Quirinus Quirrell – Ian Hart
Ian Hart, the man behind the stuttering, turban-wearing Professor Quirinus Quirrell in Harry Potter’s world, has broadened his horizons far beyond Defense Against the Dark Arts. Remember when Quirinus exposed Lord Voldemort’s CGI visage at the back of his head? Yes, that was Ian’s voice as well! Ian’s timidity has now been exchanged for significantly more dynamic responsibilities. If you thought he was intriguing in the Harry Potter universe, wait till you see him in films like “Eroica,” in which he delves into Beethoven’s life, “Blind Flight,” a suspenseful hostage drama, and the TV series “The Responder.”
Mr. Ollivander – John Hurt
With his compelling blend of mystery and eccentricity, John Hurt imparted an aura of enigma to Mr. Ollivander, the wandmaker in London’s Diagon Alley South Side. However, this was only one amazing chapter in John’s career, which also includes legendary parts in films ranging from “Alien” to “The Elephant Man,” as well as espionage thrillers like as “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” “The wand chooses the wizard,” he’d add, and audiences could perceive the layers of lore and wisdom he crammed into Ollivander’s mysterious persona with each phrase. Though we lost John to illness in 2017, his beautiful legacy as an incredibly versatile actor lives on.