Robbie Coltrane Quick Info
Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 128 kg
Date of Birth March 30, 1950
Zodiac Sign Aries
Date of Death October 14, 2022

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor, writer, and comedian who enjoyed a long-standing acting career with many popular roles including Dr. Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in the ITV series, Cracker (1993-1996; 2006) and Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films, GoldenEye (1995) and The World Is Not Enough (1999). Moreover, he acquired a new generation of fans with his role as the gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series (2001-2011).

Born Name

Anthony Robert McMillan

Nick Name

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane as seen in 2007
Robbie Coltrane as seen in 2007 (Clogdancer / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 2.0)

Age

He was born on March 30, 1950.

Died

On October 14, 2022, Coltrane passed away at the age of 72 years in a hospital in Larbert, Scotland due to prolonged illness associated with osteoarthritis.

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Nationality

Scottish nationality

Scottish nationality

Occupation

Actor, Comedian, Writer

Family

  • Father – Ian Baxter McMillan (Forensic Police Surgeon)
  • Mother – Jean Ross Howie (Teacher, Pianist)
  • Siblings – Annie McMillan (Older Sister), Jane McMillan (Younger Sister)

Net Worth

Robbie’s net worth was $4 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Large

Height

6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm

Weight

128 kg or 282 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Robbie had dated –

  1. Rhona Gemmell (1999-2008) – On December 11, 1999, the Effie Gray (2014) actor tied the knot with Rhona Gemmell. The couple welcomed a son named Spencer (b. 1992) and a daughter named Alice (b. 1998) before getting divorced in 2008.
Scottish actor, comedian, and writer Robbie Coltrane
Scottish actor, comedian, and writer Robbie Coltrane (Robbiecoltraneactor / Instagram)

Race / Ethnicity

White

He had Scottish ancestry.

Hair Color

Black

However, his hair had turned ‘Gray’ due to his advanced age.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Deep voice
  • He was obese.
Robbie Coltrane seen dressed as Hagrid from the Harry Potter film series
Robbie Coltrane seen dressed as Hagrid from the Harry Potter film series (Robbiecoltraneactor / Instagram)

Robbie Coltrane Facts

  1. He changed his last name to Coltrane in honor of the jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane.
  2. Robbie was ranked at #11 in ITV‘s 2006 poll of ‘TV’s 50 Greatest Stars’.
  3. He was the 1st person to be cast in the film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) and was author J.K. Rowling‘s 1st choice to play the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper.
  4. In addition to acting, Robbie was interested in painting, writing, and illustrating children’s books.

Featured Image by Clogdancer / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 2.0

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