Alan Rickman

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Characters played by Alan Rickman

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

A formidable Potions master whose guarded loyalties and past shape his complicated role in the conflict.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Complex Potions Master and double agent whose deep love for Lily Potter drives his covert protection of Harry.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Complex Potions master and double agent with a tragic past.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Complex Potions professor, double agent with hidden loyalty to Dumbledore.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Complex potions master and double agent with a tragic past and hidden loyalty.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

A complex Potions Master and double agent whose hidden loyalties and tragic past shape the series' climax.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Complex Potions master and double agent with a hidden allegiance.

Severus Snape — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Complex Potions master and double agent with a tragic past and hidden loyalties.

Absolem / Caterpillar — Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Wise, grumpy caterpillar who guides Alice with cryptic advice and prophecy.

Hans Gruber — Die Hard (1988)

Sophisticated German terrorist leader who seizes Nakatomi Plaza.

Absolem / Caterpillar — Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)

Physical manifestation of the caterpillar, interacting directly with characters in Underland.

Harry — Love Actually (2003)

Successful executive whose marriage is tested by workplace temptation.

Career Overview

Alan Rickman has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Wizarding World with 8 titles. Signature works include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
91
Birth Date
1946-02-21
Birth Place
Acton, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q106481), public domain (CC0).