Just How Well Known Are The HP Movie Stars?

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Cindy wrote :

As an American, I must confess that I haven't ever
heard of any of
the stars of the HP movie (although that Richard
fellow rings a
bell).  On a scale of 1-10, how big are these
stars in Britain?  What
kind of acting are they known for?  And just for
fun, what American
star is the closest analog, e.g is Alan Rickman =
Harrison Ford or
something?

<delurk>

Well, as a non-Brit myself (Belgian) I have to say
I know practically all the actors. Then again, I
must admit that I'm quite a BBC fan, so actors
like Dan, Rick Mayall, Dame Maggie Smith, Fiona
Shaw, Zoe Wannamaker, Nina Young (I remember Demon
Headmaster - I admit, I watch childrens'
television on BBC - I am 31...), Leslie Phillips,
... are no strangers. So with a bit of luck the
movie will have the feeling of a good old BBC
quality product!

Kristel