Robbie Coltrane was 72 years old at the time of his death. Coltrane played the role of Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise.
Hagrid is portrayed by only one actor, Robbie Coltrane in all eight Harry Potter films, from Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 to Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011.
Robbie Coltrane began his career in the sketch series Alfresco (1983–1984) where he appeared alongside Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, and Emma Thompson.
Robbie Coltrane gained national prominence following his role as the criminal psychologist Dr Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in the ITV television series Cracker (1993–2006). The role got him the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for three consecutive years (1994 to 1996).
Robbie Coltrane starred in the four-part Channel 4 series National Treasure alongside Julie Walters in 2016. The role got him a British Academy Television Award nomination.
Robbie Coltrane did voice performances in the animated films The Tale of Despereaux (2008), and Pixar’s Brave (2012).