The Scottish star was best known for playing Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in ITV’s crime drama Cracker.

placeholder image — The Scottish star was best known for playing Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in ITV’s crime drama Cracker.

In Pictures: Harry Potter and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane

By Staff reporter

Published 14th Oct 2022, 20:37 BST

Updated 14th Oct 2022, 21:05 BST

Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72.

Coltrane’s collection of accolades culminated with an OBE award from the Queen in 2006 for services to drama.

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Coltrane’s collection of accolades culminated with an OBE award from the Queen in 2006 for services to drama.

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