John Sessions impersonates Alan Rickman on QI

John Sessions does an impression of Alan Rickman and tells an anecdote involving him too.

[@Alcagaur1]

There cannot be a greater compliment than Emma's utter absorption in John's amazing transformation, given how close she and Alan were.

[@davidcurrie8564]

oh wow if i had shut my eyes i would swear it was Alan! Great compliment by John Sessions! 😎😎😎😎😎

[@zapkvr]

If you havent you must go watch that bit where she eulogises Alan. Heart thumpingly beautiful. And Im going to watch it again

[@OzzyOscy]

For some reason my favourite part was: "Alan?" *_"Yes."_*

[@AceripXF]

lol!

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

+Oscy rofl

[@Bryan8329]

Reading this comment doesn't begin to prepare you for how funny it is.

[@samuelclemens1691]

LOL.......Just imaging some young lad walking right up and just saying. Alan.... ....... Yes.

[@AceripXF]

+Paul H lol

[@johnmorgan1629]

RIP John Sessions and Alan Rickman.

[@acommentor6413]

I am not British, So I didn't hear the news...... Oh my god, this shocked me RIP

[@sazfretz1945]

Yes, indeed. I just shared this clip on my Midsomer Murders Facebook group page. John Sessions was in the episode, "Painted in Blood".

[@AthelstanEngland]

Blimey I hadn't heard about John Sessions. I always loved his self importance. :) RIP

[@TheMikeyReilly]

"Mr Takagi won't be joining us for the rest of his life" Best line in the film. Haha

[@melaniejackson-cracchiolo356]

That and “Yippee Kai Yay MF.”

[@joliecide]

Ladies and gentlemen...!

[@cosifantutte90]

This has got to be the best Alan Rickman impersonation ever. Absolutely spot on...Sessions even got the mannerisms right.

[@laurahoward5426]

Sessions was a genius...an absolute encyclopedia of the Theater and EVERYTHING

[@elephantsrocmysox]

omg. alan rickman has such a unique voice, i can't believe he did such a good impression.

[@markfox1545]

Everyone has a unique voice.

[@famuel2604]

The conversation moved on, and John Sessions is just like, 'hang on I only got half way through my bit!'

[@estoy1001]

He's awesome, he knows it, and can back it up.

[@KiwiKugai]

Sessions is famous for that on QI.

[@vermilliongecko]

It's basically what he's hired for!

[@AhsokaTanoTheWhite]

almost like Sandi Toskvig, who always seemed to have to mention at some point in the episode that she is a lesbian with three children and friom Denmark... EVERY EPISODE!

[@phillyblunt138]

I was at the filming of this episode. He was a tedious bore, always chiming in with a dry joke or anecdote. You could feel the audience give off a collective "not again" every time he spoke

[@LPJack02]

RIP Alan Rickman (February 21, 1946 - January 14, 2016), aged 69 And RIP John Sessions (January 11, 1953 - November 2, 2020), aged 67 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@moramento22]

Now they have two Alan Rickmans up there. Rest in peace John

[@Stephaynator]

"I dont play villans, i just play interesting people" oh gosh this is hilarious!

[@vega23565]

Yeah, and he was right.

[@brettmillman9137]

RIP John, you were an extremely talented and clever man.

[@agnostic47]

Yes. But not as talented and clever as he thought he was.

[@peterclarke7240]

Still a damn sight cleverer and more talented than you though 😂

[@rael1999]

@@agnostic47 ...You couldn't be more wrong. He had massive self doubts about his talents. A lot of the time the confidence was a front and in many ways there was always a nervousness in his eyes as though he was looking for approval. I thought he was really gifted and he didn't really get the parts to show that off to the fullest.

[@simon201063]

Alan Rickman saved 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' from being a complete disaster.

[@joshthomas-moore2656]

Simon Swain you have no i idea how right you are, he was carrying that film so hard his back must have hurt by the end of filming

[@TheFrancoMcNeil]

Why a spoon?

[@joshthomas-moore2656]

@@TheFrancoMcNeil It will hurt more

[@lisakaz35]

@@TheFrancoMcNeil Because it's DULL you TWIT! (lol)

[@kevinshort3943]

@@TheFrancoMcNeil Because it will hurt more.!!

[@hugohackenbush1554]

I miss John and Alan so much. Knew them both. Two of the kindest most approachable and fiercely intelligent people that I've ever known.

[@Mark-nz9ek]

What an honour to have known them both 👏

[@hugohackenbush1554]

@@Mark-nz9ek ❤️

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

You have excellent taste in friends sir! 😄 I never met either of them but they certainly seemed like interesting and intelligent gentlemen, sadly missed. ❤❤

[@hugohackenbush1554]

@@arianaajbeaverhausen8175 ❤️

[@philipmancera2505]

RIP Professor Severus Snape and The Professore from Pinocchio (1996).

[@Dory_Darko]

What a terrific impression, really spot on. Made me smile even though I feel sad. What a loss. Rest in peace, dear Mr. Rickman.

[@ArwenUndomiel406]

no no no no. Not Professor Colonel Hans Severus Gruber Snape Bandon. FUCK 2016!!!!!!! We'll miss you

[@MsGrapeNehi]

So far, 2016 has been an utter suckfest.

[@benjaminkurilla3943]

And that was only how the year began. And 2016 is still far from over.

[@MsGrapeNehi]

UPDATE: 2016 got a lot worse.

[@Hannelle84]

He's Metatron now

[@zapkvr]

Trump was "elected"

[@RobertChambers1522]

Holy shit he even looks like Alan rickman when ho does it.

[@macarotto]

RIP John Sessions :(

[@peterclarke7240]

There's something about a great actor who's unashamedly chewing the scenery that's just so appealing. 😂

[@Hellwyck]

I love it in Robin Hood: Men In Tights where Robin (Cary Elwes) turns to the camera and says: *Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.*.

[@Adjuni]

+Hellwyck And the people going "Oooh. :o" XD

[@SidneyBroadshead]

+Hellwyck It's also because Errol Flynn, the most famous Robin Hood, was a Tasmanian.

[@Hellwyck]

It was a dig at Kevin Costner.

[@nyonelove7617]

+Hellwyck Yeah . . . but nothing to do with Rickman. :P

[@Hellwyck]

Daniel Kinsey *both of them...

[@mampdx1]

"We're essentially unwholesome, aren't we, really? And we have bad teeth." Love Emma Thompson.

[@vazquezb2011]

mampdx1 brilliant, the sharpest of a sharp lot. And of course, their American viewers see themselves as wholesome.

[@williamhastie5056]

John Sessions R.I.P. What a talent! This is the great thing about KZbin where we can find fantastic clips like this.

[@rickardlagrelius5555]

Rest in peace, John. So sad to hear about your departing.

[@howardsmith9342]

That impression is spot on, and no one would be laughing harder than Alan himself.

[@Harrypotterandpreggo]

Exactly what I have always noticed. Alan rickman talks without moving his mouth much. And his lips never touch his teeth.

[@AceripXF]

I love his mouth LOL

[@sum1fine]

+AceripXF and the voice and speech that comes out of that mouth. He's still that hot at 69yr. I'm not even half his age but can't resist that charming presence.

[@princesaruu6150]

@@AceripXF yeah his mouth and his voice were very sexy

[@sal4.619]

I read somewhere that he had a speech impediment- something to do with his jaw...

[@rinsedpie]

Good bye John Sessions. RIP Nov 3rd, 2020.

[@jeffstone2136]

John and Alan. Both gone. Both brilliant. Both dearly missed.

[@armandaberlin2156]

Spot on impersonation.

[@eolsunder]

yes its just slightly off but its a very darn good one. I think if he does it slightly deeper it would be spot on.

[@anoshya]

Became very good friends with John during the last few years..a genuine man full,of humour ,eccentricity ,genius comedy and great sincerity. We will all miss him..

[@rael1999]

To have shared conversations with him about life and all that shit that binds it all together must have been really interesting. I'm sure he must have been quite a deep thinker or perhaps I'm wrong.

[@thetigress62]

Rest in peace Alan I don't play villians.. I play very interesting people You will be greatly missed...

[@craiginboro679]

Rip John. Your skill,knowledge and charisma will be greatly missed.

[@Wladislav]

2:30 I can picture it so clearly.

[@lukessummerguitar]

John Sessions is a comedic genius. We tend to berate him as he seems to jump in all the time with some anecdote, accent, funny story etc.. but it's only because he is so damned intelligent, and has a such a huge repertoire of stories, that he simply can't help himself. I will miss him hugely when he's gone... he is a national treasure.

[@MorganScorpion]

facebook.com/groups/472477173529806/ In hopes that you are interested, and that John Sessions will be around for many, many more years.

[@RicardoSS85]

This is one of the best impressions of someone by someone ever! Unbelievable!

[@oowanzdanno428]

To play a hero, one has to be a star. To play a villain, one has to be able to act. Hollywood manufacturers stars. The West End nurtures actors.

[@rubix41]

Also, actors in the UK go dramatic because, when you go Shakespeare, you could be spouting something hard to say but your expressions and body language convey to the audience the mood of the character. It's very hard to get that across. (Have a look at Kenneth Brannagh's Much Ado about Nothing and you can see why some US stars across the pond didn't get it until later).

[@acommentor6413]

Well we have Broadway too

[@LeslieToronto1971]

OMG he is good!!! He even has his facial expressions down pat!!! Great job!!

[@annecastanne]

I loved him as Colonel Brandon.

[@MsSnapeGirl]

John Sessions is really good! Loved him in "whose line is it anyway". He sounds just like Alan Rickman:)

[@fatwalletboy2]

Sad news today of John. RIP. 67 is no age really......

[@ysgol3]

Just a sample here of the unbeatable genius of dear John Sessions - so so sad that he's gone, terrible.

[@djangorheinhardt]

Watch him in Stellar Street on KZbin,with Phil Cornwell.Absolutely brilliant.

[@ysgol3]

@@djangorheinhardt Yes, incredibly brilliant show.

[@kevincollins8484]

RIP Alan Rickman RIP John Sessions

[@hackneyjacktube]

Rest in peace Alan

[@amyrisserenity4757]

I'm a simple person. I see Alan Rickman, i click.

[@vonteflon]

I'm even simpler. I see Emma Thomson, I get wood.

[@godchildzor]

Kid: "Alan!!" Rickman (with the voice of the Devil on a bad day in a bad week): "Yes?"

[@paulbradnick786]

Stella st was brilliant....RIP John Sessions 🙏

[@danielkinsey1069]

Emma Thompson, I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend. Everyone feels your pain. RIP to an amazing man

[@Suprahampton]

John's impression of Alan Rickman is so spot on it's amazing... im surprised Emma Thompson didn't have any stories about Alan from the Harry Potter films or Love Actually

[@heliotropezzz333]

RIP Alan Rickman 14.01.2016

[@Kisamexyoshi]

This guy does the best impersonation I've ever heard of Allen lol

[@philoshaughnessy906]

John Session's Alan Rickman is perfect.

[@MrSelidor7]

It is the villain who makes a film good. It is the villain who inspires the most emotional involvement in a film and Alan Rickman is one of the best.

[@ThisCharmingMan1984]

Was shocked, and saddened, to hear of the passing of John Sessions; I actually thought about his appearances on Qi, the other day, and had to rewatch a few of his episodes, along with several clips on KZbin, particularly the ones where he did impressions. His Alan Rickman was absolutely flawless, and, in my humble opinion, it remains one of the greatest impressions of all time; if it was just an audio clip, and you didn’t know it was John Sessions, you’d be convinced that it was a clip of Professor Snape himself haha. Obviously, his Alan Rickman impression, is what people tend to remember most of all, but another favourite of mine, was his Edward Fox; John had a way of contorting his face, so that, not only did he sound exactly like the person he was imitating, but also looked rather like them as well. I also loved his appearances on the British version of “Whose Line is it Anyway”; his skill at impersonations, and improvisation, was put to great use on that show, and he was always fun to watch. He was an incredibly talented, and intelligent guy; I used to love switching on a show, like ‘Qi’, and discovering that John Sessions was a part of the panel, as you knew it would likely be a fun, and interesting episode. From various KZbin comments I’ve seen in the past, on ‘Qi’ clips, I know that some people found John Sessions to be something of an irritating, insufferable, know it all; this appears to be down to, both his eagerness to seemingly answer every question, and because some people believe that he asked for the questions, before each show, so he knew what was coming, and that’s why he seemed so knowledgable about most of the subjects. Whether or not, John knew the questions before each show, I don’t know, and, as of my comment, there’s no evidence that verifies that claim; but, as for him being a slightly pompous know it all, to me, that was part of his charm, and made me like him more haha. But he was incredibly intelligent, and could rattle off historical dates, and facts, like a machine; I remember, on an earlier episode of Qi Stephen Fry pointed out how great John was at giving the birth, and death, dates, of various composers, artists, etc: he (Stephen) said that he had been at parties, with John, where people would give him the names of various historical figures, and John would be able to tell them the day, month, and year, that the individual was born, and died, as a sort of party piece haha. John was like a slightly eccentric uncle: he could seem a bit pompous, and stuffy, one moment, telling you about various Renaissance painters; but then make you laugh your balls off, with his dirty jokes and impressions haha. In that respect, he was a bit like Stephen Fry, only he didn’t have the same level of lovability, because he came across as more stiff, and stuffy; but there’s no shame in not being as loveable as Stephen Fry, as not many people- if any, are haha. Anyway, it’s a terrible shame that John’s no longer with us; but I’ll always love rewatching his appearances on ‘Qi’, and never tire of his jokes/funny stories, his endless facts, and great impressions. 2020 seems to be attempting to outdo 2016, in finishing off the great, and the good; as if the fucking year wasn’t bad enough already, it’s now decided to go on a killing spree, as a way to go out with a bang...the bastard haha.

[@LB-px9td]

He was the best at playing villains for sure. His characters made the movie he was in. His Sheriff of Nottingham was fantastic

[@mike8631]

R.I.P. John Sessions.

[@drdassler]

Didn't know John Sessions had died. A sad loss. 🕊

[@johncummin3530]

I only found out from KZbin comments that John Sessions had passed away. So sad, he was a very talented man. :(

[@jedionboard1233]

John sessions " YES " , is just enough for me,,, spot on.

[@Phahbyo]

"Hello, Alan Rickman, this is Alan Rickman..."

[@LordXwee]

"Alan?" "Yes?" Super LOL. That was perfect.

[@mrjjfroberger]

Such a rare talent, quite unique and sorely missed

[@Alibabble]

On eof the best John Sessions moments on QI. Excellent impersonation ;D

[@naryanr]

Man he's directing that conversation towards Alan Rickman so hard. Damn good impression though, I guess he's earned the right.

[@ofmanynicknames]

How touching for this video is to be the host to two sets of memorials in the comments.

[@scandowegianpean]

OMG! I cannot believe how good his impression of Alan Rickman is!! :D

[@jackcampey787]

RIP John

[@bittersweet2311]

Fabulous Impersonation!! Made me cry I was laughing so hard!

[@SupernaturalLover67]

omg that's amazing he's so good at his voice

[@lemorab1]

This man does a great Alan Rickman impression.

[@Darkstar263]

That impression was spot on.

[@FelicianoCookie]

I loved Alan Rickman...I remember how devastated i was when I first heard the news of his death. This was an awesome impression. I wish cancer would just get itself. RIP Alan♡

[@RhiannanAR1]

Omg he completely nailed Alan Rickman's voice! Brilliant! Great vid. Ty for posting!

[@chrisstar969]

He did a brilliant impression of Alan Rickman, although this time he might have taken it too far. RIP John.

[@davidharrison9324]

RIP Alan and John..2 immensely talented performers..

[@CF1975]

When you close your eyes, it is actually him. Love this show and it's great to see Emma Thompson here: she should do more movies and I also hope she will also return to her comedy roots: a women of many talents.

[@mollycrownmolly]

Wow, that's probably the best impression I've ever heard of Alan! :D

[@idnas0606]

That was an ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT impression of Alan Rickman! I couldn't stop laughing! :0)

[@Tendoking]

That was a good impression.

[@andreas1794]

A brilliant actor. RIP

[@Fcutdlady]

i think what is good for any impressionist is that Alan Rickman's voice is very distinctive. he is a brilliant actor .

[@rockinfluff]

jeez sessions has even got the head movement and everything lol

[@shanewright2772]

John Sessions is my all time favourite QI guest

[@nickwalter9630]

RIP.

[@bendeedavies]

RIP ALAN RICKMAN NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@shadowsources]

I've always though that the villain should be devilishly clever and diabolically well spoken, which is why we tend to cast British villians. It's not an insult, it's a compliment.

[@madnessbydesign1415]

As an American, I think we like British villains because our division by a common language makes Brits familiar, yet different. Given that we tend to see the British as more intelligent and sophisticated, you have the perfect metaphor for the classic struggle of the adolescent against the parent figure (Americans love rebels)...

[@jabbid111]

That is an awesome impression.

[@sihaooo]

They say some guests request to have the outline of the show before coming on and Sessions is definitely one of them. The way he brings up his anecdotes so quickly feels incredibly rehearsed and well timed

[@andiroidYT]

It's the same people who Fry was referring to when he said 'They say of the Acropolis where the Parthenon is...'

[@al201103]

What do they say what do they saaaaayy....

[@smudger671]

And how do you know that to be a fact?

[@0HalfBloodPrincess0]

my goodness john, epic win. loved it ^_^

[@raminybhatti5740]

Milligan, Cleese, Everett... Sessions.

[@smokescreen1980]

Perfect!! Just Perfect!! I never would have thought Alan Rickman can be imitated so well! I wonder whether he watched this. It must have been such a laugh

[@mikelawrence6840]

rip john sessions a true genius

[@yamiatemyugi]

He dose a very good impression of Alan

[@sjadarkest]

I don't know why people complain about Rickman being typecast as a villain. Sure, his two most famous roles were, but in Dogma (arguably one of his funniest performances) he was a Seraphim, one of the good guys, and in his Rasputin biopic he was more of a heroic antagonist. So he does play both, and excellently too

[@ashleypenn7845]

sjadarkest Hey. He can be my Col. Brandon ANY day. :)

[@sjadarkest]

Yeah, he is kind of a dish too, I'll give you that

[@BuzzKirill3D]

sjadarkest he also plays a good guy in Galaxy Quest, which btw is a GREAT movie

[@sjadarkest]

Definitely. In fact, I don't think I've seen him in a bad role. Every character he's played over the years has been nothing short of brilliant

[@threetimesajh4700]

He also played the romantic lead in Truly Madly Deeply, although he was dead in that role....

[@elikohlenberg]

My god, he sounds more like Alan Rickman than Alan Rickman did. By Grabthar's hammer, by the sons of Worvan, you shall be avenged. R.I.P., Alan.

[@Aztecius]

Well well....Lupin....out for a little stroll.....innnnnn the moonlight....are we?

[@IlGreven]

English men: To Americans, they're either German villains or French captains.

[@20centuryfox100]

RIP Alan Rickman. Wherever you are, I hope the air...is heavy...with spices...

[@rael1999]

John Sessions...A real talent that in many ways wasn't given enough room to breath and show it off enough. So sad that he had so much self doubt about how gifted he was.

[@kamisatori]

It was so good... til' he say: "Alan!" "Yes?" that was too much for me XD XD XD

[@Shaunnahatesyou]

OMG! GREAT IMPRESSION!

[@pia91]

Oh my God, that was so funny, I had tears in my eyes lol. Alan would´ve laughed at that one,too!and how is it that,whenever anything about Alan comes up, Emma Thompson is aaaalways there :D Oh God I love them!

[@jasonburns4071]

Sessions is a CLASS act! So much work under his belt and some people hardly know the name.

[@MorganScorpion]

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