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William Claude Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967) was a British and American actor whose career spanned almost seven decades. After his American film debut as Dr. Jack Griffin in The Invisible Man (1933), he appeared in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Wolf Man (1941), Casablanca (1942), Kings Row (1942), Notorious (1946), Lawrence of Arabia ...
Claude Rains. Actor: Casablanca. William Claude Rains, born in the Clapham area of London, was the son of the British stage actor Frederick Rains. The younger Rains followed, making his stage debut at the age of eleven in "Nell of Old Drury." Growing up in the world of theater, he saw not only acting up close but the down-to-earth business end as well, progressing from a page boy to a...
- November 10, 1889
- May 30, 1967
May 26, 2024 · Claude Rains, British motion picture and stage character actor noted for his smooth distinguished voice, polished ironic style, and intelligent portrayal of a variety of roles, ranging from villains to sympathetic gentlemen. His films included The Invisible Man (1933), Casablanca (1942), and Notorious (1946).
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Claude Rains. Actor: Casablanca. William Claude Rains, born in the Clapham area of London, was the son of the British stage actor Frederick Rains. The younger Rains followed, making his stage debut at the age of eleven in "Nell of Old Drury." Growing up in the world of theater, he saw not only acting up close but the down-to-earth business end ...
- January 1, 1
- Clapham, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Laconia, New Hampshire, USA
Childhood & Early Life. William Claude Rains was born on November 10, 1889, in Clapham, London, to Emily Eliza and Frederick William Rains, a stage actor, as one of their twelve children. Most of his siblings died in their infancy. His family lived in the slums in extreme poverty. His mother took in boarders to support the family.
Rains, Claude (1889-1967) The words "unique actor" and "consummate professional" are overused in the entertainment industry, but they describe perfectly Claude Rains, an exceptional character actor of the Golden Age of Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. Rains was known for his subtle nuances in style, his perfect diction, and his mellifluous ...
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Nov 20, 2008 · It was a great, singular career that has long deserved a thoughtful biography, which David J. Skal, working with Rains’ daughter, Jessica, doesn’t quite provide in “Claude Rains: An Actor ...
