Lesser-Known Facts About The Great Alan Rickman

Published on 03/12/2020
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He Was The Godfather Of Actor Tom Burke

Alan Rickman may not have had any children with Rima Horton during their decades-long relationship, but in some ways, he was still a father. Rickman was chosen to be the English actor Tom Burke’s godfather. Rickman knew Burke’s parents, who were actors themselves. Just like his godfather, Burke has worked on stage and on screen. In 2008, he took on the role of Adolph in Rickman’s film Creditors, for which Burke received an Ian Charleston Award.

He Was The Godfather Of Actor Tom Burke

He Was The Godfather Of Actor Tom Burke

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His Favorite Film

Alan Rickman may not have watched himself on screen but he did love to enjoy films on his own. He told Australia’s ABC that Robert Altman’s 1975 film Nashville was his favorite movie. According to some sources, this was the film which changed Rickman’s life and inspired him to go into acting! This film combined satire, musical, and drama with a high profile cast that includes Ned Beatty, Keith Carradine, Ronee Blakley, Geraldine Chaplin, Michael Murphy, Henry Gibson, and Lily Tomlin.

His Favorite Film

His Favorite Film

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