Childhood and Education Journey of Alan Rickman in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Alan Rickman. A timeline of key moments.
Alan Rickman was a highly respected English actor and director recognized for his unique voice. He honed his craft at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and gained prominence as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, starring in both contemporary and classic plays. His performance as the Vicomte de Valmont in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' was pivotal, earning him a Tony Award nomination after successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.
February 1946: Birth of Alan Rickman
On 21 February 1946, Alan Rickman was born in the Acton district of London to Margaret Doreen Rose and Bernard William Rickman.
February 1946: Alan Rickman's Birth
On February 1946, Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman was born. He would later train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and become a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, known for his distinctive voice and performances in theatre.
1960: Mother's Remarriage
In 1960, Margaret Rickman remarried, but divorced her stepfather after three years.
1965: Attending Chelsea College of Art and Design
From 1965 to 1968, Alan Rickman attended Chelsea College of Art and Design.
1965: Meeting Rima Horton
In 1965, when he was 19, Rickman met 18-year-old Rima Horton.
1968: Attending Royal College of Art
From 1968 to 1970, Alan Rickman attended the Royal College of Art.
1970: Graduation from Royal College of Art
In 1970, Alan Rickman graduated from the Royal College of Art.
1972: Attending RADA
From 1972 until 1974, Alan Rickman attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
1974: Graduation from RADA
In 1974, Alan Rickman graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
1986: Rima Horton becomes a Labour Party councillor
In 1986, Rima Horton, Alan Rickman's partner, became a Labour Party councillor on Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council.
1993: Start of Diary Period
In 1993, Alan Rickman began the diary entries that would later be published.
1993: Elected to RADA council
In 1993, Alan Rickman was elected to the council of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
2006: Rima Horton's tenure as councillor ends
In 2006, Rima Horton's tenure as a Labour Party councillor on Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council ended.
2008: Rickman Declined a CBE
According to his diaries, Alan Rickman declined a CBE in 2008.
2012: Marriage to Rima Horton
In 2012, Alan Rickman and Rima Horton married in a private ceremony in New York City.
April 2015: Rickman Discusses His Celtic Heritage
In April 2015, Alan Rickman spoke about being a Celt, highlighting his Welsh heritage through his mother's family.
2015: End of Diary Period
In 2015, Alan Rickman completed the diary entries that would later be published.
2015: Confirmation of Marriage to Rima Horton
In 2015, Alan Rickman confirmed that he and Rima Horton had married in a private ceremony in New York City in 2012.
2022: Publication of Diaries
In 2022, an edited collection of Alan Rickman's diaries from 1993 to 2015 was published under the title Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries.
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