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Robbie Coltrane was a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. Robbie Coltrane was born on March 30, 1950 in Rutherglen, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on October 14, 2022, at the age of 72. Schooling on record includes University of Edinburgh. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2005) and British Academy Scotland Awards (2011).
My Take
What I admire about Robbie Coltrane is how completely he weaponized warmth. A Scottish actor educated at the University of Edinburgh, he could have coasted on his imposing 185-centimeter frame, but instead he used that bulk to make characters feel like shelter — most famously as a gentle giant beloved by a whole generation of moviegoers. He was equally convincing in comedy and hard-edged drama, which is rarer than it sounds, and his 2005 OBE felt overdue. When he died in 2022, the grief was global and genuine. Few performers leave behind that specific feeling of having been everyone's favorite uncle.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robbie Coltrane
- Name (Japanese)
- ロビー・コルトレーン
- Reading
- ろびー・こるとれーん
- Born
- March 30, 1950 – October 14, 2022
- Origin
- Rutherglen, United Kingdom
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor / screenwriter / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University of Edinburgh
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2011 British Academy Scotland Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robbie Coltrane born?
Born March 30, 1950.
When did Robbie Coltrane die?
Died October 14, 2022, aged 72.
Where was Robbie Coltrane from?
Robbie Coltrane was from Rutherglen, United Kingdom.
What did Robbie Coltrane do?
Robbie Coltrane worked as film actor, television actor, actor, screenwriter, film producer.
How tall was Robbie Coltrane?
Robbie Coltrane was 185 cm.
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