A series of D. Rowling's novels about a wizard boy has spread all over the world, which subsequently followed with bated breath the release of each new film version. One of the main characters in the saga is Severus Snape, a teacher at the secret school of magic. Actor Alan Rickman, who performed his role, is a recognized star not only in British, but also in world cinema. His career is an example of the fact that nothing is never too late, because fame and popularity came to him after 40 years.
Severus Snape Character Description
According to the book, this character is a potions teacher at the Hogwarts School of Magic. He is in the Order of the Phoenix and works as a double agent. The description of the appearance is conveyed with literal accuracy in all Harry Potter films. The absolute reality of the character and its compliance with the author’s idea is largely due to Alan Rickman himself (the actor who played Severus Snape). He is of medium height with a hooked nose, an unhealthy complexion and greasy hair to the shoulders, but most of all who communicate with him are worried about his eyes. They are black, but there is no heat in them, like two tunnels, empty and cold. The origin of Snape's teacher becomes known to readers and viewers only from his recollections. So, according to the genealogy, he is a half-breed - his mother is a sorceress, and his father is a muggle. Initially, the character is perceived negatively, but as the plot develops, his fate and character become ambiguous.
Alan Rickman - the actor who played Severus Snape, made his image a real decoration of the screen adaptation. The most controversial hero of the book turned out to be gloomy and ambiguous, but at the same time definitely attractive. With this role, true love and recognition of the audience came to the actor.
Alan Rickman: biography facts
The British actor was born in 1946, February 21, in London. His mother was a housewife, and his father was a simple factory worker. The family had four children, Alan is the second oldest. He began to participate in amateur productions in his school years. Then there was the School of Art and Design at Chelsea, Royal College of Art. After completing his studies, he, together with his friends, opened a design studio, but there was practically no profit from it, and at the age of 26 Rickman decided to leave for cinema and theater.
A. Rickman's Career
Could he then have thought that success would not come soon, and that the fictional character from the book, Severus Snape, would bring him popularity? For the first time, the actor got the main role in the theater in the production of “Dangerous Communications” (1985-1987). The performance was a great success with the audience and was shown on Broadway. After that, producers appeared in his dressing room, and we can say that the role determined his career in the future. Impressed by the play of Rickman, C. Gordon and D. Silver invited him to participate in the new film "Die Hard." The role will bring him popularity and make it popular in the "dream factory" and, of course, in the homeland - in the UK. Then follow the paintings "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves", "Reason and Feelings." The talent of the actor was awarded the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for his leading role in the film Rasputin.
Critics and admirers of Rickman’s talent are sure that one of the components of his success is a unique and absolutely recognizable timbre of voice, as well as a peculiar manner of speech. It has repeatedly been suggested that his character Severus Snape also gained a special charm. The actor was actively engaged in voice acting. One vivid example is the caterpillar from Tim Burton's film “Alice in Wonderland”.
Alan Rickman died in early 2016 (January 14) as a result of a rapidly developing disease - pancreatic cancer. A terrible diagnosis was made to the actor after a micro stroke suffered in August 2015. He did not live to see his 70th birthday in just five weeks. In honor of this event, it was planned to publish a memorial album from fans, after the actor died (Severus Snape is familiar in his performance to the whole world), it was decided to send the book to his widow. Interestingly, the couple legalized their marriage only after 47 years of marriage in 2015. Together with Rima Horton, the actor has been together since the age of 19. A prize was established in honor of A. Rickman, the Anglophile channel reported. The actor himself will receive it posthumously.
For a generation of young people, Severus Snape will certainly be his hallmark. The actor, however, has about 70 movie roles in his piggy bank. In order to get to know his talent and creativity more closely, we suggest paying attention to at least three paintings with his participation.
The series "Rasputin"
The serial film was released on television in 1996. The plot of the plot was based on real historical facts and events. The story of the boundless influence of a simple village peasant, who allegedly had the supernatural gift of healing and foresight, on the royal family. The narration is on behalf of the young prince Alexei, whom the wise old man treated for hemophilia. From the point of view of history, the picture has some inaccuracies. However, Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) is a truly brilliant actor, his talented play, as already mentioned, was marked by two prestigious film awards and is the main decoration of the film.
"Real love"
The picture is about how different, but always desperately beautiful feelings can be, at any age and social status. The partner in the film and the screen wife of A. Rickman is E. Thompson. By the way, the actors have already taken part in the filming of the Harry Potter franchise. Severus Snape is actor A. Rickman, and Thompson played Professor Sibyl Trelawney. A reference to this fact is the words of the character of Hugh Grant - the Prime Minister of Great Britain, who said in jest that D. Rowling’s book is also a state merit.
"Versailles novel"
This is the work of Rickman, not only as an actor, but also in a new capacity as a director. The picture tells about an ordinary gardener girl. Her tasks include improving the royal garden, but the work will bring her closer to the court of Louis the fourteenth.
The Guardian was the first to report that A. Rickman was dead. The actor (Severus Snape brought him massive popularity), according to the publisher, is one of the most beloved and beloved in the UK. And with this statement hardly anyone dares to argue.