Claude RainsNationality:
English Birthdate:
11/10/1889 Birthplace:
London, England Death Date:
05/30/1967 Celeb News
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biography
Character player whose impeccable charm and finely modulated voice graced some of the finest Hollywood films of the 1930s and 40s. Rains began appearing on the London stage at age 11, was one of the leading members of New York's Theatre Guild by the mid-20s and made a sensational screen debut as "The Invisible Man" in 1933. Primarily at Warner Bros. from 1936, he turned in a string of memorable performances opposite Bette Davis ("Now, Voyager" 1942, "Mr. Skeffington" 1944, "Deception" 1946) and is perhaps best remembered as the dapper, opportunistic police chief in "Casablanca" (1942). He was
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Year
Milestone
1900
Entered the London stage at age 11
1913
First trip to US
Returned to England and taught at Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
1926
Became leading player of the Theater Guild
1934
Feature film debut, title role in "The Invisible Man"
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