New serious mourning in the world of cinema: according to what was reported by foreign sources, beloved actor Robbie Coltrane died. The Scot was 72 years old and is particularly famous for playing Red Hagrid in the saga of Harry Potter.
The news, reported by Deadlinewas confirmed by the actor’s agent. The long-ill star is reported to have breathed her last in a hospital near her home. a Lambert in Scotland. In 2019 some photos of him in a wheelchair had aroused particular tenderness and affection: Robbie Coltrane had been suffering from osteoarthritisa degenerative and painful disease for which he had to undergo surgery.
Born in 1950 with the name of Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, the son of a doctor and a pianist, he has devoted himself to acting since his early twenties. The surname of art is a tribute to the jazz saxophonist Giovanni Coltrane. Initially, she worked in the theater and how stand-up comedianqualities that allowed him to get first roles in comedy TV series.
The debut on the big screen dates back to 1980 with Death livebut to get the real big limelight he had to wait until the mid-90s and the series Cracker. Thanks to the role of, Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgeraldpsychologist who helps the Manchester police, he earned it 3 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a row. Hence, the call in two James Bond films: Golden eye in 1995 and The world is not enough in 1999. Also worth mentioning is the voice actor role obtained for the Pixar film Courageouswhere it gives voice to Lord Dingwall.
The new millennium gave him the role for which he will always be remembered: he played the role of the good half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and all the following 7 films. A part that made him beloved by fans and one of the unforgettable faces of the franchise, who has already had to deal with the disappearance of the first Dumbledore, Riccardo Harrisfrom Alan Rickman, John Hurt And Helen McCrory.
With many of his colleagues, he made his last appearance in the magical Wizarding World in the recent special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
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Source: Deadline
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