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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.
IMDb profile of Claude Rains, a British actor who starred in classic films such as The Invisible Man, Casablanca, and Notorious. Learn about his life, career, roles, and nominations for four Oscars.
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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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- 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.
Learn about the life and career of Claude Rains, a British-born actor who became a Hollywood star in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his versatile roles, distinctive voice, and four Oscar nominations.
- November 10, 1889
- May 30, 1967
Jul 10, 2013 · Claude Rains is the Nazi who falls in love with her, and jeopardises his evil plans to marry her. But is his love stronger than his Third Reich sympathies?
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Jul 30, 2020 · Claude Rains: Why he’s one of the greatest character actors ever. The ‘Casablanca’ and ‘The Invisible Man’ actor may not have cut it as the leading man but he often stole the show, says...
