FOR over three decades, Alan Rickman thrilled movie goers with his blockbuster films.
The late actor's career is legendary and for this, he goes down in history.Alan Rickman was an English actor, whose movie career kicked off in 1988.Born on February 21, 1946, he continued acting until his death from pancreatic cancer in 2016 aged 69.But during his life, he starred in a whopping 49 movies.This included a mixture of different roles, from thrillers to drama, and comedies to action movies.Here is a FULL list of Alan's films.Alan played the terror cell's leader Hans Gruber - and who can forget that German accent he put on?
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Alan starred in this tearjerker opposite British actress Juliet Stevenson.The film sees a woman dealing with her grief after the death of her partner.However Jamie, played by Rickman, returns to earth as a ghost.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Alan got his next big break when he landed the role of the Sherriff of Nottingham, in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.The 1991 movie was a HUGE box office hit, and included a cast of A-list actors including Kevin Costner and Christian Slater.One of Alan's most famous moments in the film was when he said to Robin Hood: "I'm going to cut your heart out with a spoon!"
Harry Potter Franchise
Alan played Severus Snape in all of the Harry Potter movies which started in 2001, and ended in 2011.In an excerpt from one of his 2005 journals, it revealed that the actor was privately battling aggressive prostate cancer during filming for the fifth instalment of Harry Potter.Alan revealed why he agreed to keep filming for the franchise, despite being unwellHe wrote: "Finally, yes to HP 5.The sensation is neither up nor down. The argument that wins is the one that says: 'See it through. It's your story'."
Love Actually
Released in 2003, Love Actually instantly became a Christmas movie classic.In the film, Alan played a family man named Harry, who is married to Emma Thompson's character Karen.
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