Alan Rickman

Biography: Alan Rickman was born Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman in Hammersmith, London on the 21st of February 1946. Son of Irish/Welsh parents he attended the Royal College of Art with the plans to become a Graphic Artist. However at the age of 26, he won a scholarship at RADA and studied there for three years.

His first movie success was as the evil villian Hans Gruber in Die Hard along side Bruce Willis. Other major movie credits include Colonel Brandon in Sense and Sensibility, Truly, Madly, Deeply, Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood-Prince of Thieves, Galaxy Quest and most notably Professor Severus Snape in the beloved Harry Potter film series. Alan has won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his performances as an movie actor. His first love, however, is theatre and he has passed up many choice movie roles in favour of the stage. He is devoted to his longtime love and partner - Rima Horton and the couple have been together since the 1960's. Alan is a true BritishAlan Rickman was born Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman in Hammersmith, London on the 21st of February 1946. Son of Irish/Welsh parents he attended the Royal College of Art with the plans to become a Graphic Artist. However at the age of 26, he won a scholarship at RADA and studied there for three years.

His first movie success was as the evil villian Hans Gruber in Die Hard along side Bruce Willis. Other major movie credits include Colonel Brandon in Sense and Sensibility, Truly, Madly, Deeply, Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood-Prince of Thieves, Galaxy Quest and most notably Professor Severus Snape in the beloved Harry Potter film series.
Alan has won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his performances as an movie actor.

His first love, however, is theatre and he has passed up many choice movie roles in favour of the stage.
He is devoted to his longtime love and partner - Rima Horton and the couple have been together since the 1960's.

Alan is a true British gentleman, actor extraordinaire, adored and admired by millions, he is undeniably one of the world's finest actors.… Expand

Alan Rickman's Scores

Average career score: 60
Highest Metascore: 87 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Lowest Metascore: 28 Nobel Son
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
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Title: Year: Credit: User score:
34 Alice Through the Looking Glass May 27, 2016 Absolem / Blue Caterpillar 5.9
73 Eye in the Sky Mar 11, 2016 Lieutenant General Frank Benson / Lieutenant General Frank Benson / Lt. General Frank Benson 7.1
51 A Little Chaos Jun 26, 2015 Director / Writer / King Louis XIV / King Louis XIV 6.9
36 A Promise Apr 18, 2014 Karl Hoffmeister 2.6
30 CBGB Oct 4, 2013 Hilly Kristal / Hilly Kristal 6.1
66 Lee Daniels' The Butler Aug 16, 2013 Ronald Reagan / Ronald Reagan 6.7
87 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Jul 15, 2011 Severus Snape 8.1
65 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I Nov 19, 2010 Professor Severus Snape / Severus Snape 7.6
57 The Wildest Dream Aug 6, 2010 Noel Odell 6.8
53 Alice in Wonderland Mar 5, 2010 Blue Caterpillar 5.8
78 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Jul 15, 2009 Professor Severus Snape / Professor Severus Snape / Severus Snape / Severus Snape tbd
28 Nobel Son Dec 5, 2008 Eli Michaelson 7.3
56 Bottle Shock Aug 6, 2008 Steven Spurrier 6.1
83 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Dec 21, 2007 Judge Turpin 7.7
54 Snow Cake Apr 27, 2007 Alex 8.1
63 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Apr 29, 2005 Marvin 6.5
38 Blow Dry Mar 7, 2001 Phil Allen / Phil Allen tbd
70 Galaxy Quest Dec 25, 1999 Alexander Dane 8.5
60 Michael Collins Oct 11, 1996 Eamon De Valera 7.5
84 Sense and Sensibility Dec 13, 1995 Col. Christopher Brandon / Col. Christopher Brandon tbd
70 Bob Roberts Sep 4, 1992 Lukas Hart III tbd
51 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Jun 14, 1991 Sheriff George Of Nottingham 7.1
72 Truly Madly Deeply May 24, 1991 Jamie 8.1
70 Die Hard Jul 15, 1988 Hans Gruber 5.7

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