Alan Rickman was a towering talent known for his iconic roles in Die Hard, Harry Potter, and Sense and Sensibility. Born on February 21, 1946, Rickman graced the stage and screen with unparalleled depth and charisma. His portrayal of Severus Snape remains etched in fans’ hearts. Rickman passed away on January 14, 2016, from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. Join us in celebrating his life and work.
Alan Rickman: Filmography Highlights
Here are 20 notable films and TV works from Alan Rickman’s illustrious career, including the title, release year, and his role:
Die Hard (1988) – Hans Gruber
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) – Sheriff of Nottingham
Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990) – Jamie
Sense and Sensibility (1995) – Colonel Brandon
Michael Collins (1996) – Éamon de Valera
Galaxy Quest (1999) – Alexander Dane / Dr. Lazarus
Dogma (1999) – Metatron
Love Actually (2003) – Harry
Harry Potter Series (2001–2011) – Severus Snape
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) – Judge Turpin
Bottle Shock (2008) – Steven Spurrier
Snow Cake (2006) – Alex Hughes
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005) – Marvin the Paranoid Android (voice)
The Winter Guest (1997) – Director
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) – Antoine Richis
The Butler (2013) – Ronald Reagan
A Little Chaos (2014) – King Louis XIV (also directed)
CBGB (2013) – Hilly Kristal
Eye in the Sky (2015) – Lt. Gen. Frank Benson
Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) – Absolem the Caterpillar (voice)
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