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Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain

Born March 13, 1928 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Douglas Rain was a Canadian actor and narrator, primarily known for his stage work at the Stratford Festival of Canada. He is best recognized for his long association with the festival, which spans over four decades. Rain also gained international recognition for his iconic voice role in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel 2010 (1984).

1

Films reviewed

8.3

Avg. rating

2001: A Space Odyssey

Best-reviewed

1968

Years active

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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!

On theIReview.com

Films featuring Douglas Rainthat we've reviewed.

2001: A Space Odyssey poster★ 8.3

2001: A Space Odyssey

as the voice of HAL 9000

Stanley Kubrick · 1968

AdventureSci-Fi

RT 90%

Review Highlights

AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.

“The reaction to "2001: A Space Odyssey" is varied but generally positive. Some reviewers praise the film's thought-provoking themes, visuals, and innovative storytelling, while others find it boring or lacking in depth. Many viewers have rewatched the movie as adults, discovering new layers of meaning or experiencing it for the first time, with some even considering it a classic masterpiece.”

From the Fan & Critic Buzz on 2001: A Space Odyssey →

Selected Filmography

  • Festival(1960)TV Series · 1 epas Cassius
  • BBC Play of the Month(1965)TV Series · 1 epas Stephano
  • 2010(1984)as HAL 9000 (voice)
  • Folio(1955)TV Series · 1 epas Malcom
  • Sleeper(1973)as Bio Central Computer 2100, Series G (voice)
  • LIFE BEYOND(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self (voice)
  • No Price Too High(1995)TV Series · 7 epsas Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King
  • Love & Larceny(1985)as Ashton Fletcher
  • Oedipus Rex(1957)as Messenger
  • The Man Who Skied Down Everest(1975)as Narrator
  • The Stratford Adventure(1954)as Self
  • Universe(1960)as Narrator
  • A Cry of Angels(1963)
  • Tour en l'air(1973)as Narrator (voice)
  • The Russian German War(1995)as Narrator (voice)
  • Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle(1961)as William Lyon Mackenzie
  • Henry V(1967)as King Henry V
  • Donald Brittain: Filmmaker(1992)as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Buddhism(1962)as Narrator
  • Fields of Sacrifice(1963)as Narrator (voice)

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