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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Rutherglen, United Kingdom
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- University
- University of Edinburgh
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2011 British Academy Scotland Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Robbie Coltrane born?
March 30, 1950 – October 14, 2022.
Where is Robbie Coltrane from?
Robbie Coltrane is from Rutherglen, United Kingdom.
What does Robbie Coltrane do?
Robbie Coltrane works as film actor, television actor, actor, screenwriter, film producer.
How tall is Robbie Coltrane?
Robbie Coltrane is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.