Hans Gruber

Draco Malfoy actor shares intimate memories of the late Severus Snape star, including the scene that made Rickman declare he had reached his peak and his surprising approach to meeting young fans on set.

The legendary actor's first reaction to the Die Hard script was brutal rejection. But something unexpected in the screenplay made him completely change his mind about the action blockbuster.

The beloved actor grew frustrated with being typecast as the bad guy after his iconic Sheriff of Nottingham performance, according to his close friend and co-star.