His greatest recognition came with the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Movie for Rasputin, his true story.
Madrid, February 24 (Europa Press) .- Beyond his role as the tough magic teacher Severus Snape in the saga of Harry Potter, Alan Rickman has a extensive career in the world of film and television, with about 70 titles, and a good number of unforgettable characters.
Rickman was born in 1946 in London, and his first opportunity was in 1978 in the TV movie Romeo and Juliet, although it would not be until 1988 when he made the leap to the big screen with Hard to Kill, the film starring Bruce Willis in which he played the iconic villain Hans Gruber.
His greatest recognition came with the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Movie for Rasputin, its true story. His resume also includes a BAFTA for his participation in Robin Hood, prince of thieves, in addition to several nominations at the British Film Awards and the Emmy.
He was an outstanding supporting actor and his films include titles such as Love Actually, The Butler The Perfume. Next, we review in chronological order his 10 of his most memorable roles.
HANS GRUBER EN DURO DE MATAR
In the first installment of Hard to Kill He put John McClane, the character played by Bruce Willis, in check. Released in 1988, it was the first major production in which he participated.
THE SHERIFF IN ROBIN HOOD, PRINCE OF THIEVES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZhCCu-2gbw
Another of his most remembered roles – and that earned him his only BAFTA – was that of Sheriff George of Nottingham in the Robin Hood starring Kevin Costner in 1991 under Kevin Reynolds.
COLONEL BRANDON IN SENSITY AND FEELINGS
His portrayal of Colonel Brandon in the 1995 Ang Lee-directed film earned him a BAFTA nomination. In the film, he shared a shot with Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant.
RASPUTÍN IN RASPUTÍN, HIS TRUE STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3lPEMYw0FM
In 1997 he won the Golden Globe for best actor in a TV Movie or Mini-series for his portrayal of Grigori Rasputin in this film.
SEVERUS SNAPE EN HARRY POTTER
He was in charge of playing Severus Snape in the 8 film installments of the saga of Harry Potter. A dark character who in the end ended up gaining the appreciation of all the followers.
HARRY EN LOVE ACTUALLY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8M-wa9SEuw
It is one of the quintessential Christmas movies. A choral film in which Rickman played Harry, a family man who is tempted by a young co-worker.
RICHIS IN PERFUME, THE STORY OF A KILLER
In 2006 he played Richis in the adaptation of Patrick Süskind’s novel, which was made into a film by Tom Tykwer. A thriller co-produced by Germany, France and Spain.
THE JUDGE IN SWEENEY TODD, THE DIABOLIC BARBER OF FLEET STREET
He worked alongside Johnny Depp and Helena Bonhan Carter in this film adaptation of the Broadway musical directed by Tim Burton, in which he played Judge Turpin.
RONALD REAGAN IN THE BUTLER
Rickman was part of the large cast of the film directed by Lee Daniels. The British man was in charge of giving life to the President of the United States Ronald Reagan.
KARL HOFFMEISTER IN THE PROMISE
In 2013 he participated in The Promise, the French film in which he played Karl Hoffmeister. It is one of his latest titles.
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