He went on to play Severus Snape in all eight films of the Harry Potter series, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and concluding with Harry Potter and the …

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 …

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 movies (2001–11) …

Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman (21 February 1946 – 14 January 2016) was an English actor who portrayed Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films.

Sep 2, 2025 · In May, the trio of lead roles had finally been unveiled: Dominic McLaughlin will play the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will …

Jul 17, 2025 · A new actor is donning the robes of Professor Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series. Ghanaian-British actor Paapa Essiedu, 35, has been cast in the role of the …

Apr 15, 2025 · Paapa Essiedu is playing Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. So, here are 10 things you didn’t know about the actor.

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 …

Jul 16, 2025 · Meet Paapa Essiedu, the Emmy-nominated actor stepping into Snape’s robes for HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, sparking debate and anticipation.

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 …