Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman was born on February 21, 1946, in London, England, and passed away on January 14, 2016. Rickman is celebrated for his roles in both film and theater, most notably as Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" series. He gained fame as Hans Gruber in "Die Hard" (1988) and earned a BAFTA Award for "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" (1991). His other notable works include "Sense and Sensibility" (1995), "Love Actually" (2003), and "Sweeney Todd" (2007). Rickman was known for his distinctive voice and ability to portray complex villains.