Robbie Coltrane, a Scottish actor best remembered for his portrayal of the endearing half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has passed away. He was 72. The actor became well-known for his role as a psychologist who solves crimes in the hit TV show Cracker.
Belinda Wright, the actor’s agent, reported that he passed away on Friday at a Scottish hospital.
In the 1990s, Robbie Coltrane first achieved recognition as a tough detective in Cracker. He earned the best actor prize three times in a row at the British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA) for his portrayal on the show.
In the Harry Potter movie, which is based on JK Rowling’s acclaimed and best-selling book series, he later achieved global fame as Hagrid. In all eight of the Harry Potter movies, which were produced between 2001 and 2011, he portrayed the kind half-giant who serves as the child wizard’s mentor and companion. The last time we saw him was in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
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