Alan Rickman talks about his craft

On The Arts Host Brian Johnson interviews British actor Alan Rickman about his acting career, in 1991. To read his obituary: www.cbc.ca/1.3403317
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[@pevensielavere22]

Alan's manner of speaking and vocal tone really resonates with me. He's so eloquent, articulate, thoughtful and warm-hearted. A beautiful person inside and out. RIP dear one

[@lattelatte3246]

God bless

[@ichtisek]

Yes❤ i feel the same!

[@Lavender_Cordle]

I hope to find a man who had such elegance, sensitivity, && such voice as Alan ❤️

[@mirza2080]

but there is no man like him :|

[@kamisatori]

You better give up 😁

[@VM0451]

Before I became a fan of him, I didn't realize how nice such a voice type could be. I thought I sounded like crap and I was kinda jealous at the comments he got. The strange thing was that those sort of remarks seemed to end up around me as well, for a reason I still don't really get. If it wasn't for him, I would probably just be practicing my black metal vocals instead of seducing people in video games for fun, let alone doing amateur voice acting and doing readings for my friends. He was a great inspiration, and I never expected I would get anything close to the love his voice got.

[@potocatepetl]

And loyal. He was in a relationship with Rima for over 50 years (only the last years married). Such a rare man! I hope, but am afraid I will be disappointed.

[@angela-karinalavandiersant1242]

Same

[@tammychinault1932]

all I wanted to do was meet him

[@noemid2227]

Yea some to but u now what happened to him RIP

[@kaylajones7558]

Same :-(

[@sissi9100]

U will in heaven

[@asherahe]

then shift :) that’s what i’m trying to do

[@sissi9100]

@@asherahe what’s shifting

[@daisymay9203]

He is so fascinating because he can say things and his eyes say other wise. He can speak purely with his eyes. His manner, humour and voice just make him the man he was so pure.

[@barbarazirger7732]

I always felt Alan was very pure also

[@SS16000]

he and Sir Ian McKellen have extremely expressive eyes

[@unasara_]

This man was something out of this World. I still love him so, so much.

[@kaylajones7558]

The world is a darker place without Alan Rickman in it. He was a phenomenal actor. Miss him so much everyday :-(

[@marianne90240]

Alan Rickman is such a gifted actor who is extremely kind, down-to-earth, and wonderful human being. I loved his reading of poetry in Sense and Sensibility near the end. I had not watched him in any Harry Potter movies so I had no idea who he was or how talented an actor he was. Wish he had not passed away so prematurely, gone before his time. He was still so young.

[@laurenl.1923]

I never realized how much I loved watching him at his craft and just how sweet a man he was until today. Goodbye Alan, and thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us. May you rest in peace.

[@Christian_Girl120]

He was such a wonderful actor, but the most important thing was that in real life he was very generous, sweet, a little shy, very witty, and had a huge heart. Very down to earth he was. He was a rarity in the Hollywood realm. Many actors/actresses are egocentric and it showed. I would have liked to meet him in person and be on stage with him. I bet he was wonderful to work with. It's horrible that he was taken too soon from us. RIP Alan. You are ALWAYS in our hearts.

[@pattilondon8076]

Sometimes I imagine Alan in heaven and still hiding from all of us who get there as well and who love him so and I giggle.

[@garrettwinczlav4357]

Attractive and classy man

[@redsquirrel1086]

The quintessential British actor. Pure class with a voice to match.

[@naly202]

Poor boy, he insisted on not playing villains despite the audience and movie makers loved him in these roles. He would have been insanely rich if he had chosen to play the hollywood game. But no, he didn't want to give up his principles and get typecast. But I'm immensely glad he accepted the role of Severus Snape. That sums up his legacy!!!

[@barbarazirger7732]

Yes, he will most definitely be remembered for being Severus Snape, and Snape will be remembered because of Alan. BTW, Snape was not a villian.

[@ChicagoIL50]

How handsome ❤️

[@SantaiHappyBanyakHobby]

He is the most calm and charming human on earth. RIP A.R.

[@noursabbah880]

"i don't play villans i play very interesting people"

[@irenechoe]

Great catch. It’s the truth.

[@vivianphillips768]

I love watching Snape play Alan Rickman

[@barbarazirger7732]

Cute 🥰

[@helmutrosendal]

so good looking he was here such elegant man with manners

[@escapefromthecityand]

He is the epitome of someone who is just so naturally beautiful and virtuous. We truly didn’t deserve a man this pure and special and that may be one of the reasons why he was taken from us so soon.

[@barbarazirger7732]

I agree, I always thought he was special and pure. To me, he's one of God's most beautiful creations, and maybe God missed him and wanted him back😥😭💔❣️😇

[@marlena1919]

He’s voice was so calming for me, miss u sm Alan 😭❤️

[@michaelwinter886]

Rest in peace Alan Rickman, you were a superb actor and will be missed

[@spoolofflarn8760]

I like that the second half of the video is essentially Alan eloquently and completely answering the interviewer's question: "Hey, it sure is funny that Americans are method actors and Brits are stage actors, huh? You are British...you are stage actor or no?" with "Well that's a...not smart way to look at it" Rickman has an interesting take on the different & similar barriers to pursuing a living as an actor in the US vs UK.

[@alimacen5419]

I'll always look up to him as an actor, I want to be just like him.

[@valentinabao3766]

He's truly a treasure. What a loss we all bear!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

What a great voice and character actor!

[@sarahr7515]

A man with lots of wisdom and talent. You will be greatly missed by many, but will be remembered always. Exactly 2 weeks ago you were sent into heaven. I'm going to watch Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 1 tonight and will remember and admire Alan. Rest in Peace and Paradise Alan Rickman.

[@upendasana7857]

A great man,I found Juliet Stevenson's words about him to be the most moving,those two really did have such love and mutual respect for each other,both great actors and human beings.

[@marnistone6153]

I love this guy. He was undoubtedly very versatile and played some lovely characters such as Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility" but man, did he play some awesome villains!

[@alexandragarcia-rm3vl]

i miss hum 😔😢 great actor with a beautiful voice

[@Thepixiebella]

Woo. His voice 🥵

[@Slashkamr]

Man this interview is awesome the interviewer is so eloquent with his questions & Alan is really spreading his wings

[@gizethfuentes5521]

I’m just rewatching interviews today marks 4 years and 10 months since this angel passed🕊

[@Margie75]

He was so beautiful! Love him ..always 💖💖💖

[@barbarazirger7732]

To me, there is none as beautiful as Alan, either on earth or in heaven

[@susyverduzco8844]

I loveeee soo much Alan Rickman...he was and Is my favorite actor FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS *ALAN RICKMAN* ❤😭😭

[@bethanyb1175]

He was so sexy! I think what made him so (at least to me) was his intelligence and his voice. That voice! Lordy 🤗😍

[@retrofan2470]

Rest in peace Alan Rickman ❤️❤️❤️

[@justbecauseihavethetime5209]

alan is my hero :) always

[@bodieofci5418]

Brilliant actor and nice man. RIP

[@knowitallsbuttonsandcurls9689]

Most handsome

[@jessihunt1860]

I miss him so much

[@Dutchfruitjar]

That voice

[@hazelg94]

Miss na kita Alan Rickman :'(

[@cla1]

I can't believe this was actually uploaded on 14 January. Wow, 5 years now:)

[@mrs.sanchez1414]

This video was published on the day he died. That makes me so sad.

[@user-kw8xq2vn6c]

Как он удивителен и неповторим!Какое счастье что он был,какое горе что его больше нет.Прекрасный актер,уникальная личность.Алан Рикман огромная звезда,ее свет никогда не погаснет в наших сердцах.

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

He would have been a very fascinating interesting gentleman to have a conversation with, gone way too soon. Huge fan and crush on Alan Rickman, what a voice! 😍🥰😘👑⚜️💎🏆❤️🤩✨🌟

[@ashleywilliams3957]

He made acting what acting really is

[@laurabritos403]

Alan Rickman, gracias por permitirme ser tu fans. Gracias por tú gran trabajo. Laura.

[@circlesinthenight3141]

he is perfect

[@dylanpilcheruniverse6515]

I think there’s an argument for Alan Rickman as a top 5 actor of all time. With that said I find him remarkably similar in every role but in his case it doesn’t detract from his ability to deliver such an incredible rendition of the character.

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

I love him REST IN PEACE ALWAYS

[@vorthora]

Always...😢😢

[@Tatev157]

I love you, Snape ♥️

[@euanelliott3613]

And when Alan saw the breadth of his domain he wept, for there were no more critics to astonish. Benefits of a Royal Shakespeare Company education.

[@user-qm7um1uh7e]

This is our favorite badass Alan doing his amazing magic a true icon legend idol and hero he will be missed happy 78th birthday to our beloved best friend of TV stage and screen thank you for your service we ❤ you rip Alan 👑☠️🐍🤍💚🎁🎈🎊🎉🎂

[@sahej6939]

His journal is delightful

[@LordMountbutter]

Unfortunately, it feels like Alan was a lot more verbal person than epistolar. He even scolded himself in diary to write down more of thoughts and controversial things... How much is lost now...

[@user-ge9ls9gt3x]

Love his remarkable voice ❤

[@racheld.4583]

I love how much Alan hates doing this interview, lol.

[@kaleoy7584]

Alan was very good in portraying villain roles. Same goes with actor Christopher Walken.

[@EphemeralProductions]

some actors just are. I think it's simply because they are good actors. :)

[@amitysea]

Both are two of my favorites.

[@megs8682]

I adore his voice😍❤

[@lizstroud9029]

You're such a good person

[@jshaw4757]

Thanks your not bad yourself

[@MsAppassionata]

Is there any more to this interview?

[@MrJCTONE]

Elliott Marston "Some men are born in the wrong century. I think I was born on the wrong continent"

[@akant9935]

Светлая память,чудесному и восхитительному Человеку.

[@r.melindar.1349]

What a loss...one of the great ones...gone way too soon...

[@user-fr6vz5xv2j]

Как жаль,что такие прекрасные люди уходят так рано(Но они навсегда останутся в наших сердцах

[@carolegill2456]

He was a great actor

[@ashleyartus1193]

The book " Respect for Acting" Uta Hagen. If you are serious. This book he mentions is the one. X

[@im_rachel.r]

I want to see you Alan

[@user-qm7um1uh7e]

A badass British idol rip Alan Sydney Patrick rickman

[@xxannxx87]

Do you like playing in films? No he didn't like it that's why he does it😂

[@Chertoff88]

The man was a class act.

[@JoshwaLaw]

I love how the interviewer kept shitting on America and Alan just kept saying "no there's nothing wrong with it, in fact it can be quite good"

[@faithwilliams1431]

I have the biggest crush on him!!!! I wish he were alive so I could write him fan mail. 😢

[@Sarasapien]

💘

[@nolgozappazida]

Excuse me? 0:23 "korea?" i'm your korean fan. i real love you T.T

[@zrnzr393]

He said career

[@Kai-yz7zb]

저도 처음에 코리아라고 들었어요ㅜㅜ 여기서 알란님 한국팬을보다니!!!

[@alimacen5419]

Wow, I find it amazing that for him there's something wrong with Stanislavsky not many actors say that. Now I don't know what teaching I should believe, I am now questioning what I know about acting.

[@vorthora]

Always question everything. Best way to learn and grow....

[@chloebrannigan5364]

Jesus chist he's so hot

[@renekackline2377]

You got that right! Beautiful....just beautiful ❤️

[@jshaw4757]

Calm down girls I will get to you when I can....

[@renekackline2377]

@@jshaw4757 You are not the beautiful Alan Rickman. Me and thousands of others don't want no imitation.....we only want the real thing. To have met him would have been HEAVEN! RIP, BEAUTIFUL 🌹

[@jshaw4757]

@@renekackline2377 He resides spiritually in my tongue...be carefull what you un-wish for....now im just off for a cup off something hot n wet..perhaps some chocolate involved...

[@renekackline2377]

@@jshaw4757 now, now... don't be jealous. Reading your posting I can tell that you are just obnoxious and nasty. I'll pass. Give me ARickman anyday❤️

[@GretaHausler]

❤

[@AngryChineseWoman]

Happy trails, Hans...

[@rcadenow7543]

The best

[@valentinanoir]

he was really fine

[@marberg1579]

Im sure there s nowhere elso to go after the sherrif of nottingham... SNAPE HAS ENTERED THE CHAT 🤣🥰

[@anoja31]

🥺😞

[@N_Loco_Parenthesis]

[4:21] he saw the future

[@matthewcrome]

Alexander: You're just going to have to figure out what it wants. What is its motivation? Jason: It's a rock monster. It doesn't have motivation. Alexander: See, that's your problem, Jason. You were never serious about the craft.

[@suesturges6022]

Emma Thompson and Alan ever give each other a hot kisses!

[@BlackReligion101]

Not sure there is anywhere to go after the Sheriff of Nottingham. One severus snape later...

[@amitysea]

And then he meets Professor Snape.

[@morefiction3264]

You're just going to have to figure out what is its motivation It's a Rock Monster. It doesn't have motivations. That's your problem you know, You were never serious about the craft.

[@EphemeralProductions]

and then he played Snape. LOL

[@teeniebeenie8774]

odd they cant kick the dam cigs fore its too late. bizarre...

[@iwonaiwona7559]

Mistyfikacja i zmęczenie życiem 🌏🥓🍳🥓🥓🌏🌰🌰🌰🌰🍌🍌🍌🥜🥜🥜🌏🤣🍌🍌🍌🥜🥜🥜🌰🌰🌰🌰🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🤣

[@michaelexman5474]

What a terrible interviewer!!!!

[@bethfiori4708]

Lovely man, patient with an annoying interviewer.

[@BellyLaugher]

imo: Brian Johnson bordered on obnoxious, & was outright rudely pompous & arrogant in his "interview" w/ Mr. Rickman. As an American, I found him quite embarrassingly fitting the stereotype of Americans as brash, inconsiderate, pushy, & full-of-themselves. Genuine curiosity was glaringly absent in this "professional" 's piece. Mr. Rickman handled the "clever" statements in the guise of questions, however, with patience, grace, & generously educated Mr. Johnson (& viewers), to boot.

[@lilcicero77]

I love Rickman but he is comically wrong about Stanislavsky, and oddly pompous here, even though he was very down to earth in real life. He says he likes Respect for Acting but not Stanislavsky, but Respect for Acting is completely based on Stanislavsky's work !

[@Quinkerbell_3604]

This interviewer is just awful. Alan speaking is heaven.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

How pretentious and boring .