11-11-2018, 08:14 PM
the voice of HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey
Douglas Rain (March 13, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was an 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).
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![citation needed] Douglas Rain died in November 11, 2018, at the age of 90 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital of natural causes.[2]
Douglas Rain (March 13, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was an 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).
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![citation needed] Douglas Rain died in November 11, 2018, at the age of 90 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital of natural causes.[2]
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