Alan Rickman
British actor and director (1946–2016)
1946 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor and director (1946–2016)
Born
February 21, 1946
Died
2016 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United KingdomBorn in ActonDied in London
1946
Born in Acton (1946-02-21)
1972
EducationStudied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1972–1974)
1992
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
1996
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1997
AwardGolden Globe Awards
1997
AwardScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
About
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman was an English actor. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he was renowned for his stage and screen roles and for his deep and distinctive voice. He received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Who is Alan Rickman?+
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman was an English actor. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he was renowned for his stage and screen roles and for his deep and distinctive voice. He received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan Rickman born?+
Alan Rickman was born on February 21, 1946.
When did Alan Rickman die?+
Alan Rickman died in 2016, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — February 21, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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