Top Ten Best Actors In the Harry Potter Series

Alan Rickman played Severus Snape to perfection. His body language and mannerisms during his scenes as Snape were impeccable and a joy to behold. The manner in which he used his voice as Snape was marvelous. You can tell he really thought about how Snape would behave in each scene. He was so convincing that even the child actors admitted they were terrified of him because he would not break character.

A lot of the actors in Harry Potter are great, but I had to choose Snape. While yes, I hate the character, Rickman was able to portray him so smoothly and effortlessly that he practically was Snape. Not only that, but J.K. Rowling herself picked him to be Snape. From critics' reviews on the Harry Potter films, I heard no complaints about Rickman's portrayal of Snape at all.

I thought Emma captured this character completely. She, a confident and attractive girl, played a girl not at ease with her looks, showing Hermione's strength and insecurities perfectly. She gave a character, who could have come off as superhuman and unapproachable, humanity and grace. She stole the show, making Hermione the main character from the first movie to the last.

Emma is always an incredible actress, but I feel like she did an especially amazing job with Hermione. She fit her personality almost exactly and captured her spirit and thirst for knowledge. Not only that, Emma also made Hermione a true Gryffindor, one who was willing to risk her life for her cause. Emma all the way.

How is Emma Watson higher than this wonderful actress? The only person deserving of a spot higher is Alan Rickman. Her portrayal of the psychotic, sadistic witch Bellatrix was awe-inspiring.

She must have had so much fun on the set, playing demented Bellatrix and walking on tables and going "Whoopee" when Bellatrix sets Hagrid's house on fire. Seriously, I want to walk on tables and crash plates. And she played her so well. I loved the "Ickle baby Potter" line so much.

It's the first time I liked Bellatrix. Although I don't like the character, I liked how she acted as Bellatrix. She portrayed the Bellatrix in the books.

I can never even dream of anybody else as Harry Potter, not because of his looks. He owned his character and knew exactly how to behave so that he is the closest to his character. He didn't have the stature of an action hero, but with his expression and perfect dialogue delivery, he was able to portray Harry perfectly. I am sure nobody thinks anyone else is suitable as Harry.

I think he is the best actor in looks and acting. I just have a dream of meeting Daniel in New York. Nobody can beat him. He is the best. I love you, Daniel.

She had a minor part, but she played it very well to the end. One of the lines I loved is when she said, "I've always wanted to say that spell," or such. It was out of character for McGonagall, but it was a good "out of character" situation. I personally liked both her acting and the character she played in the movie.

She is just amazing. She deserves thousands of awards and she is the best actress in Harry Potter. I am so happy that she got the part as she deserved it!

She played McGonagall so well!

Out of the young actors, I feel Rupert Grint is the most underappreciated and underrated. Not only is he a cool person in real life, but he was also the best actor out of the trio. He was the only one who could act in the first few films. His comedic timing and delivery were more than good in all of them.

Daniel Radcliffe often couldn't express subtle emotions, especially in the earlier films. Emma Watson often overacted, relying too much on her eyebrows to convey emotions. Rupert, however, played Ron perfectly. You only had to see his face to know if he was feeling sad, admiration, jealousy, frustration, anger, etc., in any scene. Too bad the movies gave all his good lines and traits to Hermione.

Tom Felton is responsible for making one of the most hated characters in the books the most loved in the fandom. Next to Rupert, he is the best out of the child actors and probably the most talented. He improvised one of the best lines in the movies (Chamber of Secrets, when he found out Goyle could read) and made Draco charming when he is a complete git in the books.

Ironically, he is also one of the nicest people in real life. He should have had more screen time in the movies though.

Did you notice he hardly had any lines in the sixth film? Yet he changed everyone's perception of Draco just with his expressions and his mannerisms. Some of the best acting is wordless. Tom owned his role.

Matthew Lewis is underrated as Neville. He captured Neville really well.

I kinda feel bad that Jason Isaacs is underrated in terms of praise for the Harry Potter franchise. He did a good job, and when I looked him up, he sounded like a pretty cool dude. If I hadn't voted for Alan Rickman, my vote would've either gone to Maggie Smith or him.

He is my favorite actor from the movies. Watch him in Chamber of Secrets when he meets Hermione. You can just see the contempt and haughtiness in his face, even though he is being nice to her. It is the subtle acting that made him play Lucius brilliantly.

This is the best person ever. How is Scrimgeour higher? Yes, Nighy is a great actor, but this is only Harry Potter.

Luna was my favorite character, and I love how calm and mysterious Evanna Lynch portrayed her!

At the beginning of the fifth movie, she is a bit awkward, but she plays to her best ability as she grows in the wizarding world.

Honestly, in the sixth film, when she said "Yes, nosy" and her lines in that scene, the acting could've been better. But overall, I think she is one of the best characters.

She is beautiful! I think she and Harry were the best couple ever!

I think Richard Harris seemed exactly like Albus Dumbledore and showed the Hogwarts head's compassion, bravery, and overall goodness in the Harry Potter films.

The best Albus Dumbledore. He captured Dumbledore's quiet charm and wisdom. When I imagine Dumbledore in the books, I see him.

The second-best acting performance after Snape.

While his part was minor, he's an amazing actor!

I thought he captured Dumbledore's essence excellently.