Alan Rickman was a highly acclaimed British actor celebrated for his unforgettable roles as Hans Gruber in Die Hard (1988), the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Sir Alexander Dane in Galaxy Quest (1999), and Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series (2001–2011). His distinguished performances across stage and screen earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. #alanrickman #snape #harrypotter #diehard #90s