Google Doodle celebration of Alan Rickman

Today’s doodle celebrates English actor and director Alan Rickman, a wizard in the world of entertainment with a career spanning almost 40 years.

Alan Rickman was an English actor, director, and producer, known for his versatile and iconic performances on stage and screen.

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He was born on February 21, 1946, in Hammersmith, London, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Sense and Sensibility (1995), Galaxy Quest (1999), Love Actually (2003),

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The Harry Potter film series (2001-2011) as Professor Severus Snape.

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Rickman was also a successful stage actor, appearing in numerous productions in London's West End and on Broadway.

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BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Emmy Award. He sadly passed away on January 14, 2016, at the age of 69, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Google Doodle honours Harry Potter fame Alan Rickman: A look at his iconic roles apart from ‘Snape’

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Google Doodle Celebrates Alan Rickman's Iconic Broadway Performance

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