Douglas Rain
Canadian actor and narrator (1928–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Douglas James Rain (May 9, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. Although primarily a stage actor, he is perhaps best known for his voicing of the HAL 9000 computer in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984).
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Born | Douglas James Rain (1928-05-09)May 9, 1928 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | November 11, 2018(2018-11-11) (aged 90) St. Marys, Ontario, Canada |
Alma mater | University of Manitoba Banff School of Fine Arts Old Vic Theatre School |
Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
Known for | Voice of HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) |
Spouse(s) | Lois Shaw Martha Henry |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Dora Mavor Moore Award |
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