Cast

Claude Rains

1889 – 1967

Active years (films on this site)

1933–1962

Genres

DramaAdventureActionRomanceHorror

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodBritish CinemaHorror and the Uncanny

Directors worked with

Michael Curtiz3 filmsJames Whale1 filmFrank Capra1 filmAlfred Hitchcock1 filmDavid Lean1 film

Biography

William Claude Rains was an English and American character actor whose career spanned almost seven decades. He was the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor, and is considered one of the screen's great character stars who played cultured villains during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Awards and honours

International

• Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play 1951

National / local

• Donaldson Awards
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

7 films on this site

1. The Invisible Man 1933 · James Whale · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
2. The Adventures of Robin Hood 1938 · Michael Curtiz · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
3. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939 · Frank Capra · IMDb 8.1 · Cast
4. The Sea Hawk 1940 · Michael Curtiz · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
5. Casablanca 1942 · Michael Curtiz · IMDb 8.5 · Cast
6. Notorious 1946 · Alfred Hitchcock · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
7. Lawrence of Arabia 1962 · David Lean · IMDb 8.3 · Cast