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Alan Rickman

English actor and director known for Die Hard, Sense and Sensibility, and the Harry Potter films.

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Occupation

Actor, director

Born in

Acton, London, England

Born

February 21, 1946

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Pisces

25,530

days lived

69

age at death

Born
February 21, 1946 in 🇬🇧Acton, London, England
Died
January 14, 2016 in London, England (aged 69)
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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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Planetary positions calculated for February 21, 1946

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2016
Day 25,529
Age 69

Death

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Jan 14, 2016

Alan Rickman dies of pancreatic cancer in London, aged 69.

2014
Day 24,786
Age 67

A Little Chaos Release

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Jan 1, 2014

Rickman directs and stars in 'A Little Chaos', a period drama.

2012
Day 24,055
Age 65

Marriage to Rima Horton

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Jan 1, 2012

Marries Rima Horton in a private ceremony after a long relationship.

2011
Day 23,885
Age 65

Harry Potter Film Series Concludes

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Jul 15, 2011

The final Harry Potter film, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2' is released.

1997
Day 18,577
Age 50

Rasputin Wins Golden Globe

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Jan 1, 1997

Wins a Golden Globe for Best Actor in 'Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny'.

Day 18,577
Age 50

Directorial Debut

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Jan 1, 1997

Directs 'The Winter Guest', starring Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law.

1992
Day 16,750
Age 45

BAFTA Award for Robin Hood

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Jan 1, 1992

Wins a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'.

1990
Day 16,020
Age 43

Truly Madly Deeply Release

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Jan 1, 1990

Stars in 'Truly, Madly, Deeply', a romantic comedy-drama.

1988
Day 15,289
Age 41

Die Hard Release

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Jan 1, 1988

Breakthrough role as Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard'.

1985
Day 14,194
Age 38

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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Jan 1, 1985

Nominated for a Tony Award for his role in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'.

1978
Day 11,637
Age 31

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Jan 1, 1978

Joins the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1974
Day 10,176
Age 27

RADA Graduation

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Jan 1, 1974

Graduates from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

1972
Day 9,445
Age 25

Establishes Graphics Design Studio

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Jan 1, 1972

Founds a graphics design studio with friends, called 'Graphiti'.

1968
Day 7,984
Age 21

Studies at Chelsea College of Art and Design

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Jan 1, 1968

Attends Chelsea College of Art and Design.

1957
Day 3,967
Age 10

Studies at Latymer Upper School

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Jan 1, 1957

Attends Latymer Upper School on a scholarship.

1946
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Birth

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Feb 21, 1946

Born in Hammersmith, London, England.