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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.
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."
- 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.
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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."
- January 1, 1
- Clapham, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Laconia, New Hampshire, USA
William Claude Rains was an English American film actor whose acting career spanned several decades. He was a Tony Award recipient and a four-time Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor. Regarded as one of the greatest character actors of his time, he was best at playing “cultured villains.”.
Jun 11, 2018 · Claude Rains is perhaps best known for his role of Capt. Louis Renault in the wartime smash hit, Casablanca (1942). He plays a somewhat shady character who holds the key to refugees getting exit papers to leave Morocco.
Rains was known for his subtle nuances in style, his perfect diction, and his mellifluous voice as he skillfully created memorable characters on stage, screen, television, and radio for nearly 50 years.
