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!

Douglas Rain is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes No Price Too High (1995), Love & Larceny (1985), 2010 (1984), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Folio (1955), BBC Play of the Month (1965), Festival (1960), Sleeper (1973). The recorded credits span 1954 to 2019, including 17 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.