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Douglas Rain: Canadian actor and narrator (1928–2018).
Born in Winnipeg (died at age 90).
Biography
Douglas James Rain was a Canadian actor. Although primarily a stage actor, he is best-known for voicing HAL 9000, the supercomputer in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984). He co-founded the Stratford Festival, and was nominated for a Tony Award for the Broadway play Vivat! Vivat Regina!.
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How old was Douglas Rain?
Douglas Rain was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Douglas Rain born?
Douglas Rain was born in Winnipeg.
Where can I find more information about Douglas Rain?
You can find more about Douglas Rain on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
