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Alan Rickman

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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An internationally-renowned actor of stage, screen and television, Alan Rickman was nominated for a Tony Award for his acclaimed starring performance as Elyot in the 2002 production of Private Lives. He previously made his Broadway debut and earned his first Tony Award nomination as Valmont in the 1987 U.S. premiere production of Les Liasions Dangereuses. His final role on Broadway was as Leonard in the 2011 production of Theresa Rebeck's Seminar. On film, he is perhaps best known for his iconic performances as Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise and Hans Gruber in the 1988 hit Die Hard, as well as award-winning roles in such films as Sense and Sensibility, Sweeney Todd, and Bottle Shock. Rickman passed away on January 14, 2016 of pancreatic cancer.

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STAGE CREDITS

Seminar Seminar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Leonard
Private Lives
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Elyot Chase
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Le Vicomte de Valmont

Productions

My Name is Rachel Corrie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Director

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Leading Actor in a Play

Alan Rickman, Seminar

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Rickman, Seminar


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Alan Rickman, Private Lives

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Actor

Alan RickmanPrivate Lives

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Alan Rickman, Private Lives

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Alan Rickman , Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alan Rickman been in?

Alan Rickman has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Alan Rickman been in?

Alan Rickman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alan Rickman been nominated for?

Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Seminar, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Seminar, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Private Lives, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Private Lives, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Private Lives and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

What awards has Alan Rickman won?

Alan Rickman won the Best Leading Actor in a Play award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Seminar, as well as the Outstanding Actor in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Private Lives.

How many shows has Alan Rickman written?

Alan Rickman has written 1 shows including My Name is Rachel Corrie (Adaptation).

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