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Alan Rickman was born on a council estate in Acton, West London to Margaret (Welsh) and Bernard (Irish) Rickman. When Alan was 8 years old his father died. He attended[…]

Alan Rickman on what makes a good movie villain

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Known for his villains and unsympathetic characters, actor Alan Rickman talks about his work in the film “Nobel Son” and the “Harry Potter” series.

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