1928-03-13 ( 97 years old ) in 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!
Movies
The Russian German War
1995-01-01
Love and Larceny
1985-10-06
2010
1984-12-06
The Man Who Skied Down Everest
1975-09-19
Sleeper
1973-12-17
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968-04-02
Henry V
1967-01-29
Bird of Passage
1966-01-01
Fields of Sacrifice
1964-01-02
A Cry of Angels
1963-12-15
Buddhism
1962-01-01
Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle
1961-01-01
Universe
1960-05-01
Oedipus Rex
1957-01-06
The Stratford Adventure
1954-08-02
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