Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain
Born (1928-03-13) March 13, 1928
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Alma mater Banff School of Fine Arts
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Occupation Actor
Known for Voice of HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and 2010 (1984)
Spouse(s) Lois Shaw
Martha Henry
Awards Dora Mavor Moore Award

Douglas Rain (born March 13, 1928) is a Canadian actor and narrator. Though primarily a stage actor, he is also known for providing the voice of the HAL 9000 computer for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel, 2010 (1984).

Life and career

Rain was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He studied acting at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Banff, Alberta and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. As a stage actor, his association with the Stratford Festival of Canada spans more than four decades.

He has performed in a wide variety of theatrical roles, most notably in a Stratford, Ontario production of Henry V, which was adapted for television in 1966.[1] In 1972, Rain was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for his performance in Vivat! Vivat Regina!

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Profile, Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia website; accessed August 2, 2018.
  2. ↑ Ohayon, Albert. "The 1960s: An Explosion of Creativity". NFB.ca. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved November 10, 2011.


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