Alan Rickman

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Credits: Far Out / 20th Century Fox
Full Name
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman
Born
February 21, 1946
Height
6ft 1in
Hometown
London, England
Net Worth
Approximately $16 million
Partner
Rima Horton
Family
Born in London, England, Alan Rickman was raised by his parents, Bernard William Rickman and Margaret Doreen Rose Bartlett, alongside his brother David and sisters Sheila and Maureen. His father died when Rickman was eight years old. He began a relationship with Rima Horton in 1965, and the couple married in a private ceremony in 2012 after nearly five decades together.
Top Movies
'Die Hard', 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2', 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Love Actually', 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'
Top Shows
'The Barchester Chronicles', 'King of the Hill', 'Smiley's People', 'Fallen Angels', 'The Song of Lunch'
Awards
Bafta Award for 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role', Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Motion Picture'
Fun Facts
Alan Rickman worked as a graphic designer before pursuing acting full-time. ### He kept a personal diary for more than 25 years, which was later published as 'Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman'. ### Rickman was personally selected by author J.K. Rowling to learn key details about Severus Snape's story before the final 'Harry Potter' books were published.
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Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Watson

Alan Rickman was an English actor and director celebrated for his distinctive voice, commanding screen presence and remarkable versatility across stage and screen.

After establishing himself as a leading performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he achieved international fame as Hans Gruber in ‘Die Hard’ before delivering acclaimed performances in films including ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Love Actually’, ‘Galaxy Quest’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ series as Severus Snape.

Equally respected in theatre, Rickman won numerous awards for his work in classical and contemporary productions. Widely regarded as one of Britain’s finest actors, his legacy continues to influence performers and filmmakers around the world.

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Alan Rickman was an English actor and director best known for playing Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard' and Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' film series.
Alan Rickman was married to Rima Horton. The couple were together from 1965 and married in 2012, remaining together until his death in 2016.
Alan Rickman is best known for portraying Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' films and Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard', alongside acclaimed performances in 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'Love Actually'.
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