Robbie Coltrane obit

Robbie Coltrane Dies: ‘Harry Potter’, James Bond & ‘Cracker’ Star Was 72

 

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Beloved Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane died today at 72, his agent has confirmed to Deadline.

The Harry Potter, James Bond and Cracker star died at a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland. The award-winning actor had been in ill health for the past two years.

Coltrane, the larger-than-life comic star, memorably played Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series.

He enjoyed huge popularity as Potter‘s half-giant/half-wizard, gaining worldwide fame and acclaim for his heartwarming performances and onscreen relationship with Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter.

In the UK, Coltrane memorably conquered TV screens as forensic psychologist Dr Edward “Fitz” Coltrane in the murder drama series Cracker, for which he won three consecutive BAFTA best actor prizes, an honor only equaled by one other actor, Michael Gambon. He also was BAFTA-nominated for Channel 4 drama National Treasure and BBC Scotland’s Tutti Frutti.

The actor also gave memorable performances in movies including Nuns on the Run, Mona Lisa and Ocean’s 12.

He co-starred in James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough, in which he played Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky, a former KGB operative-turned-ally of Agent 007.

Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, Scotland. He took the stage name Coltrane in his early 20s in tribute to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and broke through in Byrne’s theater production of The Slab Boys. Early film roles included Flash Gordon and Mona Lisa before he appeared on the small screen in Tutti Frutti and then Blackadder the Third. He also memorably played the Pope in 1991 comedy The Pope Must Die.

Cracker brought critical success in the 1990s, and Coltrane made his Harry Potter debut in 2001’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone outside the U.S.). According to reports, J.K Rowling had Coltrane at the top of her list to play Hagrid and, when asked whom she would like to see in the role, responded “Robbie Coltrane for Hagrid” in one quick breath.

He was made an OBE in 2006. He is survived by two children.

Actor (114 credits)

 2019-2020 Urban Myths (TV Series)

Orson Welles

- Orson Welles In Norwich (2020) ... Orson Welles

- F for Fakenham (2019) ... Orson Welles

 2019 Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure - pre-show (Short)

Rubeus Hagrid

 2016 National Treasure (TV Mini Series)

Paul

- Episode #1.4 (2016) ... Paul

- Episode #1.3 (2016) ... Paul

- Episode #1.2 (2016) ... Paul

- Episode #1.1 (2016) ... Paul

 2015 Lego Dimensions (Video Game)

Rubeus Hagrid (voice)

 2014 Effie Gray

Doctor

 2014 The Hogwarts Express (Video short)

Rubeus Hagrid

 2013 Yes, Prime Minister (TV Series)

Rory McAlister

- Scot Free (2013) ... Rory McAlister

 1982-2012 The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series)

Max / Gypsy / Landlady / ...

- Five Go to Rehab (2012) ... Landlady / Gypsy

- The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011) ... Inspector Hutton

- Jealousy (1993) ... Barrister

- Demonella (1993) ... Arnold Silverstein

- Space Virgins from Planet Sex (1993) ... Zorran / 'N'

Show all 19 episodes

 2012 Great Expectations

Jaggers

 2012 Brave

Lord Dingwall (voice)

 2011 The Gruffalo's Child (TV Movie)

Gruffalo (voice)

 2011 Arthur Christmas

Lead Elf (voice)

 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Rubeus Hagrid

 2011 Lead Balloon (TV Series)

Donald

- Blade (2011) ... Donald

- Off (2011) ... Donald

 2011 Kate Bush: Deeper Understanding (Music Video)

Robbie Coltrane

 2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Rubeus Hagrid

 2010 Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (Video short)

Rubeus Hagrid

 2009 The Gruffalo (TV Movie)

Gruffalo (voice)

 2009 Murderland (TV Mini Series)

Douglas Hain

- Carol's Story (2009) ... Douglas Hain

- Hain's Story (2009) ... Douglas Hain

- Carrie's Story (2009) ... Douglas Hain

 2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Rubeus Hagrid

 2009 Gooby

Gooby (voice)

 2008 The Tale of Despereaux

Gregory (voice)

 2008 The Brothers Bloom

Curator

 2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Rubeus Hagrid

 1993-2006 Cracker (TV Series)

Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

- Nine Eleven (2006) ... Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

- White Ghost (1996) ... Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

- True Romance: Part 2 (1995) ... Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

- True Romance: Part 1 (1995) ... Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

- Best Boys: Part 2 (1995) ... Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Show all 25 episodes

 2006 Stormbreaker

Prime Minister

 2006 Cracker (TV Movie)

Fitz

 2006 Provoked

Edward Foster

 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Rubeus Hagrid

 2005 Still Game (TV Series)

Davie the Bus Driver

- Dial-A-Bus (2005) ... Davie the Bus Driver

 2004 Ocean's Twelve

Matsui

 2004 Pride (TV Movie)

James (voice)

 2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Rubeus Hagrid

 2004 Frasier (TV Series)

Michael Moon

- Goodnight, Seattle: Part 1 (2004) ... Michael Moon

 2004 Van Helsing

Mr. Hyde

 2004 Van Helsing: The London Assignment (Video short)

Mr. Hyde (voice)

 2003 The Planman (TV Movie)

Jack Lennox QC

 2003 Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (TV Special)

Hagrid

 2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Hagrid The Giant

 2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Hagrid

 2001 On the Nose

Delaney

 2001 From Hell

Sergeant Peter Godley

 1999 The World Is Not Enough

Valentin Zukovsky

 1999 Cracker: Mind Over Murder (TV Series)

David Roberge

- Faustian Fitz (1999) ... David Roberge

 1999 Alice in Wonderland (TV Movie)

Ned Tweedledum

 1999 Message in a Bottle

Charlie

 1998 The Ebb-Tide (TV Movie)

Capt. Chisholm

 1998 Frogs for Snakes

Al Santana

 1998 Montana

The Boss

 1997 Buddy

Dr. Lintz

 1995 GoldenEye

Valentin Zukovsky

 1993 Screenplay (TV Series)

Dr. Samuel Johnson

- Boswell & Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles (1993) ... Dr. Samuel Johnson

 1993 ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series short)

The Old Man of Lochnagar

- The Legend of Lochnagar (1993) ... The Old Man of Lochnagar (voice)

 1993 The Adventures of Huck Finn

The Duke

 1992 The Bogie Man (TV Movie)

Francis Forbes Clunie

 1992 Oh, What a Night

Todd / garage owner

 1991 Screen One (TV Series)

Liam Kane

- Alive and Kicking (1991) ... Liam Kane

 1991 The Pope Must Diet

The Pope

 1991 Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole

Steffano Baccardi

 1990 Midnight Breaks

Hudge

 1990 Perfectly Normal

Alonzo Turner

 1990 Nuns on the Run

Charlie McManus / Flight Attendant #2 (as Charlie McManus, Robbie Coltrane)

 1990 Where the Heart Is (uncredited)

 1989 Henry V

Sir John Falstaff

 1989 Let It Ride

Ticket Seller

 1989 Lenny Henry: Lenny Live and Unleashed (Video)

Taxi Driver

 1989 Danny the Champion of the World (TV Movie)

Victor Hazell

 1989 Bert Rigby, You're a Fool

Sid Trample

 1989 Slipstream

Montclaire

 1988 Blackadder's Christmas Carol (TV Movie)

Spirit of Christmas

 1988 Thompson (TV Series)

- Episode #1.3 (1988)

- Episode #1.1 (1988)

 1988 The Fruit Machine

Annabelle

 1988 French and Saunders (TV Series)

Big Daddy / That's Hollywood Narrator

- Episode #2.6 (1988) ... Big Daddy / That's Hollywood Narrator

 1988 Arena (TV Series documentary)

Detective / Self

- Byrne About Byrne (1988) ... Detective / Self

 1985-1988 Saturday Live (TV Series)

Uncle Don Corleone / Minicab Operator

- Episode #3.6 (1988) ... Uncle Don Corleone / Minicab Operator

- Episode #1.10 (1986)

- Episode #1.0 (1985)

 1984-1987 The Lenny Henry Show (TV Series)

Various Characters

- Christmas 1987 (1987) ... Various Characters

- Episode #2.5 (1985) ... Various Characters

- Episode #1.3 (1984) ... Various Characters

 1987 Blackadder the Third (TV Series)

Dr. Samuel Johnson, noted for his fat dictionary

- Ink and Incapability (1987) ... Dr. Samuel Johnson, noted for his fat dictionary (as Mr. Robbie Coltrane)

 1987 Eat the Rich

Jeremy

 1987 Tutti Frutti (TV Mini Series)

Danny McGlone / Big Jazza

- A Wop-Boppa Loo-Bop a Wop-Bam Boom (1987) ... Danny McGlone / Big Jazza

- Love Hurts (1987) ... Danny McGlone

- Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O (1987) ... Danny McGlone

- Gin a Body, Dig a Body (1987) ... Danny McGlone / Big Jazza

- On the Road Again (1987) ... Danny McGlone / Big Jazza

Show all 6 episodes

 1986 Mona Lisa

Thomas

 1986 Absolute Beginners

Mario

 1986 Caravaggio

Scipione Borghese

 1985 Revolution

New York Burgher

 1985 The Supergrass

Det. Sgt. Troy

 1985 Girls on Top (TV Series)

Morris

- C.O.D. (1985) ... Morris

 1985 Defense of the Realm

Leo McAskey

 1985 National Lampoon's European Vacation

Man in the Bathroom

 1984 Laugh??? I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee (TV Series)

Various Roles

- Episode #1.6 (1984) ... Various Roles

- Episode #1.5 (1984) ... Various Roles

- Episode #1.4 (1984) ... Various Roles

- Episode #1.3 (1984) ... Various Roles

- Episode #1.2 (1984) ... Various Roles

Show all 6 episodes

 1984 Chinese Boxes

Harwood

 1984 Minder (TV Series)

Mr. Henry

- What Makes Shamy Run? (1984) ... Mr. Henry

 1982-1984 The Young Ones (TV Series)

Captain Blood / Dr. Carlisle / Bouncer

- Time (1984) ... Captain Blood

- Bambi (1984) ... Dr. Carlisle

- Oil (1982) ... Bouncer

 1983-1984 Alfresco (TV Series)

Various Characters / Aristocrat / Micky Wilson / ...

- Episode #2.6 (1984) ... Various Characters

- Episode #2.5 (1984) ... Various Characters

- Episode #2.4 (1984) ... Various Characters

- Episode #2.3 (1984) ... Various Characters

- Episode #2.2 (1984) ... Various Characters

Show all 13 episodes

 1984 A Kick Up the Eighties (TV Series)

Various Roles / VariousRoles

- Episode #2.4 (1984) ... Various Roles

- Episode #2.3 (1984) ... Various Roles

- Episode #2.2 (1984) ... VariousRoles

- Episode #2.1 (1984) ... Various Roles

 1983 Loose Connections

Drunk

 1983 Ghost Dance

George

 1983 Krull

Rhun

 1983 Boswell for the Defence (TV Movie)

William Gordon

 1983 The Crystal Cube (TV Movie)

Martin Bealey

 1983 Are You Being Served? (TV Series)

C.B. Voice

- Calling All Customers (1983) ... C.B. Voice (voice)

 1983 Luna (TV Series)

35T

- The Clunkman Cometh (1983) ... 35T

 1982 Scotch Myths (Documentary)

Bus Driver

 1982 Scrubbers

Puff Guts

 1982 Britannia Hospital

Picket: The Radicals

 1982 Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door (TV Movie)

Mick

 1981 81 Take 2 (TV Movie)

 1981 Gateway to the South (Short)

Various Characters

 1981 Keep It in the Family (TV Series)

Mr. Conway

- A Matter of Principle (1981) ... Mr. Conway

 1981 Metal Mickey (TV Series)

Jason

- Mickey the Demon Barber (1981) ... Jason

 1981 Subway Riders

Detective Fritz Langley

 1980 The House with the Green Shutters (TV Movie)

Gilmour

 1980 The Lost Tribe (TV Mini Series)

Border post guard

- Keep Us Alive (1980) ... Border post guard

 1980 Flash Gordon

Man at Airfield

 1980 Death Watch

Limosine driver

 1979 Play for Today (TV Series)

Jimmy

- Waterloo Sunset (1979) ... Jimmy

Writer (4 credits)

 1993 The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)

- Jealousy (1993) ... (written by)

 1989 The Robbie Coltrane Special (TV Special)

 1984 Laugh??? I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee (TV Series)

 1981 A Kick Up the Eighties (TV Series)