Definition of Alan Rickman from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Alan Rickman

/ˌælən ˈrɪkmən/

(1947-2016) an English actor in theatre, films and television. His film work included leading parts in Truly, Madly, Deeply (1991) and Michael Collins (1996). He played the part of Professor Severus Snape in the series of Harry Potter films (2001-11).

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