R.I.P. HAL: Douglas Rain, Voice Of Computer In '2001,' Dies At 90

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Rain was best known for the eerie, sonorous voice he lent to HAL 9000 in the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film. However, he was also celebrated for his decades of performances on the Shakespearean stage.

 

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I remember seeing Douglas Rain at Stratford from 1966 to abt 1969 every year on school trips, what a talent we have lost! Say 'Hi' to old Willie Shakespeare! And nice surprise that he was the voice of HAL!!😥🙏

Iconic voice! Thanks Mr. Rain! RIP!

SherryLMaher Died right after Stan Lee.. heavens getting crowded...

I'm sorry, Dave

'Will I dream?'

Very sad to hear this. I am scheduled to teach the film this week.

RIP, HAL

One of the best!

ZacharyWerrell

Great voice, he had. G-dspeed, dear actor.

Creepy movie truly made perfectby HAL’s voice. RIP and thankks for the memories.

RIP

“I’m afraid I cannot do that, Dave.”

RIP may you be exploring heaven

Normally Alexa says she doesn't know HAL, but if you ask her if she is related to HAL, she gives you a different answer.

Aawwww r.i.p.

We should sing a song in his honor.

His voice is literally the only thing I know abt the movie from when spouse plays it in the background while grading papers

He was awesome creepy in Space Odyssey. Rest in Peace.

What are you doing Dave?

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