The Emmy-nominated actor, who boasts a packed resume, is set to play the mysterious and quick-tempered professor.

This should show a little underneath the unbuttoned high collar of the jacket. Snape uses a polished black wand. It has a few inches of carvings on the helm, but the rest is smooth to the tip.

Professor Severus Snape, played by Alan Rickman, is one of the most iconic Harry Potter characters. These are his best quotes from the movies.

Bellatrix watched, her wand upon their clasped hands ... but sneaky, slithering, Severus Snape. What have we learned since our discovery of the Golden Ticket? We have seen that J.K. Rowling ...

"I May Destroy You" and "Black Mirror" actor Paapa Essiedu will play the vital role of Potions Professor Severus Snape in the ...

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced.

John Lithgow previously stated that he had been cast as Dumbledore, which HBO confirmed Monday, along with Janet McTeer as ...