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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 was a British actor who became a Hollywood star in the 1930s and 1940s, known for his roles in The Invisible Man, Casablanca, Notorious and more. He was nominated for four Oscars but never won, and also appeared in theater, TV and radio.
- Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
- November 10, 1889
- 3 min
- May 30, 1967
Learn about the life and career of Claude Rains, a British-American actor who starred in classic films such as The Invisible Man, Casablanca, and Notorious. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, awards, and trademarks.
- November 10, 1889
- May 30, 1967
Feb 23, 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).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- The Invisible Man (1933) Rains made a spectacular American film debut in this sci-fi horror classic that has a little bit of comedy thrown in too. Based on the H.G.
- Casablanca (1942) When people think of this Best Picture classic, it is Humphrey Bogart as Rick and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa who come to mind, in one of the most celebrated cinematic love stories of all time.
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) The films that withstand the test of time not only have the great leading actors of the generation, but are generally surrounded by the best character actors of the time as well.
- Notorious (1946) Rains received his fourth and final Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for this film noir directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Devlin (Cary Grant) is a spy who uses beautiful Alicia (Ingrid Bergman) to infiltrate a group of exiled Nazis in Argentina.
Claude Rains was a British-born character actor who starred in over 50 films, including classics like The Invisible Man, Casablanca, and Notorious. He was known for his subtle nuances, perfect diction, and velvety voice, and worked with directors like Hitchcock, Capra, and Whale.
Actor. Divorced. Mother of Rains' daughter Jennifer. Having found limited success as a stage actor in his native England and New York, Claude Rains made a sensational film debut in "The Invisible Man" (1933) and launched a long Hollywood character as a character player whose charm and finely modulated voice graced some of the finest films of the...
