Everyone was aware of the iconic roles Alan Rickman played while here on Earth. His illustrious career and iconic voice brought to life Professor Snape from the Harry Potter Series, Hans Gruber from Die Hard, and the Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. However, Rickman was so much more than these characters. During his time making movies he not only portrayed villains but a multitude of diverse characters that he always put his all into. Here are a few of his lesser known movies that everyone should just take a weekend to binge and to remember how great he was.

1. Blow Dry

If a Brtish comedy about a hairdressing competition starring Alan Rickman is not enough to sell you on this extremely quirky movie, then here are a few extras to help. Josh Hartnett plays Rickman's son; Natasha Richardson his ex-wife and ex-partner who ran off with their hair model, Rachel Griffiths, ten years prior; and Bill Nighy as the reigning champion of the British hairdressing competition.

This movie is so ridiculously British that it may not be for everyone, but there is so much oddity that there is no way you are not finishing it once you start. It is also a movie about forgiveness, getting second chances, family, and new love. So there's a chance after watching this that there will be something everyone found appealing.

2. CBGB

One of Rickman's newer films, CBGB is about the legendary New York music venue that was the birthplace of punk rock. Rickman played owner Hilly Kristal, and although his British accent does manage to slip through at times, you don't even care because he makes you so fond of this man.

Although it appears that Kristal keeps making the same mistakes over and over again, it's in his ability to be kind and offer chances to everyone (except probably his family) that makes you root for him. Thankfully, you eventually get to see how these characteristics finally work out in his favor. The success of what made CBGB so great plays out through Rickman's performance of Kristal. He not only offered practically anyone who auditioned a chance to play – even his neighbors across the street, The Talking Heads, but he also provided what no other bar at the time was offering – a chance for musicians and bands to play their own music, and a place where everyone is accepted.

3. Dogma

This Kevin Smith film is probably much more well-known than the others on this list, but I felt it portrayed how Rickman is able to seriously play any role – even the Ken-like voice of God. You never appreciated his drawl so much when it was drenched in sarcasm and having to deal with the idiocy of Jay and Silent Bob. Throw in vengeful angels played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and what more could you need?

4. Bottle Shock

Set in 1976 about the wine competition “Judgement in Paris,” Rickman plays French-wine snob Steven Spurrier. In an attempt to save his own business that operates to educate others about wine, but really only does so where French wine is concerned, Spurrier comes up with a blind taste test. The goal of the test would introduce not only himself but also Parisians to wine's made elsewhere in the world – particularly those of the not-yet famous Napa Valley area. While the film does not seem to be truly historically accurate, it is a fun picture, and people get to enjoy Rickman being the ultimate British version of himself as well as an angry Bill Pullman and a hippie Chris Pine.

5. Nobel Son

During his time, Alan Rickman played multiple villains that we loved to hate, but I'm not sure he ever played a character as downright horrible as Eli Michaelson. This character is one of the most narcissistic and egotistical assholes ever portrayed in a movie. I'm sure there are others that can rival him, but after watching this movie it will be hard to think of any.

Michaelson is the recent winner of the Nobel Prize, and on his acceptance of the award, his son is kidnapped. This is the main premise of the film and so much happens that to go on any further about the plot would ruin the fun of this movie. Rickman shines here, and although the rest of the cast is great, they really don't compare to his performance. Even when playing the absolute worst piece of human, Rickman was still an icon worth praising.

Below is a collection of scenes CNN put together of Rickman's more memorable roles. What Alan Rickman film do you love that everyone should go watch?