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Coltrane, Robbie
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- MacMillan, Anthony Robert
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1950-
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Born Anthony Robert MacMillan, the son of a Rutherglen G.P., Coltrane attended Glenalmond Public School and although interested in acting, in 1968 he decided to attend the Glasgow School of Art rather than RSAMD. He took part in Art School films and plays while working towards his Diploma in Drawing and Painting (1972) and after leaving the GSA concentrated on a career in film.
He directed and produced a 50 minute documentary "Young Mental Health" in 1973, winning Scottish Film Council Film of the Year Award.
Taking the name Coltrane from his jazz hero, John Coltrane, his TV breakthrough was in BBC Scotland's "81 Take 2", a satirical review of 1981. This was followed by "Kick up the 80s" and "Laugh...I nearly paid my Licence Fee". Coltrane also appeared on "Saturday Live" and other sketch shows. He gained wide critical acclaim with his role in John Bryne's "Tutti Fruti" in 1986. Since then he has had many TV appearances, most memorably starring in “Cracker” as the forensic psychologist Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald. The role won him three BAFTA awards.
His film career has encompassed films from "Mona Lisa" and "Nuns on the Run" to roles in Bond movies and as the half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films.
He has also presented documentary programmes about travel and transportation and is known for his interest in rebuilding old cars.
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