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Google celebrates actor Alan Rickman with a doodle — but not for his 'Harry Potter' role
The beloved actor, also known for his roles in "Die Hard" and "Galaxy Quest," launched his career o…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Alan Rickman fought to remove a pivotal line in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' calling it 'confusing and diluting'
Alan Rickman argued with producers to remove an important line at the end of "Harry Potter and the …
Eammon Jacobs
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Alan Rickman nearly quit 'Harry Potter' but stayed because Snape's redemption was a 'cliff edge to hang on to'
Alan Rickman's diary excerpts reveal that the star nearly quit the "Harry Potter" franchise, but st…
Eammon Jacobs
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Alan Rickman clashed with producers over 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' and had to 'push the bile back down'
Alan Rickman explained in his diary that he argued with producers when working with "Harry Potter a…
Eammon Jacobs
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'Harry Potter' star Alan Rickman was one of the only people who knew how Snape's story ended from 'very early' on and 'never told anyone,' according to Daniel Radcliffe
When director Chris Columbus asked about acting choices tied to Snape's future, Alan Rickman would …
Palmer Haasch
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The 'Harry Potter' reunion special paid subtle tribute to Alan Rickman with its ending
HBO Max's "Harry Potter" reunion special ended with one of Alan Rickman's most iconic lines as Seve…
Palmer Haasch
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'Harry Potter' star Alan Rickman called older cast including Maggie Smith 'glorified extras' in surprising diary extract
"Harry Potter" star Alan Rickman said the older supporting cast were like extras rather than able t…
Eammon Jacobs
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'Harry Potter' star Alan Rickman thought Emma Watson's diction was 'this side of Albania at times' in early films, according to personal diary
Excerpts from Alan Rickman's diary show that the late "Harry Potter" star criticized Emma Watson's …
Eammon Jacobs
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'Harry Potter' star Tom Felton remembers being scolded by Alan Rickman on set after stepping on his cloak: 'I'll never forget those words'
"You have to bear in mind his cloak's attached around his neck. I nearly killed the poor man!" expl…
Jason Guerrasio
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A House panel was forced to recess briefly after the 'Galaxy Quest' theme started playing in the background
A famous line of the movie could be heard: "By Grabthar's hammer, you shall be avenged!" A panel sp…
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Matthew Lewis says Alan Rickman took him aside for career advice on the last day of 'Harry Potter' filming
Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom, worked with Rickman for 10 years, but it wasn't until the fin…
Jacob Sarkisian
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Alan Rickman was the toughest actor I ever interviewed - and the smartest
There was a lot of class in Rickman's disgust with the media junket, which unfortunately is by far …
Matthew DeBord
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British film icon Alan Rickman has died aged 69
His family confirmed his death on Thursday. Rickman is best known to younger fans for his role as P…
Charles Clark
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'Harry Potter' fans are reacting to Alan Rickman's death with the perfect wand GIF
His career spanned over two decades both on stage as well as on screen. But it was his role as Prof…
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How 'Die Hard's' director tricked Alan Rickman into making the best scene of his career
Director John McTiernan asked Rickman to fall backward onto an airbag from 25 feet in the air, to c…
Paul Schrodt
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Alan Rickman's glorious acting career in 16 photos - from the stage to 'Die Hard' and 'Harry Potter'
A year later, he made his film debut as the notorious villian Hans Gruber in "Die Hard". And thus b…
Anjelica Oswald
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Alan Rickman wrote a heartwarming goodbye letter to 'Harry Potter'and J.K. Rowling
I have just returned from the dubbing studio where I spoke into a microphone as Severus Snape for t…
Kim Renfro
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Daniel Radcliffe wrote a touching tribute to 'Harry Potter' costar Alan Rickman - 'one of the greatest actors I will ever work with'
The actor described Rickman as "extremely kind, generous, self-deprecating and funny," contrary to …
Anjelica Oswald
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Gary Oldman says his work as Sirius Black in the 'Harry Potter' movies was 'mediocre'
Legendary actor Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in the "Harry Potter" movies, said he'd like t…
Jason Guerrasio
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John Leguizamo refuses to be a 'goofy' villain in 'Violent Night' and exposes Hollywood's unspoken 'Latin quota'
The actor didn't hold back while speaking to Insider about the need for more Latin representation i…