Acting

Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain is best known for BBC Play of the Month, No Price Too High, Folio and LIFE BEYOND. Douglas Rain was born on March 13, 1928. Douglas Rain died on November 11, 2018 at the age of 90.

Born: March 13, 1928
Place of birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died: November 11, 2018 (90 years old)

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.

Rain was also nominated for Broadway's 1972 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for his performance in Vivat! Vivat Regina!