Rickman again appeared as Severus Snape in the final instalment in the '' Harry Potter '' series , '' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 '' ( 2011 ) . Throughout the series , his portrayal of Snape garnered widespread critical acclaim . Kenneth Turan of the '' Los Angeles Times '' said Rickman " as always , makes the most lasting impression " , while Peter Travers of '' Rolling Stone '' magazine called Rickman " sublime at giving us a glimpse at last into the secret nurturing heart that ... Snape masks with a sneer . " Media coverage characterised Rickman 's performance as worthy of nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor . His first award nominations for his role as Snape came at the 2011 Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards , 2011 Saturn Awards , 2011 Scream Awards and 2011 St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Awards in the Best Supporting Actor category
2011 Saturn Awards
38th Saturn Awards
Alan Rickman