Best of British in Harry Potter

The Harry Potter film series has done wonders for the British film industry over the years and also been able to showcase so many talents in the films as well. We certainly do see the best of British in the series. Some with big parts throughout all (or most) of the films. While others have smaller parts, or even just cameos. But they really have been such a credit for showcasing the talent which is on offer in Britain. A lot of the actors and actress are held in high regard in the theatre world. Some of my favorite actors and actress have appeared in the film series which is so refreshing to see so many of them in the same films.

A lot of well-respected actors appear in the films bringing life to the much-loved characters from the books.

Alan Rickman – Severus Snape

A very well-loved actor who always seems to be the bad guy. But is he always the bad guy in the Potter series? Well that’s the difficult thing to figure out. One minute you love Snape and the next you hate him, you love to hate him and I don’t think anyone but Rickman could have you thinking that about a character.

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May 23, 2011 | Categories: Actors, Harry Potter | Tags: Actors, Actresses, Alan Rickman, Albus Dumbledore, Bill Nighy, Brendan Gleeson, British, David Tennant, Dawn French, Dolores Umbridge, Emma Thompson, Film, Fiona Shaw, Gary Oldman, Harry Potter, Horace Slughorn, Imelda Staunton, Jason Isaacs, Jason Issacs, Jim Broadbent, John Cleese, John Hurt, Julie Walters, Mad Eye Moody, Maggie Smith, Marge Dursley, Michael Gabbon, Mineva McGonagall, Miranda Richardson, Miriam Margolyes, Molly Weasley, Movies, Pam Ferris, Pertunia Dursley, Peter Pettigrew, Professor Sprout, Ralph Fiennes, Richard Gere, Richard Griffiths, Rita Skeeter, Robbie Coltrane, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Rubeus Hagrid, Severus Snape, Sirius Black, Timothy Spall, Veron Dursley, Voldemort | 1 Comment »