Alan Rickman

Biography

Born 02/21/1946

A suave, urbane screen villain in the grand tradition of Basil Rathbone and George Sanders, the British-born Alan Rickman has created a handful of delightful characters since his screen debut in the 1988 actioner "Die Hard". This former graphic artist performed in such impressive British showcases...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1997, received Chicago Film Festival Award for Best Feature
In 1996, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series
In 1996, received Golden Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

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Premiere Photos

Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

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Highlights

In 2009, Reprised the role of Professor Snape in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the sixth book in the fantasy series directed by David Yates
In 2008, Portrayed English wine expert Steven Spurrier in "Bottle Shock"
In 2007, Reprised the role of Professor Snape in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the fifth book in the fantasy series

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Family & Companions

Margaret Doreen Rose: mother (Welsh; raised her four children mostly alone, after her husband died)
Bernard Rickman: father (Irish; died when Rickman was eight)

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