Robbie Coltrane Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Awards, Movies, TV Series

Anthony Robert McMillan, better known by his stage name Robbie Coltrane, was a Scottish actor renowned for portraying Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series. He was appointed an OBE in 2006 for his contributions to drama.

Coltrane received the Evening Standard British Film Award for Comedy in 1990 and began his career in the sketch series Alfresco alongside Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, and Emma Thompson.

His notable film roles include Mona Lisa, Nuns on the Run, and Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.

In 2011, he was honored with the British Academy Scotland Award for his outstanding contribution to film.

Profile

• Full Name: Anthony Robert McMillan
• Stage Name: Robbie Coltrane
• Born: March 30 1950
• Died: October 14 2022
• Age: 72 years old
• Birthplace: Rutherglen, Scotland, United Kingdom
• Nationality: Scottish
• Occupation: Scottish actor
• Height: 1.85 m
• Parents: Ian Baxter McMillan, Jean McMillan Ross
• Siblings: Jane McMillan, Annie McMillan
• Spouse: Rhona Gemmell ​(m. 1999–2003)
• Children: Spencer McMillan, Alice McMillan
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life And Education

Anthony Robert McMillan, born on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, Scotland, was the son of Jean Ross Howie, a teacher and pianist, and Ian Baxter McMillan, a general practitioner who also worked as a forensic police surgeon. He had an older sister, Annie, and a younger sister, Jane.

Coltrane began his education at Belmont House School in Newton Mearns before moving on to Glenalmond College, an independent school in Perthshire. Despite participating in activities such as rugby and art, he described his time at Glenalmond as deeply unhappy.

He later pursued painting at the Glasgow School of Art and attended Moray House College of Education in Edinburgh. Of Scottish heritage, Coltrane’s religious beliefs remain private.

Career

Robbie Coltrane began his career in the early 1980s, appearing in the sketch series Alfresco alongside Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, and Emma Thompson.

His first significant recognition came in 1987 when he starred in the BBC miniseries Tutti Frutti with Thompson, earning his first British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Actor. Coltrane’s national prominence grew with his portrayal of criminal psychologist Dr. Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in the ITV series Cracker.

His performance in the role earned him the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for three consecutive years from 1994 to 1996. Coltrane was also voted No. 11 in ITV’s 50 Greatest Stars poll in 2006, further cementing his place in television history.

In addition to his television work, Coltrane found success in film, appearing in Mona Lisa and Nuns on the Run and playing Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough. His other notable film roles included Henry V, Let It Ride, Ocean’s Twelve, The Brothers Bloom, Great Expectations, and Effie Gray.

Coltrane also lent his voice to animated films, including The Tale of Despereaux (2008) and Pixar’s Brave (2012), as well as the title roles in Gooby and The Gruffalo (2009). His ability to transition between live-action and voice work showcased his versatile acting talent.

In 2016, Coltrane starred in the critically acclaimed four-part Channel 4 drama National Treasure, portraying a former comedian accused of historic sexual offenses. His performance earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the 2017 British Academy Television Awards and a win at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards.

His portrayal was praised for its depth and complexity. Maureen Ryan of Variety noted his “masterful job of depicting every nuance of the character,” blending humor with a striking lack of self-awareness.

Awards and Nominations

Awards Won

BAFTA Awards

• Best Actor for Cracker (1994, 1995, 1996)

Royal Television Society Awards

• Best Actor – Male for Cracker (1994)

Broadcasting Press Guild Awards

• Best Actor for Cracker (1995)

CableACE Awards

• Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for To Say I Love You (1995)

Monte-Carlo Television Festival

• Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries for National Treasure (2017)

Evening Standard British Film Awards

• Peter Sellers Award for Comedy (1990)

Nominations

BAFTA Awards

• Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2002)
• Best Leading Actor for National Treasure (2017)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @robbiecoltraneactor

Personal Life

Robbie Coltrane married British sculptor Rhona Gemmell from 1999 until their divorce in 2003. The couple met in the late 1980s while Gemmell was a Glasgow School of Art student.

Together, they had two children: a son, Spencer McMillan, born in 1992, and a daughter, Alice McMillan, born in 1998. Following their separation, Coltrane faced personal challenges, including a period of rehabilitation for alcoholism.

Despite their divorce, he and Gemmell maintained a close relationship.

Coltrane passed away on October 14, 2022, at 72. His death was attributed to multiple organ failure, with contributing factors including sepsis, a lower respiratory tract infection, and heart block.

Filmography

Film:

• Death Watch (1980)
• Scrubbers (1982)
• Britannia Hospital (1982)
• Local Hero (1983)
• Ghostbusters (1984) (Cameo)
• Comfort and Joy (1984)
• Supergrass (1985)
• Defense of the Realm (1985)
• Absolute Beginners (1986)
• The Pope Must Die (1991)
• Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole (1991)
• Oh, What a Lovely War (1992) (Voice)
• Carry On Columbus (1992)
• The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993)
• Being Human (1994)
• Princess Caraboo (1994)
• A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
• Buddy (1997)
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)   
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)   
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
• Brave (2012) (Voice)
• Great Expectations (2012)
• Effie Gray (2014)
• The Tale of Despereaux (2008) (Voice)
• Arthur Christmas (2011) (Voice)

Television:

• Play for Today (1980)
• The Comic Strip Presents… (1982-1988)
• Alfresco (1983)
• Blackadder the Third (1987)
• Tutti Frutti (1987)
• Your Cheatin’ Heart (1990)
• Mr. Fowler’s Fowlery (1990)
• The World Is Not Enough (1999) (Video Game, Voice)
• Oceans (2009) (Narrator, UK Version)
• National Theatre Live: The Magistrate (2012)
• Urban Myths (2017)

Net Worth

Robbie Coltrane’s net Worth is estimated to be approximately $4 million, which he earned throughout his successful acting career. His wealth was largely amassed through his iconic roles, particularly as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, and his extensive work across television and film. Although the precise details of his assets are not publicly disclosed, his long and prosperous career reflects significant financial success.