Robbie Coltrane

I was sad to hear of the death of Rutherglen born actor Robbie Coltrane this week.

As an actor he usually filled the screen – and not because of his physical stature.

I suppose he is best known for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films but I remember him from way back in sketch comedy shows such as A Kick Up the Eighties and Laugh??? I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee. He really came to prominence in the BBC Scotland series Tutti Frutti. His delivery of the line, “Don’t get the stripy stuff. It stings my gums,” was masterly.

Then there was his performance as the forensic psychologist Fitz in Cracker, which earned him three BAFTA Awards for best actor.

All in all he has a long, distinguished CV.

Robbie Coltrane (Anthony Robert McMillan,) 30/3/1950 – 14/10/2022. So it goes.

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