Alan Rickman was a British actor, director and writer. He was born on February 21, 1946 in Hammersmith, London and died on January 14, 2016 in London. Rickman began his acting career in the theatre, working with the Royal Shakespeare Company and other major British theater companies. He made his film debut in 1988 in the film "Die Hard" as the villain Hans Gruber. He went on to have a successful film career, with notable roles in films such as "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves", "Sense and Sensibility", "Galaxy Quest" and the Harry Potter film series, where he portrayed the character of Severus. Snape. In addition to his acting career, Rickman was also a talented director and writer. He directed two films, "The Winter Guest" and "A Little Chaos," and wrote the play "My Name Is Rachel Corrie." Throughout his career, Rickman has been praised for his distinctive voice, commanding screen presence and ability to portray com...