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Alan Rickman: 1946 - 2016
Actor Alan Rickman passed away today after a battle with cancer. Best known to a generation for his role in the 'Harry Potter' franchise as Severus Snape, Rickman played a variety of memorable roles over the years.
Check out our slideshow featuring clips from some of Rickman’s most popular movie roles over the course of his career.
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Hans Gruber: 'Die Hard'
Matching wits with Bruce Willis' John McClane, Alan Rickman's role as Hans Gruber is remembered as one of his most iconic roles throughout his career.
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Severus Snape: 'Harry Potter' franchise
Perhaps his most well-known role, Rickman played the role of the, sometimes, dark wizard Severus Snape.
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Sheriff of Nottingham in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'
Rickman once again played the villain in a major film, this time as the Sheriff of Nottingham opposite Kevin Costner.
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Alexander Dane's Dr. Lazarus in 'Galaxy Quest'
One of Rickman's more humorous roles, he plays Alexander Dane, a classically trained actor who finds himself typecast in the role of Dr. Lazarus.
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Harry: 'Love Actually'
Rickman plays Harry, who falls for his employee Mia. Harry and Karen's story is one of the saddest among the ensemble cast.
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Steven Spurrier: 'Bottle Shock'
One of Rickman's more understated roles, he plays Steven Spurrier. The Sommelier helps introduce the world to the wines of California.
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Honorable mentions
Alan Rickman had many other roles of note such as the angel Metatron in 'Dogma,' Judge Turpin in 'Sweeney Todd' and Elliot Marston in 'Quigley Down Under'
Rickman also had numerous voice roles including the android Marvin in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and the caterpillar in 'Alice in Wonderland'
Have a favorite role we didn't mention? Post your comments below.
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