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6 Iconic Roles Of Robbie Coltrane That Immortalised His Legacy

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Robbie Coltrane, the legendary actor who played the iconic character of Hagrid in The Harry Potter franchise passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 72.

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While the Harry Potter franchise was the highlight of his career, there are many iconic roles he has portrayed in the past. Here are a few such roles that will ensure his legacy lives on.

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National Treasure (2016)He played the role of Paul Finchley in the film and even received a BAFTA nomination for his role of the famous comedian who was on trial for multiple sexual assault allegations.

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Brave (2012)Coltrane essayed the role of a feisty Scottish Lord named Dingwall in the film. One of the most iconic scenes from the film is when he starts a brawl after his son is insulted in court.

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Harry Potter (2001-2011)By playing the role of professor Rubeus Hagrid, Coltrane showed his range as an actor and his incredible versatility. From a protecting father figure to a hilariously clumsy man, he was all.

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From Hell (2001)Coltrane played the sidekick of Johnny Depp who played an inspector in the film. Even though Depp is the main guy, Coltrane's character was the smarter cop between the two.

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Cracker (1993-1995)An alcoholic and chain smoker, Coltrane's portrayal of Dr Edward Fitzgerald who was a criminal psychologist is perhaps one of his best works out there.

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Nuns on the Run (1990)In this 1990 cult classic, Coltrane played the role of a gangster who is disguised as a nun. We still can't get over the scene where he played basketball with actual nuns in the film.