Google Doodle celebrates Harry Potter fame, Alan Rickman’s early career role

On Sunday, Google is celebrating the unforgettable role of Alan Rickman in ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ play which proved to be a launchpad for his career in his initial phase. Google Doodle celebrates Harry Potter fame, Alan Rickman’s early career role,

Alan Rickman was born on February 21, 1946, in London, and passed away on January 14, 2016, at the age of 69. With a deep, magnetic voice and endless charm, he’s known for his magical performances in films like Harry Potter and Die Hard.

On this day in 1987, Rickman performed in ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’, a Broadway play that was instrumental in launching his career. A natural painter, Rickman became interested in different art forms after being encouraged by his teachers and family. He was especially taken with acting. After starring in school plays, he earned a scholarship to continue pursuing this interest at Latymer Upper School in London.

After secondary school, Rickman studied graphic design at Chelsea College of Art and Design and the Royal College of Art. After graduating, he started a design company with close college friends while participating in the amateur Group Court Drama Club. At age 26, Rickman left his company and decided to seriously pursue acting, earning a spot at RADA, one of the most prestigious acting schools in the world.

In 1988, Rickman starred as criminal mastermind Hans Gruber in the film Die Hard. The character is now considered one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history. The film’s success led to Rickman playing similar antagonist roles in films like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

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ALAN RICKMAN’S TOP MOVIES

1. Die Hard (1988)

2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

3. Sense and Sensibility (1995)

4. Galaxy Quest (1999)

5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

6. Love Actually (2003)

7. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

8. Bottle Shock (2008)

9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

10. Eye in the Sky (2015).