Alan Rickman, celebrated Harry Potter star, has been honored today by Google Doodle, marking the 75th anniversary of the birth of his character. People from all over the world are paying tribute to the iconic actor who died in the year 2016 at the age of 69.
Rickman was born on the 21st of February 1946 in London The actor was famous for his distinct voice, fascinating performances and his many characters. He was an actor that created a lasting impression in the world of entertainment.
The most well-known characters was that of the infamous Severus Snape from his role in the Harry Potter film franchise, which earned the actor critical acclaim as well as an army of followers. Rickman played the complicated mystery character in a remarkable intensity, but revealed his actual intent only during the final film in the series.
Apart from Harry Potter, Rickman had a long and successful career in the fields of television, film as well as stage. He was a star in a variety of highly acclaimed films like Die Hard, Sense and Sensibility, Love Actually, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The actor also contributed his voice in animated films such as Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride and DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda.
His death in the year 2016 was a devastating loss to the world of entertainment His legacy, however, is still evident in his impressive collection of works. The current Google Doodle is a fitting tribute to the actor as well as his characters that he created to life.
Social media users are sharing their favorite Alan Rickman moments and expressing their appreciation to the star. A fan said, “Always will be remembered Alan Rickman.”
Rickman’s Early Life and Career
Alan Rickman was born in 1946 in London and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He worked in theatre for several years before making his film debut in 1988’s “Die Hard,” in which he played the villainous Hans Gruber. Throughout the 1990s, Rickman appeared in a number of other films, including “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” for which he received a BAFTA Award nomination.
Iconic Role as Severus Snape
The most well-known role he played by Rickman was certainly the role of Severus Snape from”Harry Potter. “Harry Potter” film series. The first time he appeared as Snape in the 2001 film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone” followed by appear in every one of the movies. The character of Rickman’s Snape received a lot of praise from the public and even critics He became part of the “Harry Potter” mythology.
Remembering Alan Rickman
Rickman died in the year 2016, at 70 after fighting cancer. His passing was followed by and outpouring of sadness from fellow actors and fans alike, who remembranced the actor for his skill as well as his generosity and the iconic performance he gave. Through the time since his death, Rickman has continued to be praised by his fans across all over the world. His works have remained a cherished element of pop art and culture.