Alan Rickman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alan Rickman.

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.

1987: Broadway Debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses

In 1987, Alan Rickman made his Broadway debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, reprising his role as the Vicomte de Valmont, earning him a Tony Award nomination.

1987: Tony Award Nomination for Les Liaisons Dangereuses

In 1987, Alan Rickman was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

1987: Broadway Performance and Nominations

In 1987, after the RSC production transferred to Broadway, Rickman received a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance.

1991: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and BAFTA Award

In 1991, Alan Rickman played the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, receiving the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance.

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1991: BAFTA Award for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

In 1991, Alan Rickman won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. He also earned critical acclaim for Truly, Madly, Deeply in the same year.

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1995: Named one of the 100 Sexiest Stars

In 1995, Empire chose Rickman as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history, ranking him No. 34.

1996: Starred in Michael Collins and Rasputin

In 1996, Alan Rickman portrayed Éamon de Valera in Michael Collins and starred as Rasputin in Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny, winning a Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award for his performance as Rasputin.

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1996: Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny

In 1996, Alan Rickman starred as Grigori Rasputin in the HBO film Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny, winning several awards including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.

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October 1997: Ranked in Empire's Top 100 Movie Stars

In October 1997, Alan Rickman ranked No. 59 in Empire's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.

2002: Tony Award Nomination for Private Lives

In 2002, Alan Rickman received a Tony Award nomination as Best Actor (Play) for a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives.

2009: James Joyce Award

In 2009, Rickman was awarded the James Joyce Award by University College Dublin's Literary and Historical Society.

2009: The Guardian's Recognition

In 2009, The Guardian named Alan Rickman as one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.

2009: Ranked as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars by Empire

In 2009, he was ranked as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars by Empire, placing No. 8 out of the 50 actors chosen.

2010: Ranked again as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars by Empire

In 2010, he was ranked once again as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars by Empire, placing No. 8 out of the 50 actors chosen.