When and where was Alan Rickman born?
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman was born on the 21st of February 1946 in Brentford, London. He grew up in Acton, a district to the west of Wormwood Scrubs Prison.
Questions about Alan Rickman
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What education did Alan Rickman receive before becoming an actor?
Alan Rickman studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design from 1965 until 1968 and then attended the Royal College of Art from 1968 to 1970. He later trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art from 1972 until 1974 while working as a dresser for actors Nigel Hawthorne and Ralph Richardson.
Which film role made Alan Rickman famous as a villain?
Alan Rickman made his film debut as Hans Gruber in Die Hard released in 1988. His portrayal earned him critical acclaim and a spot on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains list as the 46th best villain in film history.
How long were Alan Rickman and Rima Horton together before they married?
Alan Rickman met Rima Horton at age nineteen in 1965 and she became his partner in the early 1970s. They married in a private ceremony in New York City in 2012 though they had been together for decades.
When did Alan Rickman die and what was the cause of death?
On the 14th of January 2016 Alan Rickman died at his home on Westbourne Terrace in London at the age of sixty nine. He suffered a minor stroke in August 2015 which led to the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer that caused his death.