Alan Rickman
Breakthrough Years
Rickman's role as Hans Gruber in Die Hard marked his breakthrough in cinema, earning him international recognition and establishing him as a major film actor.
His performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves won him a BAFTA Award and further solidified his status as a prominent actor.
Portraying Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone introduced Rickman to a new generation and became one of his most iconic roles.