Tag Archives: Alan Rickman

10 British Acting Families (Who Are Not the Redgraves)

By Rachel Marie Paquin | Posted on May 3rd, 2013

Diana Rigg and Rachael Stirling in 'Crimson Horror.' (BBC America)

This week Doctor Who fans will get to see mother-daughter duo Dame Diana Rigg and Rachael Stirling in “The Crimson Horror.” The actresses will also be playing a mother-daughter pair in the show with Rigg as Winifred ...

Martin Freeman Feels Left Out

By Brigid Brown | Posted on November 19th, 2012

Martin Freeman is quite popular these days starring opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in the critically acclaimed Sherlock; and, of course, he is Bilbo Baggins in the forthcoming The Hobbit. Yet, he’s whinging about not making the cut ...

Alan Rickman Nude at The Gherkin

By Brigid Brown | Posted on November 9th, 2012

Alan Rickman with a glint in his eye. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

The Gherkin is already one of the most eye-catching buildings in London and it just upped its appeal by adding one nude Alan Rickman as an attraction. Out of context that might sound a bit odd.

PHOTOS: British Actors as U.S. Presidents

By Brigid Brown | Posted on November 6th, 2012

Some might think Steven Spielberg made a controversial decision when casting Daniel Day-Lewis, both a British and Irish citizen, as the U.S.’ 16th President Abraham Lincoln (with fellow Brit Jared Harris as Ulyssess S.

WATCH: Colin Firth, Alan Rickman (Naked!) in ‘Gambit’ Trailer

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 20th, 2012

2011 Anglo Fan Favorites finalists Colin Firth and Alan Rickman face off in the trailer for Gambit, a remake of the 1966 Michael Caine/Shirley MacLaine classic. A twangy Cameron Diaz also stars in the Coen Brothers-penned flick, which ...

First Look: Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan in ‘The Butler’

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 12th, 2012

Look what Oprah tweeted: Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan on set in Lee Daniels‘ upcoming film The Butler (with Jane Fonda as wife Nancy).

Vote in the Anglo Fan Favorites: Men of 2012, Hiddleston vs. Cumberbatch

By staff | Posted on June 27th, 2012

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It was a sweet inevitability, the race this entire tournament was gearing up for. Yes, there were obstacles and potential spoilers in the way — Alan Rickman loomed as a possible repeat victor, David Tennant nearly knocked out ...

10 Baddest Brits In History (Or Popular Legend)

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 26th, 2012

Baddism can take many forms. You can be a badass, bad-meaning-good, bad-meaning-cool or even just plain bad.

Alan Rickman’s Roles: Ronald Reagan vs. CBGB’s Hilly Kristal

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on May 30th, 2012

A sure-bet to scoring Oscar gold has been a role as a real-life figure – just ask recent winners Meryl Streep and Colin Firth. Now Alan Rickman, a respected fan favorite who has never been invited to the Academy’s party, is ...