Why we love Alan Rickman - the villain with the perfect voice
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
Baboutmost of the life of Alan Rickman played in the theater, only occasionally appearing in television series and lesser-known films. The actor loved the scene. They say that most of all he wanted to open his own theater.
But to become a Hollywood star, he did not plan to. But she found fame amazingly talented actor, and learned about it the whole world.
Valmont theater and screen Gruber
In 1985, Rickman got his first major role in the theater - he played the Vicomte de Valmont in the production of "Dangerous Liaisons". Performance with his participation has become very popular in the UK and has become an important source of income of the theater.
After playing two years in England, the troupe went on tour in the United States on Broadway. There Rickman received a nomination for the prestigious theatrical award "Tony" and "Drama Desk Award."
And it was during one of the performances on Broadway took his acquaintance with the producers of the film "Toughie"Joel Silver and Charles Gordon. They were invited to play in the British film villain. So began the path of Alan Rickman in a great movie. At that time he was already more than 40 years.
What to see: "Die Hard"
Die Hard
- USA, 1988.
- Action.
- Duration: 132 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,2.
A police officer John McClane arrives at Christmas in Los Angeles to reconcile with his wife. But it turns out that the skyscraper where she works, captured terrorists. And instead of resting McClain has to single-handedly save everyone.
two very interesting facts With Rickman's debut in the blockbuster is due. Firstly, the actor from the UK has already famous for his perfect pronunciation, and here he had to play a native of Germany. But still his hero to speak correctly, than most American actors.
And secondly, Alan Rickman was afraid of firearms, and therefore the role of a terrorist in an action movie was given him a hard time.
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typical villain
Rickman so well accustomed to the very uncharacteristic for the role of the villain, that it in the following years regularly invited to play with the negative, or at least ambiguous characters. He had to stay businessman who throws people in the wilderness without water ( "Quigley Down Under"), a cruel civil servants interrogated a woman ( "Closet Land"), and even Grigori Rasputin ( "Rasputin").
Only in British films Rickman managed to play goodies. For the first time it happened in the movie "Sincerely, madly deeply".
By the way, despite the growing popularity of the cinema, the actor did not forget about the theater. He often refused to screen roles in favor of live performances.
What to look for: "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
- United States, 1991.
- Adventures.
- Duration: 143 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,9.
Seasoned warrior Robin of Loxley during the next Crusade captured. After escaping, he returns home and discovers that the power was seized by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin assembles a team of forest robbers to overthrow the sheriff and justice.
Alan Rickman twice refused the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham. He believed that it would ruin his career (apparently fearing ultimately strengthen the image of the villain). And I agreed, only when the director gave him complete freedom in the interpretation of the role.
And yet, the original voice of the picture looks a little strange: the action takes place in England, but all the main characters, including Kevin CostnerThey speak with an American accent. And only at the villain clear pronunciation.
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voice of God
A special advantage of acting in a Alan Rickman - his tone of voice and manner of speaking. But this is not a gift, but the result of a long labor.
We Rickman was a congenital defect in the lower jaw, which greatly disrupted the diction. Because of this, the actor had a long time to work on pronunciation. And there was a slow manner of speech and velvety voice, hiding the defects of speech, which was later recognized as one of the nicest in the world.
Alan Rickman was a modest man, and rarely agreed to appear in advertisements. But here he voiced dozens of commercials and has even become one of the voices Garmin navigator. And in a big movie can often hear his voice, even if the actor does not appear in the frame. For example, he voiced robot Marvin in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and Absolema caterpillar in "Alice in Wonderland" Tim Burton.
For your voice Rickman earned the nickname The Voice. Ironically, Kevin Smith invited him to play in the movie "Dogma" Archangel Metatron - the voice of God.
What to see: "Dogma"
Dogma
- United States, 1999.
- Adventure, drama, comedy.
- Duration: 130 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,3.
Loki and Bartleby angels doomed to spend eternity on earth. But they find a loophole in the tenets that will help them return to heaven. However, this may lead to the extinction of all things. To stop them, the seraph Metatron sends worker Bethany abortion clinics in a "crusade." And it will help Jay with silent Bob, black angel and muse, working a stripper.
Kevin Smith invited Alan Rickman in the role of Metatron after learning that he - a big fan of his film "Chasing Amy." According to rumors, after meeting with the storyline Rickman asked only whether or when shooting exactly follow the script and do whether it real wings, or simply draw on the computer?
Also, the director warned his friend Jason Mewes, Jay played, he would have to pull up their level of the cast, since he will play with a professional theater actor. Resentment Muse learned not only the role, but the entire scenario of the whole: he did not want to look unprofessional before Rickman.
Serious friend of all children
But, of course, universal love Alan Rickman won for his role as Severus Snape in the movies about Harry Potter. Again, this was an ambiguous figure in the first film, he seems angry, do not reveal the true motives of his conduct.
In part, this reflects the nature of the Rickman. Due to the appearance it can seem rather harsh, and some of his children, even feared. But for the serious face hidden kindness modest man who did not consider himself a star, secretly helped charities and support novice actors.
On the role of Severus Snape's producers wanted to take someone younger, then a prime candidate for a long time was considered Tim Roth. But personally endorsed the candidacy Rickman JK Rowling. Later, the actor had corresponded with her, discussing the development of the storyline of the character, and Rowling has repeatedly thanked him for his new ideas. It is even said that he alone knew the fate of his character before the last book.
Young actors, who played the main role, tell The cast of Harry Potter remembers Alan Rickman - and his iPodThat on the set, he was the opposite of his character. Rickman often joked supported in all difficult moments, giving advice and constantly smiling.
Daniel Radcliffe mentioned later Daniel Radcliffe's Tribute To Alan Rickman Is Still Hard To ReadAlan Rickman from the first film applied to children with the same respect and seriousness, as well as to adult actor.
What to see: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- US, UK, 2001.
- Fantasy, adventure.
- Duration: 152 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
Parents of a decade of Harry Potter died when he was a child. His foster uncle and aunt, but Harry's life can hardly be called happy. Everything changes when he receives a letter of acceptance to the wizarding school.
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dim star
But even after the worldwide success of "Harry Potter" Rickman did not become a typical star. Since the days of "Die Hard," he found himself regularly in the lists of the sexiest men of the planet and ratings best villains. After playing Snape had appeared millions of fans (and this despite the fact that he was neither a central nor a positive character). And Rickman all as preferred movie theater and did not like to talk to journalists.
The actor always scolded stars who talk a lot about himself, believing it is a sign of excessive narcissism. Ever since his youth, he was in a relationship with Rima Horton, but did not advertise my personal life. They married in 2012 after 47 years of marriage. And did it secretly, without guests, and ceremony. And the general public learned about it only after three years.
The role of the actor chose all as diligently. Also he directed the two films, "The Winter Guest" and "a little chaos" (the official Russian hire "Versailles novel"). But both of these films is not too well known.
Rickman appeared in the movies less often than they would otherwise. But each of his image is stored for a long time. For example, in "Sweeney Todd," it turned out that he is also a good singing.
What to see: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
- US, UK, 2007.
- Musical thriller.
- Duration: 132 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,2.
Barber Benjamin Barker returns to London from prison, where he was unjustly sent to the judge who dreams to seize his wife. The hero discovers that his wife could not stand, violence, committed suicide. And then he takes the name of Sweeney Todd and decides to take revenge on the villains.
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Alan Rickman died on January 14, 2016, just a little before they reach their 70th birthday. His last film role was the image of General Benson in "The all-seeing eye." After that, he again voiced Absolema in the film "Alice in Wonderland."
On the day of Rickman's death, thousands of fans Harry Potter Worldwide lit "wands" saying goodbye to a favorite actor. To his fans anniversary planning to publish a book with letters and creative work and present it to the actor. But she went after Alan's death, and the work was handed to his wife as a tribute to the remarkable artist and simply charming man.
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