Severus Snape Actor

Severus Snape is played by British actor Alan Rickman, who was among the few actors that Rowling spoke to about the development of their characters before the publication of the last book.

Born into a family of modest means, the second of four sons of Bernard Rickman, a factory worker, and Margaret Rickman, with family history in Ireland and Wales.

When he was nine years old his father died of lung cancer.

He was educated in the West End, London. He later studied at Latymer School High School and later design at the Chelsea School of Art College. At the age of 26 years, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, where he studied for three years.

In 1988, following a lengthy stage career, he appeared in his first film, Die Hard which marked the beginning of a distinguished film career. Among the films she has played also include Sense and Sensibility, Dogma, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Love Actually...

In 1997 he filmed his first movie as a film director, The Winter Guest.

In 2007 he played Judge Turpin in Tim Burton's film Sweeney Todd, based on the Broadway musical.(Bellatrix also appears in this movie).

In 2003 he became vice president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.