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'''Douglas James Rain''' (March 13, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. Though primarily a stage actor, he provided the voice of the [[HAL 9000]] computer for the film ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey (film)|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' (1968) and its sequel, ''[[2010: The Year We Make Contact]]'' (1984). |
'''Douglas James Rain''' (March 13, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. Though primarily a stage actor, he provided the voice of the [[HAL 9000]] computer for the film ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey (film)|2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' (1968) and its sequel, ''[[2010: The Year We Make Contact]]'' (1984). |
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Rain was born in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], the son of Mary, a nurse, and James Rain, a rail yard switchman. His parents were from [[Glasgow]], Scotland.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/article-douglas-rain-stratford-actor-who-voiced-hal-9000-in-2001-a-space/</ref> |
Rain was born in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], the son of Mary, a nurse, and James Rain, a rail yard switchman. His parents were from [[Glasgow]], Scotland.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/article-douglas-rain-stratford-actor-who-voiced-hal-9000-in-2001-a-space/</ref> |
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Douglas Rain | |
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 Rain in Stratford, Ontario in 1968 | |
| Born | Douglas James Rain March 13, 1928 |
| Died | November 11, 2018 (aged 90) Stratford, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba Banff School of Fine Arts Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
| Occupation | 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 |
Douglas James Rain (March 13, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor and narrator. Though primarily a stage actor, he provided the voice of the HAL 9000 computer for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its sequel, 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984).
Early life
Rain was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the son of Mary, a nurse, and James Rain, a rail yard switchman. His parents were from Glasgow, Scotland.[1]
Career
He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Manitoba in 1950,[2] then studied acting at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Banff, Alberta, and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. He was a founding member of the Stratford Festival of Canada in 1953 and was associated with it as a stage actor until 1998.[3]
He performed in a wide variety of theatrical roles, such as a production of Henry V staged in Stratford, Ontario, that was adapted for television in 1966.[4][5] In 1972, Rain was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for his performance in Vivat! Vivat Regina![6]
Voice of the HAL 9000 computer
Initially Kubrick decided to cast Rain as the voice of the HAL 9000 computer for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) after hearing his narration of a short documentary called Universe and later chose him as "the creepy voice of HAL".[7] He would reprise his role for the sequel, 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984).
Death
Rain died on November 11, 2018, at the age of 90 at St. Mary's Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ontario, of natural causes.[8][9] He left three children and a grandchild behind.[10]
Filmography
- Oedipus Rex (1957) — Messenger
- Just Mary (1960, TV series) — (voice)
- The Night They Killed Joe Howe (1960, TV drama, co-starring Austin Willis and James Doohan) — Joseph Howe
- Universe (1960, short film)[11] — Narrator
- One Plus One (1961) — The Divorcee segment
- William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country (1961, Short) — William Lyon Mackenzie
- Robert Baldwin: A Matter of Principle (1961, Short) — William Lyon Mackenzie
- The Other Man (1963, TV mini-series) — David Henderson
- Twelfth Night (1964, TV Movie)
- Fields of Sacrifice (1964) — Narrator
- Henry V (1966, TV Movie) — Henry V
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) — HAL 9000 (voice)[6]
- Talking to a Stranger (1971, TV mini-series) — Alan
- Sleeper (1973) — Evil Computer / Various Robot Butlers (voice, uncredited)
- The Man Who Skied Down Everest (1974) — Narrator (voice)
- One Canadian: The Political Memoirs of the Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker (1976; TV mini series; voice)
- SCTV (1982 — The Merv Griffin Show - The Special Edition - parody) — HAL 9000 (voice)
- 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) — HAL 9000 (voice)
- Love and Larceny (1985, TV Movie) — Ashton Fletcher
- The Russian-German War (1995, Video documentary) — Narrator (voice) (final film role)
References
- ^ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/article-douglas-rain-stratford-actor-who-voiced-hal-9000-in-2001-a-space/
- ^ "University of Manitoba: Archives & Special Collections". University of Manitoba. December 8, 2018.
- ^ Pulver, Andrew (November 12, 2018). "Douglas Rain, voice of HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey, dies aged 90". The Guardian. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Profile, Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia website; accessed August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Douglas Rain acting credits". Stratford Festival Archives. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Voice of 2001: A Space Odyssey's Hal dies". BBC News. November 12, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Alex (November 12, 2018). "Douglas Rain, the creepy voice of HAL in '2001,' dies at 90". NBC News. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Gray, Andy. "Stratford Festival Founder Dies". mystratfordnow.com. mystratfordnow.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Douglas Rain, Voice of HAL 9000 in '2001: A Space Odyssey,' Dies at 90". Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Voice actor HAL 9000 has passed away". Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Ohayon, Albert. "The 1960s: An Explosion of Creativity". NFB.ca. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
External links
- Douglas Rain at IMDb
- Douglas Rain at the Internet Broadway Database
- Douglas Rain at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
| International | |
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| National | |
| Other | |
- 1928 births
- 2018 deaths
- 20th-century Canadian male actors
- Male actors from Winnipeg
- Canadian people of Scottish descent
- University of Manitoba alumni
- Alumni of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male stage actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- Dora Mavor Moore Award winners
- Canadian male Shakespearean actors