Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman (Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman) was born on February 21st, 1946. Alan passed away January 14th, 2016 at 69 years old. Alan Rickman was born in Hammersmith, London, England. Rickman attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Alan Rickman was an actor and director known for his distinctive languid and deep voice. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and joined the Royal Shakespeare, performing in classical and modern theater productions.
Alan was born with a tight jaw, which contributed to his deep tone of voice and languid delivery for which he’d become famous. He once said a vocal coach told him he had a spastic soft palate.
He made his longtime partner Rima Horton when he was 19 years old, and stated that his first crush was at the age of 10 on a girl named Amanda at his school’s sports day.
When he went to Latymer Upper School in London was when he became involved in drama.
His training at the Royal College of Art allowed him to work as a graphic designer, which was a more stable occupation than acting, later saying that drama school was not thought to be the sensible thing to do when you’re 18.
He made his film debut in
Die Hard as Hans Gruber, the German criminal mastermind. Alan won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Sheriff of Nottingham in
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Madly, Deeply is a rare invitation into Alan Rickman’s mind, who is one of the most magnetic and beloved performers of our time.
From his breakout role in
Die Hard to his fantastic and multifaceted performances in the
Harry Potter movies,
Dogma,
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,
Galaxy Quest, and so many more, he cemented his legacy as a world class actor. His sonorous voice, his air of dignity, and the knowing wit that he brought to every role continue to captivate audiences to this day.
However Alan’s ability to breathe life into projects was not merely confined to his performances. Like you’ll see, his diaries detail the extraordinary and the ordinary, flitting between witty, worldly, and gossipy, as he stays totally candid throughout. Alan takes us inside of his home, on trips with his friends across the globe, and on sets of plays and films that range from Noel Coward’s
Private Lives to
Sense and Sensibility, to the final film that Rickman ever directed:
A Little Chaos.
Spanning from 1993 until 2016, these diaries provide singular insight into his private and public life. Reading them is a lot like listening to Alan talking to a close companion. Meet Alan Rickman the consummate professional actor, however also the friend, the fan, the traveler, the director, and the enthusiast; in short, the man beyond the icon.
Alan Rickman: Awards & Accolades
Alan Rickman books have been nominated for multiple awards, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Memoir and Autobiography, in 2022 as well as the British Book Awards - Non-Fiction: Narrative Book of the Year in 2023.
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Alan Rickman: F.A.Q
When was Alan Rickman Born?
Alan Rickman was born on February 21st, 1946.
When did Alan Rickman die?
Alan Rickman died on January 14th, 2016 at 69 years old.
Where was Alan Rickman Born?
Alan Rickman was born in Hammersmith, London, England.
What was the first book Alan Rickman wrote?
The first book written by Alan Rickman was Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, published in 2022.
What was the most recent book Alan Rickman wrote?
His most recently released work was Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman on October 18th, 2022.
How many books has Alan Rickman written?
Alan Rickman has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.