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Actor Alan Rickman, who died on Jan. 14, is remembered especially by many younger moviegoers for his role in the 鈥淗arry Potter鈥� series as Professor Snape.

Mr. Rickman starred in the eight-film 鈥淧otter鈥� series as the character, whose questionable allegiances were the subject of much debate for fans.聽

Film fans also know the actor from projects including 鈥淒ie Hard,鈥� 鈥淪ense and Sensibility,鈥� 鈥淭ruly Madly Deeply,鈥� and 鈥淕alaxy Quest,鈥� but because there are so many 鈥淧otter鈥� fans, Rickman was remembered during his lifetime and now often for his role as the snide Potions master.聽

Many fans referenced Rickman's role when mentioning the actor's death on Twitter.

The "Potter" movie series arrived on the scene in 2001 and, along with the "Lord of the Rings" films, ushered in a boom of fantasy movies. Both series quickly topped the box office, becoming some of the highest-grossing series of all time, and arguably made possible the success of such current fantasy properties as HBO's "Game of Thrones."聽

Rickman was often praised for his work in the "Potter" movies as part of a cast of well-regarded British actors. called him "a formidable presence" and wrote of the role of Snape, "As played with mysterious, concentrated power by Alan Rickman, Snape鈥檚 character is so vividly established that even the shadowed silhouette of his Byronic black hair and cape triggers an immediate audience response."

When his character of Severus Snape was selected as a favorite by fans, Rickman said that fans appreciating Snape was to appreciate 鈥渃ourage and determination and loyalty and love.鈥�

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