Claude Rains Claude Rains was born on the 10th November 1889 in London, UK. The son of British stage actor Frederick Rains, Claude Rains gave his first theatrical performance at age 11 in Nell of Old Drury. He learned the technical end of the busi... details >>>

Claude Rains Rains' first stage appearance was on August 30, 1900 at the age of 10 in that old theatrical chestnut, Sweet Nell of Old Drury, as an extra. His role: a little, singing street urchin! 3 After making his first U.S. appearance in 191... details >>>

Claude Rains A four-time Oscar-nominated supporting actor of the first degree, Claude Rains came to film in middle age after a highly successful career on the British stage. He further distinguished himself on the silver screen with his distinctiv... details >>>