' is the centerpiece of the filmography, built around HAL 9000. '2010' is a second title with an audience of its own. Most of the work sits in sci-fi.
Douglas Rain
Actor
Douglas Rain is a Canadian actor with genuine international reach whose name alone can sell a film. 10 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved. '2001: A Space Odyssey' is the centerpiece of the filmography, built around HAL 9000. '2010' is a second title with an audience of its own. Most of the work sits in sci-fi.
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No Price Too High
William Lyon Mackenzie King · 7 episodes
1995–
Love & Larceny
Ashton Fletcher
1985
2010
HAL 9000 (voice)
1984
Sleeper
Evil Computer/Various Robot Butlers (voice) (uncredited)
1973
2001: A Space Odyssey
HAL 9000 (voice)
1968
Henry V
King Henry V
1967
BBC Play of the Month
Stephano · 1 episode
1965–
Festival
Cassius
1960Season 1
Folio
Jacob Schunk
1958Season 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglas Rain still alive?
Douglas Rain passed away on November 11, 2018 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of Douglas Rain?
Douglas Rain is best known for roles in 2001: A Space Odyssey, 2010, Sleeper.
How many movies has Douglas Rain been in?
Over a 64-year career (since 1954), Douglas Rain has appeared in 6 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Douglas Rain's first movie?
The career of Douglas Rain began with The Stratford Adventure (1954).
What is Douglas Rain's most recent movie or series?
Douglas Rain's most recent release is LIFE BEYOND, which premiered on November 20, 2019.
What TV shows has Douglas Rain appeared in?
On television, Douglas Rain has appeared in BBC Play of the Month, No Price Too High, Folio, LIFE BEYOND.
Douglas Rain
1928-03-13 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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!