Claude Rains
British actor (1889–1967)
1889 — 1967
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor (1889–1967)
Born
November 10, 1889
Died
1967 (age ~78)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
actor, stage actor, television actor
United KingdomBorn in ClaphamDied in Laconia
1889
Born in Clapham (1889-11-10)
1951
AwardTony Award for Best Actor in a Play
1967
Died in Laconia
About
William Claude Rains was a British and American 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.
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Who is Claude Rains?+
William Claude Rains was a British and American 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 du
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Rains born?+
Claude Rains was born on November 10, 1889.
When did Claude Rains die?+
Claude Rains died in 1967, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — November 10, 1889
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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