Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain
Rain in 1968
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

Douglas James Rain (May 9, 1928 – November 11, 2018) was a Canadian actor. 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). He co-founded the Stratford Festival, and was nominated for a Tony Award for the Broadway play Vivat! Vivat Regina!.