Actor Rickman is the stage name of ALAN Sidney Patrick Rickman, an English actor and director. He is best known for his roles in Die Hard, Harry Potter, and Love Actually. His first name, ALAN, is a four-letter word commonly used as a given name. His full name, ALAN Sidney Patrick Rickman, is a five-letter word. He is also well known for his role in the 1988 action film Die Hard, which is a seven-letter word.