Douglas Rain
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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!
Best Douglas Rain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Douglas Rain's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Douglas Rain.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Russian German War | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Donald Brittain: Filmmaker | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Love & Larceny | Ashton Fletcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | 2010 | HAL 9000 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man Who Skied Down Everest | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sleeper | Bio Central Computer 2100, Series G (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tour en l'air | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | 2001: A Space Odyssey | HAL 9000 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Henry V | King Henry V | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Bird of Passage | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fields of Sacrifice | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Cry of Angels | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Buddhism | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle | William Lyon Mackenzie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Universe | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Oedipus Rex | Messenger | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Stratford Adventure | Self | Average | Similar → |
Douglas Rain - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Douglas Rain?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Douglas Rain is "2001: A Space Odyssey" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Douglas Rain acted in?
Douglas Rain has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Douglas Rain?
Other notable films include "Universe", "Fields of Sacrifice", and "Bird of Passage".