Alan Rickman, famous for various stage and screen roles, died exactly ten years ago. We have 9 quiz questions about the Brit who will be remembered forever as Hans Gruber and Severus Snape.
Before Alan Rickman took off in Hollywood with the character of Hans Gruber in the action film “Die Hard” (1998), he made a name for himself as a theater actor. He first appeared in the successful Broadway play “Dangerous Liaisons” on April 30, 1987. After that, he received many offers from Hollywood.
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He opted for the character of Hans Gruber, creating one of the most iconic villains in film history. Alan Rickman succeeded in creating a fascinating mixture of intelligence, arrogance, charm and cold-bloodedness that both fascinated and frightened the audience. Gruber was not a stereotypical villain, but an intelligent and sophisticated criminal who carried out his villainy with a certain style.
The actor has also won over many fans as Severus Snape. At first, he appears to be a malicious and tyrannical teacher, but as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Snape is actually a deep and complex character who has many secrets and inner conflicts. In the end, he even becomes a great hero.
But Alan Rickman was not only known as an actor for stage and film. He also worked as a director and staged films such as “A little chaos” (2014) starring Kate Winslet, with whom he had already appeared in “Sense and Sensibility” (1995).
Whether it’s “Quigley down under” (1990), “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991) or “Galaxy Quest” (1999): a movie with Alan Rickman is always worth a look.
Actor and director Alan Rickman is a fascinating person and artist. We follow up with an Alan Rickman quiz. What do you know about the Brit,who passedf away exactly ten years ago, on January 14, 2016. But do you actually know, where he lived? Do you know, what his first profession was before becoming famous for his screen and stage roles and maybe first of all for his distinctive, deep voice.
14. January 26, 20:00 – Isabell Slisz
