Rickman gained acclaim for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series (2001–2011).

Actor Alan Rickman portrayed Snape in all eight Harry Potter films, released between 2001 and 2011. In an interview, [3] Rowling described Snape's character as an "antihero".

Alan Rickman was an English actor of the stage and screen. Rickman gained international acclaim for his role as Hans Gruber in the action film Die Hard (1988) and Severus Snape in …

In 2001, Rickman introduced himself to a whole new, younger generation of fans by taking on the role of Severus Snape in the film versions of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's …

Jan 14, 2016 · Alan Rickman, the British actor who played the iconic baddie in Die Hard and brought to life the rigid and rueful Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films has died. He was 69.

Jan 10, 2025 · In the 21st century he became known to a whole new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of the complex Severus Snape, who evolves over the eight Harry Potter …

In 2001, Rickman introduced himself to a whole new, younger generation of fans by taking on the role of Severus Snape in the film versions of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's …

Sep 26, 2022 · Excerpts from Alan Rickman 's diaries are giving insight into the late actor's role as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film series and why he decided to continue playing the …

Jan 14, 2016 · Alan Rickman, best known as the scowling Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, died of cancer Thursday at age 69. The British actor, also known for his roles in …

Nov 28, 2023 · Rickman's next high-profile role came in the 2000s, when he took on the key part of Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies. Author J.K. Rowling specifically …