Robbie Coltrane

Venerable Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, best known as the dragon-loving half-giant Hagrid from the "Harry Potter" film franchise, died on Friday, his.

[said in statement](https://twitter.com/007/status/1580983058471088128). They worked together on the British sketch comedy show "Alfresco," which also included Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson. Such depth, power & talent," Fry [said in a statement](https://twitter.com/stephenfry/status/1580965904854134788). I shall miss him very much." Coltrane also won rave reviews for another dark role, in the 2016 British mini-series "National Treasure." "We shall miss him as a dear friend. “For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client," Wright said in statement. [Idle said in a statement](https://twitter.com/EricIdle/status/1580966455100682251). He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.” "He was also a very good friend. [she said in statement](https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1580974122888089601).

The Scottish actor will be fondly remembered for his role as Hagrid in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise and his appearances in 'James Bond' and 'Cracker'.

Tributes have started to flood in from the acting and comedy worlds to Robbie, with his old friend and former co-star Stephen Fry tweeting: “I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy.” His first appearance as Hagrid came in 2001’s ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, which re-energised his TV career, and he went on to play DI Hain in ‘Murderland’.

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72.

"My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday, 14 October," Belinda Wright said in a statement, calling him "a unique talent". - "My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE died on Friday 14 October," his agent Belinda Wright said in a statement. Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72, his agent said on Friday.

Scottish comedy actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72. Coltrane made star appearances in franchises such as Harry Potter and James Bond, ...

“The legacy of the movies is that my children’s generation will show them to their children,” the late Coltrane said in the special. Earlier this year, he joined the rest of his Harry Potter cast for the 20th-anniversary special released on HBO Max. Coltrane made star appearances in franchises such as Harry Potter and James Bond, as well as led the British crime drama Cracker.

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who also acted in two James Bond films was best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films of the Harry Potter ...

He was a wonderful actor, a friend to all and he will be deeply missed.— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) He was a wonderful actor, a friend to all and he will be deeply missed.” [recalled](https://twitter.com/RevRichardColes/status/1580971566552129536) the time he shared a dressing room with Coltrane, who had “the biggest pants I have ever seen, which he wore with tremendous flair. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.” [reunion special](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/12/30/harry-potter-reunion-hbo/?itid=lk_inline_manual_7) released this year on HBO Max, Coltrane said that “the legacy of the movies is that my children’s generation will show them to their children, so you could be watching it in 50 years’ time, easy. We shared a love of the final frontier.

The Scottish actor played gentle half-giant Hagrid, a mentor to the boy wizard, in all eight Harry Potter films, released between 2001 and 2011.

He was also a very good friend," Idle wrote. Rowling, who decades ago had said Coltrane was her first choice to play Hagrid, tweeted Friday that he was "an incredible talent, a complete one off." Coltrane's agent Belinda Wright said he died Friday at a hospital in his native Scotland, and but did not immediately offer other details.

Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent said.

You’ll be so dreadfully missed". Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, "Alfresco". He played a string of key television roles before winning international fame, most notably alongside Emma Thompson in John Byrne's 1987 mini-series "Tutti Frutti". "I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children." "As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent ..., brilliantly witty ..., and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him," she said in a statement.

News of the actor's death shocked many, with Harry Porter author JK Rowling saying she was fortunate to have known him.

He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children.' J.K. JOHANNESBURG: Award-wining British actor, Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72.

Robbie Coltrane, the actor who brought to life the lovable gamekeeper Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise, died on Friday, according to his agent, ...

Robbie Coltrane, the veteran Scottish actor who gained worldwide acclaim as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, died Friday at 72. Coltrane's...

"And you suddenly realize the power of writing." Coltrane gained rave reviews for playing a beloved TV star who may harbor a dark secret in the 2016 miniseries "National Treasure." "One of the reasons I admire J.K.

British actor Daniel Radcliffe aka Harry Potter, shared an anecdote about Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) while shooting for the Prisoner of Azkaban film.

Tributes from the Harry Potter cast have been pouring in following the death of Robbie Coltrane, with many remembering him as an incredible actor, ...

Rest in peace, Robbie x." You made it a joy to be Hermione." Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set, I promise to do it in your name and memory. James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley, wrote: "I will miss the random chats about all subjects under the sun. He was an incredible actor and lovely man." Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, wrote on Instagram Stories: "Robbie was like the most fun uncle I've ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult.

Robbie Coltrane's career began long before the first Harry Potter movie premiered in 2001, but for the generation that grew up with the films and the books, ...

Thank you Robbie for bringing this character to life," So you could be watching it in 50 years' time, easy," Coltrane said. You made it a joy to be Hermione." [Felton wrote on Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtRfQgLu7a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) "And made them laugh. "Hagrid represented the concept of unconditional love. "Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I'll do it in your name and memory.

Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent said.

You’ll be so dreadfully missed". Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, "Alfresco". He played a string of key television roles before winning international fame, most notably alongside Emma Thompson in John Byrne's 1987 mini-series "Tutti Frutti". "I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children." "As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent ..., brilliantly witty ..., and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him," she said in a statement.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing friendly giant Hagrid in the movie franchise of Harry Potter, has sadly died at the age of 72.

I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. [tweet](https://twitter.com/stephenfry/status/1580965904854134788) shortly after the news of Coltrane's death was announced, "I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. As well as lighting up the big screen, Coltrane was also well known for his comedy chops and his role as a criminal psychologist Dr.

The late Scottish actor never allowed the Harry Potter films to turn his character into mere comic relief.

“You wish there were a power for good in the world that was irresistible to the bad guys,” he said. He took pride in being a part of the staff, but ached to practice magic as freely as they did, and he often drank himself silly. Coltrane began his career as a comic, doing stand-up in Edinburgh and performing on the sketch show, Alfresco, alongside the likes of Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson. In the role, Coltrane, already standing at 6’ 1”, had to perform with extra-small props and sets, don a padded overcoat, and stand on platforms to tower over his co-stars. The character, as written on the page, was a clumsy, delightful, and ever-loyal ally to Harry and his friends, his outward appearance and affection for vicious magical creatures concealing a gentle core. Such was the power of Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who died yesterday at the age of 72, and who, to a generation of Potter fans, was best known for his work playing Hagrid across eight films.