Love Actually (2003) – Rickman stars alongside an all-star ensemble cast in what is perhaps the greatest Christmas-themed romantic comedy ever. (Photo: Instagram, @hnnhplmr)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) – Rickman plays the sarcastic Severus Snape in the first film in the series based on the books of J.K. Rowling. (Photo: Instagram, @stefanoguerrera)
The Winter Guest – Rickman made his directorial debut with this one starring Phyllida Law and Emma Thompson as they play out interactions between townspeople on a single wintery day in Scotland. (Photo: Instagram, @guardian)
Eye in the Sky (2015) – Rickman stars alongside Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul in this British thriller exploring the complexities of drone warfare. (Photo: Instagram, @tet83)
Sense and Sensibility (1995) – In this period drama based on the 1811 Jane Austen novel of the same name, Rickman and Hugh Grant star as the suitors of characters played by Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. (Photo: Instagram, @ferdalump_lane)
Blow Dry (2001) – In this charming British comedy, Rickman stars as a hairdresser in a small village taken over by the British Hairdressing Championship. (Photo: Instagram, @pancakes4boo)
CBGB (2013) – Rickman plays legendary bar owner Hilly Kristal in this historical film about one of the punk scene’s holiest grounds. (Photo: Instagram, @ilovealanrickman)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) – Rickman stars alongside Johnny Depp as Judge Turpin in Tim Burton’s musical horror film. (Photo: Instagram, @johnnydepp_daily)
Nobel Son (2007) – In this dark comedy, Rickman stars as a reckless, but brilliant Nobel Prize-winning chemist dealing with the kidnapping of his son. (Photo: Instagram, @rebel_rainbow)
A Little Chaos (2014) – Rickman took the director’s seat for the second time on this period drama set in the time of King Louis XIV of France’s appointment as monarch. (Photo: Instagram, @universalentertainment)
Alan Rickman, the much-loved British actor, has passed away at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Tributes have been pouring in for the actor after it was announced that Britain had lost another one of its artistic giants shortly after the passing of David Bowie earlier this week. Here are 10 of his best movies.
