Claude Rains

William Claude Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967) was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned 46 years. He is best remembered for his many roles in Hollywood films.

Quotes

 * God felt sorry for actors, so he gave them a place in the sun and a lot of money. All they had to sacrifice was their talent.
 * Of Hollywood, in Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies (2001 ed): Art. Claude Rains p. 362

About Claude Rains

 * He was a great influence on me. I don't know what happened to him.  I think he failed and went to America.
 * Sir John Gielgud, ref. as above