Alan Rickman Book: The Biography of Alan Rickman

by University Press

University Press returns with another short and captivating biography of one of history’s most compelling figures, Alan Rickman.

Alan Rickman was one of the most talented stage and screen actors of all time. The winner of multiple Golden Globe, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Tony, People’s Choice, and MTV Movie Awards, he captivated audiences around the world and across five decades. But for all his remarkable accomplishments, Rickman will always be the cunning, complex, sarcastic, Harry Potter professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Severus Snape.

How did Alan Rickman overcome the premature death of his father, emerge from West London poverty, switch careers, become an actor, wow the critics of theater and film, and inspire millions of adoring fans?

This short book tells the intensely human story of a man who changed the world in a way that no one else could.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

43 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2022

Reviews

[Robin Dix · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book may be short, but it is a wonderful reminder to just how talented Alan Rickman was. We are all better for having been able to see his talent and continue to enjoy his work even after his passing.

[Bridget Neace · Rating 3 out of 5]

My sister asked me for a birthday gift idea that my nephew/godson could give me; I suggested "the Alan Rickman biography," assuming she'd know I meant "Madly, Deeply..."

I was surprised when this little thing arrived in the mail--however, I'm not complaining! It was a quick and interesting little read and I appreciate the gift. :)

3.5 stars

[debbicat *made of stardust* · Rating 4 out of 5]

These University Press books are pretty good! Short reads with a lot of details. As I am a big fan of Alan Rickman I enjoyed this. Some of the books are available right now on KU to read for free. Definitely worth your time if you have KU. He will always be someone I admire and respect. I have his diaries too, that just came out. This is actually better to read before his new book if you can. You might understand some of his thoughts and more about his career by reading this before his newly published diaries. If you have KU I highly recommend this! Well worth your time.

[Lara Vehar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was short and sweet - and I loved it. I learned a lot of new things I didn't know before, like the fact that he already had cancer during the filiming of Harry Potter and that he wanted to quit half way through but he pushed on because he wanted to finish what he started. He was such a great actor and is still one of the legends in acting.

[Bernard M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, but short, Biography on Alan Rickman

Great insight on Rickman, though short. Definitely worth the read. Didn't realize his hesitancy to play Snape. Really going to miss his characters.

[Gina · Rating 2 out of 5]

not an awful lot of interested anecdotes in this book, I would have expected a more in depth look into his private life.
I loved Alan Rickman, watched most of his films and fell in love with his voice, he's sadly missed, a wonderful actor.

[Eileen Park · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed an inside look at one of my favourite actors

Very precise and a quick read. Informative on one of my favourite actor.
Highly recommend you to read it.you won't regret it

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good actor

I never realized Rickman played so many characters. He was well rounded and didn’t necessarily think himself above anyone else. Rest In Peace

[John Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the book as I did Alan Rickman. I only wish it were longer so we could have learned even more about this great actor.

[Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, concise biography about some of the roles he has played. An appetizer to his diaries Madly, Deeply.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rickman was the best

Alan Rickman was and is one of my favorite actors.... He is amazing with keeping his private life private.
ALWAYS...

[Hayley Edwards]

A Great Book giving us a Great understanding of the Life of
a Great Actor

[Brenda Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the book ,everyone should read.