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Robbie Coltrane - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 30, 1950 |
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| Died | October 14, 2022 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Robbie Coltrane's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Playing Rubeus Hagrid in the 'Harry Potter' film series and starring as Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in the TV series 'Cracker'. |
Intro
Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his roles in the British TV series 'Cracker' and as Rubeus Hagrid in the 'Harry Potter' film series.
Early Life & Background
Born as Anthony Robert McMillan, Robbie Coltrane was educated at Glenalmond College and later attended the Glasgow School of Art. He adopted his stage name in tribute to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. He had interests in art and acting from a young age, leading to a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Rubeus Hagrid in all eight 'Harry Potter' films (2001–2011).
- Starred as Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in the acclaimed British TV series 'Cracker' (1993–1996, 2006).
- Appeared as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in James Bond films 'GoldenEye' (1995) and 'The World Is Not Enough' (1999).
- Won three consecutive BAFTA Awards for Best Actor for 'Cracker'.
Trivia
- He was appointed an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2006 for his services to drama.
- He was an avid car enthusiast and appeared in motoring documentaries.
- Coltrane originally began his career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to acting.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Robbie Coltrane born?
Robbie Coltrane was born the 30 March 1950.
Where is Robbie Coltrane from?
Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
On His Birth-Day
About March 30th, 1950, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 30th, 1950 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Peter Cottontail by Gene Autry
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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