So yes, that was actually Rickman singing in Sweeney Todd. This was due to a teacher in drama school saying it sounded like he was singing “the back end of the drain pipe.” As the video below proves though, Rickman actually had a flair for singing.ĭespite having a strong singing voice, Rickman generally hid it away. Given how low his speaking voice was, it’s difficult to picture Rickman as being an accomplished singer. The study based this on a combination of tone, speed, frequency, words per minute, and intonation. In fact, one scientific study from 2008 actually claims that Rickman had the perfect voice. Fortunately for us, he maintained this drawl for the rest of his life. His lower jaw was very tight, which caused his words to come out as indistinct and muffled. Rickman’s voice was actually the result of a childhood disability. Due to its distinctive low register and Rickman’s slow, calm delivery, it was always very easy to place.

One of Rickman’s most recognizable assets was his voice. In honor of the iconic actor, join us as we highlight 10 lesser-known facts about Golden Globe-winning actor. While he often played the bad guy, by most accounts, Rickman was a warm, generous soul who was always willing to offer his typically-younger co-stars a guiding hand. Known primarily for his villainous roles in Die Hard and the Harry Potter series, Rickman was a highly-regarded actor both on the screen and the stage.

It’s been over five years since the world lost the incomparably brilliant Alan Rickman, who sadly passed away from cancer at 69.

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