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ⓘ About Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman Alan Rickman, an English actor and writer, built a remarkable career across stage and screen. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he was instantly recognizable for his distinctive, resonant voice. His work captivated audiences, pulling them into the story through a powerful and compelling presence. He had a true gift for narrative, making every character he portrayed deeply engaging. His journey began in theatre, where he performed classic and modern plays with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He skillfully transitioned to film, leaving a lasting impression as the sophisticated villain Hans Gruber in his very first movie role. Audiences connected with his performances in diverse projects, from the romantic Truly, Madly, Deeply to the heroic Galaxy Quest.
All Book Series by Alan Rickman
Judi Dench on Juliet
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Judi Dench
Penelope Wilton on Isabella
Book 2 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Penelope Wilton,Julian Curry
Patrick Stewart on Prospero
Book 3 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Patrick Stewart,Julian Curry
Derek Jacobi on Malvolio
Book 4 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Derek Jacobi,Julian Curry
Ian McKellen on Macbeth
Book 5 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Ian McKellen,Julian Curry
Brian Cox on Titus Andronicus
Book 6 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Brian Cox
Shakespeare On Stage
Book 7 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Trevor Nunn,Julian Curry
Adrian Lester on Henry V
Book 8 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Adrian Lester
Helen Mirren on Cleopatra
Book 9 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Helen Mirren
Jude Law on Hamlet
Book 10 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Julian Curry,Jude Law
Ralph Fiennes on Coriolanus
Book 11 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Julian Curry,Ralph Fiennes
Tim Pigott-Smith on Leontes
Book 12 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Tim Pigott-Smith
Rebecca Hall on Rosalind
Book 13 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Rebecca Hall
Simon Russell Beale on Cassius
Book 14 of 25 · published 2017 Multi-author collection
Harriet Walter on Imogen
Book 15 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Harriet Walter,Julian Curry
Michael Pennington on Timon of Athens
Book 16 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Michael Pennington,Julian Curry
Patrick Stewart on Shylock
Book 17 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Patrick Stewart,Julian Curry
Ian McKellen on King Lear
Book 18 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Ian McKellen,Julian Curry
Eileen Atkins on Viola
Book 20 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Julian Curry,Eileen Atkins
Roger Allam on Falstaff
Book 21 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Roger Allam,Julian Curry
Sara Kestelman on Hippolyta and Titania
Book 22 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Julian Curry,Sara Kestelman
Zoë Wanamaker on Beatrice
Book 23 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Julian Curry,Zoë Wanamaker
Chiwetel Ejiofor on Othello
Book 24 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Julian Curry,Chiwetel Ejiofor
Fiona Shaw on Katherine
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2017 Anthology · Julian Curry,FionaShaw
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alan Rickman?
Alan Rickman Alan Rickman, an English actor and writer, built a remarkable career across stage and screen. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he was instantly recognizable for his distinctive, resonant voice. His work captivated audiences, pulling them into the story through a powerful and compelling presence.
Which Alan Rickman series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Shakespeare on Stage series, the earliest of Alan Rickman's multi-book series: it opens with Judi Dench on Juliet (2013) and runs to 25 books across 2013–2017, ending with Fiona Shaw on Katherine (2017).
How many books has Alan Rickman written?
Alan Rickman has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2022. 25 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Shakespeare on Stage series with 25 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Alan Rickman's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alan Rickman's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Shakespeare on Stage (2013–2017, 25 books).
How are Alan Rickman's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alan Rickman's 26 books into 1 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Shakespeare on Stage (25 books, 2013–2017).