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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."
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- Clapham, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Laconia, New Hampshire, USA
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
Aug 30, 2024 · Claude Rains (born November 10, 1889, London, England—died May 30, 1967, Laconia, New Hampshire, U.S.) was a 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
Claude Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967) was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned 47 years; he later held American citizenship.
actor. 77 years (United Kingdom). biography, photo, best movies and TV shows, awards, news, birthday and age, Date of Death, Real name. William Claude Rains was born on 10 November 1889 at 26 Tregothna…
