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!
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Who is Douglas Rain?+
Douglas Rain was a Canadian stage actor and narrator who trained at the Old Vic School in London and spent over four decades as a staple of the Stratford Festival of Canada.
What is Douglas Rain known for?+
He is primarily recognized for his performance as the voice of the HAL 9000 computer in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and its sequel 2010, as well as his distinguished career in Shakespearean stage productions.
Which institution is Douglas Rain associated with?+
Douglas Rain is famously associated with the Stratford Festival of Canada, where he performed in numerous classical roles over four decades.
