Also seems to be on YouTube for the time being. But yeah, Cracker is one of the reasons I still bother to have a DVD drive. Might have to do another rewatch in Mr. Coltrane's honor.
I'm so pleased to see a British comment as the second most popular. I'm not anti-american but Coltrane's acting contribution is so much more than Hagrid. What a fucking superhero.
Started watching it tonight after making a comment to my SO about being irritated that he was only known for Hagrid. Instead of Nuns On the Run, James Bond, or the Space Virgins one, or even Blackadder. He said I needed to watch Cracker 😄
Can someone explain this one to me? How was his uncle a spider? Or if his uncle was human, how did his mom killer him with a tea cozy and how did he not realize it until years later…
Oceans 12 gets disrespected so much compared to the other 2 movies in the trilogy. Maybe it sucks if you're using it to plan a heist but it's super enjoyable for what it is.
That was my first time seeing him since my dad got my brother and me into James Bond. We went crazy when we realized he was playing Hagrid in the Sorcerer's Stone.
One of my favorite small moments in the films was in PoA when he was talking about Buckbeak’s trial. “First they all took turns talking about why we were there.”
Apparently, Rowling herself insisted it had to be him, and no one else. I can see why, the man was made for the role the way J.K. Simmons was made to play J. Jonah Jameson.
honestly... in all the ways the movies might have made departures from the books -- Hagrid was exactly how i imagined him when I was 12 reading the sorcerers stone for the first time
Hell,I remember him dressing up as a Nun called Sister Inviolata of the Immaculate Conception,alongside Eric Idle(Sister Euphemia of the Five Wounds),In the movie "Nuns on the Run."
Blackadder, Still Game, Young ones... Pretty sure I've seen him in Rowan Atkinson skits and more. Then he was in Bond. Dude was one of those people who never was front and centre, but supported a bunch of the greats and that says a lot.
Loved him as Hagrid in Harry Potter was surprised to see him in James Bond when I went through the films this summer, brilliant each time I've seen him. He will be missed, RIP.
“The legacy of the movies is, I suspect, that my children's generation will show them to their children. So you could be watching it in 50 years' time, easy. I'll not be here, sadly, but... But Hagrid will, yes.”
I was just thinking about all the cherished memories he provided during my childhood. The best part of life and he was there in every one of the films. I need to appreciate the rest of his work, as it sounds like he had a long and successful career even if any role I see him cast in would remind me of Hagrid. Loved that gentle giant.
"...Hahahahaha! He wants ME to do him a favor!?... My knee...ACHES... Every single day... Twice as bad when it is cold. Do you have any idea how long the winter lasts in this country!?... Hmm?... Tell him Dmitri!"
The episodes where he went head to head with Robert Carlyle (To be someone) are classics of tension and extrapolation of character. Where the two lads scream football chants at each other and Coltrane uses it as the wedge to open the door to Albie’s mind is masterful writing and acting. Coltrane was such an underrated actor. A powerhouse as Fitz. He will be missed.
“ I’ll not be here, sadly. but Hagrid will. ” he said this during the harry potter reunion now it hits different may he rest in peace😭❤️ my first introduction to him was from harry potter but i saw him in so many other things after that he was such a wonderful actor
Back in 1989, I was in school in London, and Robbie was filming Nuns On the Run with Eric Idle at our school. They were both super awesome and signed autographs for us between filming. He'll always be Hagrid, but I will first remember him from that movie, which is quite funny.
I loved his small part in Goldeneye and was so pleased as a kid to see him back in World Is Not Enough (he was a highlight in the latter), but he was also a perfect Hagrid. He really captured the hearty warmth of the character but made it his own
His Dr. Johnson was one of the funniest and most memorable in all of Blackadder - which is particularly impressive given he was only in the one episode. I also liked his Dr Carlisle in The Young Ones.
I was watching Goldeneye not too long ago and completely forgot about the small part he has (Minnie Driver too!). He’s just so awesomely funny in such a short time. The double take he does when Bond asks him who’s skinning the cat is one of the best moments in that whole movie.
Oh no. Fuck! Big part of my childhood gone. Not only Hagrid, but growing up a James Bond fan, his Valentine Zukowsky is one of my favorite Bond allies. Coltrane had range and versatility, and I will miss him.
Not sure why the actors from Harry Potter always hit the hardest. This makes me really sad. Alan Rickman was another actor that unexpectedly hit me hard. Thank you Robbie for playing such a big role in my childhood.
I'll never forget that scene between Robbie Coltrane and Robert Carlyle in the police interview room in season 1 of Cracker. Absolutely top notch telly. RIP
The majority of posts here show how Robbie's fame spread globally with the HP movie franchise. What doesn't seem so well reflected is that he was a strong ally to the British alternative comedy movement in the early 1980s, and a cherished actor well before he did those films.
Forget Harry Potter... this guy has been a staple of British comedy and drama for my entire 41 year. The guy was such a talented performer with huge depth and varied skills.
Damn. He was in an all time classic show called Tutti Frutti with a very young Emma Thompson when I lived in Scotland. He was amazing and I fell in love with her.
He was great. The Young Ones, Black Adder, Comic Strip, the suave guy in Ellen Griswold's bathroom, Falstaff in Henry V, Zhukovsky in Goldeneye and, of course, Hagrid.
It's not a well known TV show globally but if you get to watch Cracker please do.
Also seems to be on YouTube for the time being. But yeah, Cracker is one of the reasons I still bother to have a DVD drive. Might have to do another rewatch in Mr. Coltrane's honor.
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It makes me so happy to see how many people here remember Cracker. Damn good show.
I'm so pleased to see a British comment as the second most popular. I'm not anti-american but Coltrane's acting contribution is so much more than Hagrid. What a fucking superhero.
"I drink too much, I smoke too much, I AM too much"
Speaking of TV he was hilarious as one of Daphne’s brothers Michael in an episode of Frasier.
Cracker was great. The one with Robert Carlyle was fantastic.
Started watching it tonight after making a comment to my SO about being irritated that he was only known for Hagrid. Instead of Nuns On the Run, James Bond, or the Space Virgins one, or even Blackadder. He said I needed to watch Cracker 😄
That two parter with Robert Carlyle is some of the best TV ever made.
When I was four years old, I watched my mother kill a spider... with a teacosy. Years later, I realized it was not a spider - it was my Uncle Harold.
funniest scene in the movie, Clooney's expression after Matt Damon talks is hilarious
Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face
if all the animals along the equator were capable of flattery, then Thanksgiving and Halloween would fall on the same day
Holy crap, never realized this was him until just now!
Matt Damon's utter confusion during that scene is hilarious.
This was the one I was looking for. Bless this man for being such a delight.
Can someone explain this one to me? How was his uncle a spider? Or if his uncle was human, how did his mom killer him with a tea cozy and how did he not realize it until years later…
Oceans 12 gets disrespected so much compared to the other 2 movies in the trilogy. Maybe it sucks if you're using it to plan a heist but it's super enjoyable for what it is.
Would you agree?
The best Ocean's and it's not even close.
Really liked him in GoldenEye and World is Not Enough. He was perfect as Bond's reluctant ally
So Mr Bond, what brings you to my neighborhood? Still working for MI6, or have you decided to join the 21st century? I hear the new M is a lady!
My knee aches. Every. Single. Day. Twice as bad when it is cold. Do you have any idea how long winter lasts in my country?
Walther PPK, 7.65millimeter. Only three men I know use such a gun. I believe I've killed two of them.
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HOLY SMOKES! I just realized he played Valentin! He was fucking hilarious! <3
That was my first time seeing him since my dad got my brother and me into James Bond. We went crazy when we realized he was playing Hagrid in the Sorcerer's Stone.
IRENA TAKE A HIKE!
“Walther PPK, 7.65 millimeter. I only know three men who use such a weapon, and I believe I’ve killed two of them.”
“Who’s strangling the cat?”
"The insurance company is never going to believe this!"
“Walther PPK. I know of three men who use such veapon, and I belief I haff killed two of them! Hehehehehe!”
Yeah, he was great as comic relief in those Bond films.
I remember trying to find him in the graveyard in the game lol.
I'll not be here...but Hagrid will be
You can see he really put all he had into that role, I’m glad he could see what a great job he did
One of my favorite small moments in the films was in PoA when he was talking about Buckbeak’s trial. “First they all took turns talking about why we were there.”
Apparently, Rowling herself insisted it had to be him, and no one else. I can see why, the man was made for the role the way J.K. Simmons was made to play J. Jonah Jameson.
First thing I thought of. He will be a beloved figure for many generations to come.
honestly... in all the ways the movies might have made departures from the books -- Hagrid was exactly how i imagined him when I was 12 reading the sorcerers stone for the first time
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People will rightly rave about his role as Hagrid but I remember him mainly as Dr Johnson in Blackadder, such an incredible comedy actor.
The film producer in Strike. The best Comic Strip episode out of the lot, by a long way.
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“Sausage? SAUSAGE!?”
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Cracker
He had a good part in Still Game too on the Dial-a-Bus episode 😂
For me he'll always be Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald in Cracker. Legendary TV series.
To me he will always be Sister Inviolata of the Immaculate Conception
He was Valentin in the Pierce Brosnan James Bond movies.
He's the bouncer on the door of Rick's bedroom in The Young Ones for me
You have my most felicitous contrafibularities!
The bus driver in Still Game
And Cracker
Hell,I remember him dressing up as a Nun called Sister Inviolata of the Immaculate Conception,alongside Eric Idle(Sister Euphemia of the Five Wounds),In the movie "Nuns on the Run."
I also loved his character Valentin in Goldeneye. The guy was so flexible and had amazing talent. RIP.
Blackadder, Still Game, Young ones... Pretty sure I've seen him in Rowan Atkinson skits and more. Then he was in Bond. Dude was one of those people who never was front and centre, but supported a bunch of the greats and that says a lot.
He made his mark for me in Cracker.
It's totally messed up that people are saying "good thing he finished the Potter movies!"
Put some respec on Cracker's name!
And how cromulent he was.
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He was so funny as dr johnson in blackadder.
I also loved his role in Brosnan’s Bond films. Great actor. Shame we lost him.
Scumbag College sends their regards.
I know he was primary a comedy actor but tbh I think it’s strange people don’t associate him more with Cracker.
He was amazing in "Cracker"
I saw him when I was a kid in his breakout role, a show called Tutti Frutti, which was also Emma Thompsons breakout role
Comedy half-giant*
Shouldn’t have read that
💔💝
Loved him as Hagrid in Harry Potter was surprised to see him in James Bond when I went through the films this summer, brilliant each time I've seen him. He will be missed, RIP.
“The legacy of the movies is, I suspect, that my children's generation will show them to their children. So you could be watching it in 50 years' time, easy. I'll not be here, sadly, but... But Hagrid will, yes.”
I had tears in my eyes when i heard him say that In Anniversary special. He will always be Hagrid to me. RIP.
I did not expect to see this tonight. Hagrid was always one of my favorite characters and Robbie played him so well.
I was just thinking about all the cherished memories he provided during my childhood. The best part of life and he was there in every one of the films. I need to appreciate the rest of his work, as it sounds like he had a long and successful career even if any role I see him cast in would remind me of Hagrid. Loved that gentle giant.
Literally rode the hagrid's ride yesterday at Universal in Orlando and my friend reminded me of that moment 😢
First thing I thought about when I saw the headline.
That was the first thing I thought when I read the headline.
Damn that's some serious self awareness, and courage. It takes that kinda courage to confront, and accept our mortality.
This hits so differently now.
So glad to see this at the top. Long love Hagrid. Rip Robbie you will be missed, Valentine Zukovsky
Nuns on The Run as well if memory serves!
Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.
And The Pope Must Die. He really dominated the religious themed comedies of the early 90's
This was the first place I saw him, and I loved that movie.
Absolute classic. Easily his best film imo
This is what I'll most remember him for.
Let’s not forget about Rhun in “Krull”
Fuck I just watched Goldeneye yesterday. RIP Valentin Zukovsky.
May his knee finally cease aching, twice as bad when it is cold outside! Do you have any idea how long the winter lasts in this country?
He returns in The World is Not Enough too if you haven't seen it. Excellent performances in both films.
I gave him the limp.
Valentin Dmitryovich Zukovsky?
"Walther PPK 7.65 mm...I only know three men who use that gun...I believe I've killed two of them..."
"...Hahahahaha! He wants ME to do him a favor!?... My knee...ACHES... Every single day... Twice as bad when it is cold. Do you have any idea how long the winter lasts in this country!?... Hmm?... Tell him Dmitri!"
People talking about Harry Potter but Goldeneye is what I know him from.
Who's strangling the cat?
Irina, take a hike!
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I'm going to watch it today in his honor.
Sterling performance from a lovely man
This was my introduction to him as an actor. Fucking stand up man. Amazing talent and huge heart. Rip legend.
Oh shit i forgot he did that!
"I'm looking for a submarine. It's big and black, and the driver is a very good friend of mine." My favorite Bond line ever!
"Yer a Wizard, Harry!" - Rest in peace, Hagrid. You brought a lot of joy to people who grew up watching Harry Potter.
Oi that’s not your cake ya fat cunt
Ima whaaat?!
Yer an angel, Robbie!
Rest in peace, Gooby
took me too long to find someone mentioning gooby. rip in piece gooby
He disappeared in that role
Gooby!
my painting of Gooby weighs heavier now
Sad news. Obviously the headlines will mention Hagrid but his performance as Fitz in Cracker was phenomenal
I'm glad someone has mentioned Cracker as I remember it was a real show case of his acting talent.
The episodes where he went head to head with Robert Carlyle (To be someone) are classics of tension and extrapolation of character. Where the two lads scream football chants at each other and Coltrane uses it as the wedge to open the door to Albie’s mind is masterful writing and acting. Coltrane was such an underrated actor. A powerhouse as Fitz. He will be missed.
It’s the first ‘adult’ series I watched as a youngster and I was spell bound . Absolutely iconic actor
That show was ahead of its time in many ways. Great television and a lot of that was down to Coltrane's performance.
He was at his best in Cracker.
Yup that show was so great, RIP to a man of enormous talents.
One day a lemming will fly.
Robbie Coltrane was Scotland’s version of John Candy, and the worlds a slightly less pleasant place without either of them in it.
One of his first films was Krull!
Indeed, I love Krull and he stood out even then among the troop of bandits
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Always great to see him when doing a Bond marathon
Well. This hit me like a tonne of bricks.
One of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting - so friendly and personable.
Just like hagrid!
He brought so much heart to Harry Potter. He was irreplaceable. RIP
Big part of my childhood, extremely sad news. Rest in peace.
“ I’ll not be here, sadly. but Hagrid will. ” he said this during the harry potter reunion now it hits different may he rest in peace😭❤️ my first introduction to him was from harry potter but i saw him in so many other things after that he was such a wonderful actor
Just watched it last night. It was really good. That scene in particular was so touching.
Before Hagrid and Cracker he was a stalwart of British comedy. One of my favourite performances was when he was in Black Adder. RIP to a legend.
My contrafibularities go out to him on a successful and varied career.
Back in 1989, I was in school in London, and Robbie was filming Nuns On the Run with Eric Idle at our school. They were both super awesome and signed autographs for us between filming. He'll always be Hagrid, but I will first remember him from that movie, which is quite funny.
CRACKER was his best work for me.
Amazing series. Still remember Robert Carlyle and him going at it and the Liverpool chant.
Man he defined that whole genre with that role, such a great show and great man. RIP.
I remember him from National Lampoon’s European Vacation as the guy that went into the bathroom while Ellen Griswold was singing in an exposed bathtub
Will be missed used to love Cracker tv show
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Not only Harry Potter. He was also in James Bond
Devestating news, he was born to play Hagrid of course but I always loved his role in Goldeneye too.
I loved his small part in Goldeneye and was so pleased as a kid to see him back in World Is Not Enough (he was a highlight in the latter), but he was also a perfect Hagrid. He really captured the hearty warmth of the character but made it his own
I'm looking for a submarine. It's big and black, and the driver is a very good friend of mine.
Favorite role from him was Valentin Zukovsky in GoldenEye and The World is Not Enough. He played a spot-on Hagrid too.
RIP Valentin Zukovsky.
A perfect Hagrid. RIP Mr. Coltrane.
Fuck, Hagrid was one of the best parts of the Harry Potter movies and Robbie Coltrane was the only one who could play him. Rest In Peace
Absolute legendary performance in HP. RIP!
He was always Firz from Cracker for me. RIP legend
"What's comin' will come, an' we'll meet it when it does."
He'll always be Daphne Moon's incomprehensible brother to me
"That's right, Michael, Frasier has a very nice flat. But you was here last night."
His Dr. Johnson was one of the funniest and most memorable in all of Blackadder - which is particularly impressive given he was only in the one episode. I also liked his Dr Carlisle in The Young Ones.
That's so sad to hear. R.I.P Hagrid
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I was watching Goldeneye not too long ago and completely forgot about the small part he has (Minnie Driver too!). He’s just so awesomely funny in such a short time. The double take he does when Bond asks him who’s skinning the cat is one of the best moments in that whole movie.
Oh no. Fuck! Big part of my childhood gone. Not only Hagrid, but growing up a James Bond fan, his Valentine Zukowsky is one of my favorite Bond allies. Coltrane had range and versatility, and I will miss him.
Valentine Zukovsky’s leg always hurts when it’s cold. Do you know how often it is cold in Russia?
He was a cracker
Man. He brought the Hagrid we read as kids into the big screen.
First time I remember seeing him was in Let It Ride.
I loved him in Krull, GoldenEye, The World Is Not Enough and From Hell.
Not sure why the actors from Harry Potter always hit the hardest. This makes me really sad. Alan Rickman was another actor that unexpectedly hit me hard. Thank you Robbie for playing such a big role in my childhood.
“My knee aches every day, twice as bad when it is cold. And do you have any idea how long winter lasts in this country?”
A cracker of a man. Will be Sadly missed
Gonna pour a butterbeer out for my homie
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Damn. RIP.
Nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
The voice of Gooby has departed this plane, and we're all the poorer for it.
Check him in the film "Let it Ride" with Richard Dreyfuss. Fun film and Robbie puts in a great performance
Always enjoyed seeing him pop up in movies. I think his role in "Let It Ride" was probably my favorite role of his
Damn, he was a really good comedic actor back n the day.
Fucks sake. He's always Fitz in Cracker for me. Love that show
I'll never forget that scene between Robbie Coltrane and Robert Carlyle in the police interview room in season 1 of Cracker. Absolutely top notch telly. RIP
Cracker was one of the first roles I remember seeing that made me want to study acting
he'll always be Cracker to me
Cracker was one of the best TV shows. He was an amazing actor
RIP ROBBIE. - I saw Robbie 1982 comedy series “The Young Ones”
He'll always be Dr Johnson to me
Blimey Harry, don’t you wonder where your father learned it all?
The majority of posts here show how Robbie's fame spread globally with the HP movie franchise. What doesn't seem so well reflected is that he was a strong ally to the British alternative comedy movement in the early 1980s, and a cherished actor well before he did those films.
RIP Robbie. Tutti Frutti was an underrated classic. You will be forever fondly remembered.
When I first saw Harry Potter, I squinted and said to my then-wife “is the the
Forget Harry Potter... this guy has been a staple of British comedy and drama for my entire 41 year. The guy was such a talented performer with huge depth and varied skills.
Damn. He was in an all time classic show called Tutti Frutti with a very young Emma Thompson when I lived in Scotland. He was amazing and I fell in love with her.
He was great. The Young Ones, Black Adder, Comic Strip, the suave guy in Ellen Griswold's bathroom, Falstaff in Henry V, Zhukovsky in Goldeneye and, of course, Hagrid.
Oh man. I’m gonna hide this info from my wife until after her interview today. This is gonna wreck her.