Douglas Rain
Douglas Rain
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!
Known For Acting
Popularity 4.222
Birthday 1928-03-13
Place of Birth Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Also Known As
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968

2001: A Space Odyssey

The Man Who Skied Down Everest
1975

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

Fields of Sacrifice
1964

Fields of Sacrifice

2010
1984

2010

Buddhism
1962

Buddhism

Oedipus Rex
1957

Oedipus Rex

A Cry of Angels
1963

A Cry of Angels

The Russian German War
1995

The Russian German War

Universe
1960

Universe

Sleeper
1973

Sleeper

Bird of Passage
1966

Bird of Passage

Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle
1961

Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle

The Stratford Adventure
1954

The Stratford Adventure

Folio
1955

Folio

Folio
1955

Folio

Folio
1955

Folio

No Price Too High
1995

No Price Too High