Robbie Coltrane is a Scottish actor, writer, author and voice actor famous for his role in the Harry Potter movie franchise, where he portrayed the character Rubeus Hagrid.
He debuted in the entertainment industry in 1979, appearing in an episode of the television series Play For Today. Coltrane was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire and the 2006 New Year Honours for his contributions to the drama world.
Robbie Coltrane's Early Life
Robbie Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan to parents Jean Ross Howie and Ian Baxter McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
His father, Ian, was a forensic police surgeon, while his mother, Jean, was a teacher and a pianist. Coltrane lost his father when he was 19, which affected him deeply as he said it was the time when he needed his dad the most.
He grew up with his older and younger sister, Annie McMillan and Jane McMillan. His grandfather, Thomas W. Howie, was a Scottish businessman and his uncle, Forbes Howie, was also a businessman.
CAPTION: Robbie Coltrane is a versatile actor SOURCE: Instagram @ robbiecoltraneactor Educational Qualification
The media personality attended Glenalmond College in Perthshire, where he played rugby First XV and even won many debates and art prizes.
Later on, he decided to enroll at the Glasgow School of Art. He graduated from Moray House College of Education, which is the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. Further, the actor has a healthy look with brown hair and brown eyes.
Robbie Coltrane's Career
Coltrane debuted in the entertainment industry in 1979, making a cameo in an episode of the television series Play For Today. It was in his early 20s that he stepped into the acting field and kept a stage name for himself.
He chose the name Coltrane to give tribute to John Coltrane, who was a jazz saxophonist. His career was rising up, and he was cast in several movies and Television series his first debut movie was Flash Gordon, where he portrayed a man at Air Field.
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Eventually, he started appearing in uncountable movies like Ocean's Twelve, Stormbreaker, Great Expectations, Effie and many more.
His big breakthrough came after being cast in the Harry Potter movie franchise, which portrayed the role of Rubeus Hagrid. As for television, he was seen playing different roles in Tutti Frutti, Cracker, Still Game, and National Treasure, among others.
He voiced the character of The Gruffalo in the 2009 animated film The Gruffalo, and in 2015 again voiced the same character in the television movie The Gruffalo's Child. Coltrane voiced the character Mr. Hyde in the famous Van Helsing movies.
Awards and Achievements
In 2016, he hosted the Robbie Coltrane Critical Evidence. Coltrane has won some awards and has been nominated for his cast in various movies and TV films.
He even wrote an autobiography named Coltrane in a Cadillac. Here are some of his awards and nominations.
| Category | |||
| 1992 | Oh, What a Night | Genie Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. ( Nominated) |
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1993 1995 1996 |
Cracker |
British Academy Television Award Broadcasting Press Guild Award Royal Television Society Award |
Best Actor ( Won) |
| 2001 | Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone | BAFTA Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role. ( Nominated) |
| 2002 | Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets | Phoenix Film Critics Society Award | Best Ensemble Acting. ( Nominated) |
| 2016 | National Treasure | British Academy Television Award | Best Actor( Nominated) |
Net Worth and Earnings
Robbie Coltrane has an estimated net worth of $4 million. He earned his million-dollar fortune by being cast in various movies and television series.
He is paid a decent salary for appearing in television shows and lives in a converted farmhouse in Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK. Besides, the veteran actor might have enough money to live a quality life.
| Year | Movie | IMDb | Box office collection | Cast Members |
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle | 6.2/10 | $118 million | Robin Wright Penn, John Savage and Illeana Douglas |
| 2001 | Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone | 7.6/10 | $974.8 million | Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve | 6.5/10 | $363 million | George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Julia Roberts |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | 7.7/10 | $960.3 million | Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter and Bonnie Wright |
EX wife of Coltrane
Coltrane is currently single and not dating anyone. Also, there are no details regarding his relationship with any co-actresses. Previously, he was married to sculptor Rhena Gemmell and they have two children together.
They first met at a pub when his former wife was just 18. The couple married on December 11, 1999, and delivered their first child Spencer in 1992. Their second born was a daughter named Alice, born in 1998. The couple decided to separate in 2003 and officially divorced later on.
Suffering From Osteoarthritis
He was suffering from osteoarthritis and there wasn't any cartilage left in one of his knees. Coltrane is medically very weak and often is diagnosed with an illness.
He talks about loving movies that are faster since he feels everything is focused and brighter in those movies.
Coltrane Loves To Do
Coltrane wants to become a director and an executive producer as in those jobs one can make executive decisions and make others work.
His hobbies include reading books and collecting and rebuilding vintage cars. Coltrane stands 6' feet and was the first one to be selected for the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K Rowling.
by ab-kalsang, 07 Jul, 2022
