What was Robbie Coltrane's Net Worth?
Robbie Coltrane was a talented Scottish actor and comedian with a net worth of $4 million at the time of his passing. He achieved global recognition for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" film series. Aside from his iconic role in "Harry Potter," he starred in numerous other films such as "Mona Lisa," "Henry V," "Nuns on the Run," "GoldenEye," "Ocean's Twelve," and "Effie Gray." On television, Coltrane shone in the sketch comedy series "Alfresco," the BBC miniseries "Tutti Frutti," and the crime drama series "Cracker," among others.
Early Life and Education
Robbie Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, Scotland. He was the son of teacher and pianist Jean and GP and forensic police surgeon Ian. He had two siblings, an older sister, and a younger sister. Coltrane's educational journey began at Belmont House School and continued at Glenalmond College, where he excelled in rugby and was the head of the debating society. He later pursued painting at the Glasgow School of Art.
Film Career
Coltrane's film career began in 1980 with minor roles in "Flash Gordon" and "Death Watch." His first starring role came in the thriller "Subway Riders" in 1981. Over the next few years, he appeared in "Scrubbers," "Ghost Dance," "Krull," and "Chinese Boxes." In 1985, he featured in "National Lampoon's European Vacation," "The Supergrass," and "Defence of the Realm." The following year saw him in Derek Jarman's "Caravaggio" and Neil Jordan's critically acclaimed "Mona Lisa." Coltrane's other notable films include the black comedy "Eat the Rich" and the thriller "The Fruit Machine." He ended the 1980s with key roles in four films, including his portrayal of Falstaff in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of "Henry V," and a starring role in Carl Reiner's musical "Bert Rigby, You're a Fool."
In the 1990s, Coltrane's comedic talents were showcased in "Nuns on the Run" and "Perfectly Normal." He also played the Pope in "The Pope Must Die." His other notable films from this era include "Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole," "Oh, What a Night," and "The Adventures of Huck Finn." In 1995, Coltrane portrayed Russian mafia head Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond film "GoldenEye," reprising the role in 1999's "The World is Not Enough." His early 2000s film credits include "From Hell" and "On the Nose." Coltrane's international fame skyrocketed with his role as Rubeus Hagrid in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001), a role he continued in all subsequent "Harry Potter" films. He also appeared in "Ocean's Twelve," "Provoked," "The Brothers Bloom," and lent his voice to "Van Helsing," "The Tale of Despereaux," "Gooby," and "Brave." Post-Harry Potter, Coltrane's final films included the 2012 adaptation of "Great Expectations" and the biographical drama "Effie Gray" in 2014.
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Television Career
Coltrane made his television debut in 1979 in the BBC anthology series "Play for Today." His breakthrough came on "The Comic Strip Presents…," a comedy program featuring a group of British comedians. He subsequently starred in the sketch comedy shows "Alfresco," "A Kick Up the Eighties," and "Laugh??? I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee." His role in the acclaimed BBC miniseries "Tutti Frutti" earned him a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Actor. In 1989, he starred in the television film "Danny, the Champion of the World," based on the Roald Dahl novel. Coltrane's notable 1990s television works include "The Bogie Man" (1992) and his award-winning role as Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in the ITV crime drama series "Cracker" (1993-1995), for which he won three consecutive BAFTA TV Awards for Best Actor.
In the late 1990s, Coltrane featured in television films such as "The Ebb-Tide" and "Alice in Wonderland," where he played Ned Tweedledum. He lent his voice to the 2004 television film "Pride." In 2006, he reprised his "Cracker" role in "Cracker: Nine Eleven." Closing the decade, he starred in the ITV series "Murderland" and voiced a character in the short animated film "The Gruffalo." In the early 2010s, he appeared in "Lead Balloon" and starred in the Channel 4 series "National Treasure," earning another BAFTA TV Award nomination. In 2016, Coltrane hosted "Robbie Coltrane's Critical Evidence," a true crime series. His final television role was in 2020, portraying Orson Welles in "Urban Myths." Coltrane also made an appearance in the 2022 HBO Max special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts."
Personal Life and Death
In 1999, Coltrane married Rhona Gemmell, whom he met during his student days at the Glasgow School of Art. The couple had two children before their separation in 2003. In his later years, Coltrane faced significant health issues, including osteoarthritis, which confined him to a wheelchair, and type 2 diabetes. Robbie Coltrane passed away on October 14, 2022, in Larbert, Scotland. His remarkable career and memorable screen presence left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
