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Happy Birthday, Mr. Coltrane!
The actor who portrays “Hagrid” in the Harry Potter films was actually born with the name Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland on March 30, 1950. He is 59 years old today. He was educated at Glenalmond College in Perthsire and then the Glasgow School of Art where he was teased for sounding like Prince Charles.

In his early twenties, Mr. Coltrane created his current (stage) name in honor of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. He became busy doing theater and stand-up comedy in the early 1980’s. Eventually, he appeared in films like Flash Gordon, Death Watch Scrubbers, Krull, Absolute Beginners, and Mona Lisa .

Mr. Coltrane also has worked in television. He is well-known to the British tv audience for his series Cracker. Recently, he filmed travel documentaries based on his passion for travel and transportation for the British ITV network. They are available now on DVD.

There is an unconfirmed quote that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling stated the look of “Hagrid” was based on Mr. Coltrane’s appearance. I wouldn't be surprised, would you?

Thanks to Snitchseeker

Doodles by Potter Stars For Charity Auction

National Doodle Day is “about having fun whilst raising funds to help people whose lives are affected by epilepsy and neurofibromatosis”. And Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn), Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), and Zoe Wanamaker (Madam Hooch) decided to join in the fun by making doodles that will be auctioned February 27, 2009 on Ebay. The winning bids will be donated to Epilepsy Action and Neurofibromatosis Association.

Click here to see their doodles.

Thanks to Snitchseeker

Helena Bonham Carter Gives A Kiss For Charity

According to an article posted on UK’s The Journal website, Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) “puckered up” for a kiss to imprint her lips on a card with her autograph. In April, MediCinema will auction the card along with other cards “kissed” by Harry Potter stars (per MediCinema) Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Zoe Wanamaker (Madame Hooch), John Hurt (Olivander), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), and Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn). Other celebrities like Kate Winslet and John Travolta have also donated their "kisses" for the auction.

MediCare is a charitable organization that brings “the big screen” to patients, even the ones who are bed-ridden and in wheelchairs. Proceeds from The Healed With A Kiss Auction Party will be used for a 50-seat cinema in the new children’s hospital at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Meanwhile, selected copies of the cards will be displayed in the windows of Newcastle’s Fenwick store and Fenwick Bond Street.

Copies can also be seen here on MediCinema's website.

Click here to read the article.

Interview with Robbie Coltrane on Potter and More

Robbie Coltrane, who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, recently attended the London Film Festival and the screening of his latest film, The Brothers Bloom. Empire have posted a video interview with him speaking about the film and a bit about Deathly Hallows. In it, he mentions that he will have some fight scenes and that he'll be sad when the movies are finished. The video also includes a small interview with Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort). You can see the video here.

BBC have also posted an article that includes Robbie giving information on Deathly Hallows. Read more to see some of what he had to say.

Trailer: Emma Watson in The Tale of Despereaux

Yahoo Movies now has the trailer and movie information for The Tale of Despereaux, based on the Newberry Medal award winning book by Kate Dicamillo. Last year, Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) agreed to do the voice for “Princess Pea”. Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) has also lent his voice for the animated film as “Gregory”. Other celebrity voices include Matthew Broderick as “Despereaux”, Dustin Hoffman as “Roscuro” and Sigourney Weaver as “The Narrator”.

The release date for the film will be December 19, 2008.

Click here to see the trailer.

Thanks to The Leaky Cauldron

Video: Robbie Coltrane Talks About Hagrid and Half-Blood Prince

We previously told you that Robbie Coltrane, who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, would be on the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show. During the interview, he had a chance to talk about Hagrid and the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film. There are now some videos online of the interview. If you're in the UK, you can watch it in the UK here. If you're outside the UK, you can view it on YouTube here.

Thanks to UHP and SS.

Robbie Coltrane Scheduled for Jonathan Ross this Friday

Robbie Coltrane, who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, is scheduled to be on the Friday Night With Jonathan Ross show this Friday. It looks as though he'll be talking about Hagrid during the interview.

Thanks to UHP for letting us know.

Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane!

Actor Robbie Coltrane, known among Harry Potter fans as the half-Giant Rubeus Hagrid, turns fifty-eight today, March 30th, 2008. Happy Birthday, Mr. Coltrane!

Happy Birthday Hagrid!

J. K. Rowling's website has been updated with a birthday wish to our favorite giant - Hagrid!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAGRID!!!

Robbie Coltrane Finished Filming Order of the Phoenix

Robbie Coltrane, who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, is currently in the US filming Cracker: A New Terror for BBC America. When speaking with Jam! Showbiz, Coltrane stated that he has just completed filming his parts in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and that it took him about ten seconds to get back into his Fitz role. The film will air on BBC America October 30th, and sometime in early '07 on BBC Canada.

Thanks to MuggleNet.

Coltrane and Staunton Win OBE

Robbie Coltrane, who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, and Imelda Staunton, who is signed on for the role of Professor Umbridge for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, have both won the honor of winning the Order of the British Empire, or OBE. According to the official site, The Order of the British Empire is the order of chivalry of British democracy. Valuable service is the only criterion for the award, and the Order is now used to reward service in a wide range of useful activities.

Congratulations to both!

Will Hagrid be in OOTP?

Robbie Coltrane has yet to receive any confirmation that he will be in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. When asked about his contract, he answered, "We don't know yet. It's not negotiated yet."

Happy Birthday, Hagrid!

J. K. Rowling's website has been updated with a birthday wish to Hagrid.

Happy Birthday, Hagrid!!!

Robbie Coltrane Unsure of Fifth Potter Movie?

Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid in the Harry Potter films), who's currently rehearsing for his role in Peter McDougall's The Brother's Suit, has stated that he may not be in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. According to the Herald, when asked if he'll be in the fifth movie, he stated, "It's open to negotiations. . . I know the answer and it's 'I don't know'. That's that." He declined to comment further, except to say that the role was a complicated one.

Please realize that this is just a rumor, and these types of things have been said or heard of before by other actors.

Happy Birthday to Robbie Coltrane

The actor Robbie Coltrane who potrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 55th birthday! Happy Birthday Robbie! smile

Coltrane to Drive Busses

Robbie Coltrane, who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, has signed up for a scene in a new TV series titled Still Games. He'll be a crazy bus driver in the scene, and is apparently doing the scene to keep his son, Spencer, happy.

Robbie Coltrane's car up for bid

Robbie Coltrane's (Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies) former Alfa Romero Spider car is currenlty up for auction on Ebay. The vehicle, which was used in the TV show Coltrane's Planes and Automobiles, is expected to bring in �8,000.