Alan Rickman Harry Potter Cast. Harry Potter book series author JK. For Harry Potterfans the January 14 2016 death of Alan Rickman hit hard.
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman 21 February 1946 14 January 2016 was an English actor who portrayed Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. Rowling Reacted to Alan Rickmans Death. Rowling and Harry Potter actors below with their roles in the films above their tweets.
Mike Marsland via Getty Images Alan Rickman attends the world premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 Its been 20 years since the Harry Potter book series debuted and debate over its characters still rages on particularly over Rickmans character Snape.
He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company RSC performing in. Famously Thompson used her heartbreak from their affair to play her fantastic role in the 2003 film Love Actually where she starred alongside Alan Rickman Snape in Harry Potter. Known for his languid tone and delivery Rickmans signature sound was the result of a speech impediment when he could not move his lower jaw properly as a child. L-R Alan Rickman Tom Felton Emma Watson Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis attend the New York premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.
