Alan Rickman Filmography
Early Life and Career
Alan Rickman was a British actor and director, known for his distinctive voice and versatile performances on stage and screen. Born on February 21, 1946, in London, England, Rickman trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began his career on stage in the 1970s.
Filmography
1980s
- The Barchester Chronicles (1982) - Obadiah Slope (TV series)
- The Last Vampyre (1985) - Sir Richard Varney (TV movie)
1990s
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) - Sheriff of Nottingham
- Close My Eyes (1991) - Sinclair/Bryan
- Bob Roberts (1992) - Lukas Hart III
- Death Becomes Her (1992) - Gregory L. Harrison
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) - Bob
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) - Vicar
- An Awfully Big Adventure (1995) - P.L. O'Hare
- Sense and Sensibility (1995) - Colonel Brandon
- Michael Collins (1996) - Éamon de Valera
- Egyptian President (1996) - Yuri Ivanovich
- The Butler (1997) - Steven
- Dark Harbor (1998) - David Weinberg
- Judas Kiss (1998) - Detective David Friedman
- Dogma (1999) - Metatron
- Galaxy Quest (1999) - Alexander Dane/Dr. Lazarus
2000s
- Blow Dry (2001) - Phil
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - Severus Snape
- The Search for John Gissing (2001) - John Gissing
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) - Severus Snape
- The Heart of the Giant (2003) - Host (documentary)
- Love Actually (2003) - Harry
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) - Severus Snape
- Nouvelle-France (2004) - Father Antoine
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) - Severus Snape
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) - Antoine Richis
- Snow Cake (2006) - Alex Hughes
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) - Severus Snape
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) - Judge Turpin
- Bottle Shock (2008) - Steven Spurrier
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) - Severus Snape
2010s
- Alice in Wonderland (2010) - Absolem the Caterpillar (voice)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) - Severus Snape
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011) - Severus Snape
- The Boy in the Bubble (2011) - Priest (short film)
- Gambit (2012) - Lionel Shahbandar
- Dust (2012) - Todd (short film)
- A Promise (2013) - Karl Hoffmeister
- CBGB (2013) - Hilly Kristal
- A Little Chaos (2014) - King Louis XIV
- Eye in the Sky (2015) - Lieutenant General Frank Benson
Awards and Nominations
Throughout his career, Alan Rickman received numerous awards and nominations for his performances, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and several nominations for his iconic portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise.
Legacy
Alan Rickman passed away on January 14, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances on stage and screen. He will be remembered for his unique voice, versatility, and talent, which continue to inspire actors and audiences alike.
