Anthony flanagan and robbie coltrane in cracker nine eleven questioning scene. Of all the characters in tvs unlikely detective genre, the leading character of the british cop series cracker may well have been the unlikeliest. Sexist, provocative and almost devoid of social morals, fitz is a man of many excesses. Robbie coltrane is set to return to our screens in a hardhitting new tv drama based on operation yewtree but it follows a difficult few years for the star the 66yearold star takes a lead. Eddie fitz fitzgerald robbie coltrane as he attempts to crack complex cases. Robbie coltrane has always been good value for money in comedy roles, but as the criminal psychologist eddie fitzgerald, he shone brighter than most stars of his generation. Heres why robbie coltrane isnt landing the highprofile roles he used to, and how he could turn it around. Fitz returns to manchester after living 10 years in australia with his wife and youngest son. Anthony robert mcmillan obe born 30 march 1950, known professionally as robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor and author. Oct 19, 2006 y ou may recognize him as hagrid from the harry potter follies, but in england, robbie coltrane is revered for cracker, the series of tv movies in which he played fitz, a ferocious police.
Robbie coltrane s cracker was a brilliant series anchored by his mesmerizing performance. Perhaps his addictions to sex, gambling, and booze put him the in the right mindset for the job, but they also ruin his relationships with coworkers and family. Coltrane, famous for his roles as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series and the brilliant forensic psychologist fitz in the tv crime series cracker, will play fictional funnyman paul. Nov 14, 2005 former coupling actor richard coyle is getting a shot at much darker material, taking on the role of fitzs police boss alongside robbie coltrane in itv1s longawaited new cracker for next year. A criminal psychologist robbie coltrane investigates a troubled exsoldier suspected of murder. Y ou may recognize him as hagrid from the harry potter follies, but in england, robbie coltrane is revered for cracker, the series of tv movies.
Jun 23, 2019 scottish actor robbie coltrane was handselected by j. Robbie coltrane, anthony flanagan, stefanie wilmore release date. Robbie coltrane was in typically pugnacious form at a screening of his new tv drama earlier this month. He now lives in killearn stirlingshire, currently separated from his wife, and is the father of two children, spencer and alice. Some may plump for prime suspect but for many, cracker wins hands down not least because of its star. Sep 20, 2006 theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. Robbie coltrane, best known for the 1989 comedy nuns on the run, plays fitz, bringing a whole new meaning to the term hunk. Jan 10, 2019 with a height of 6ft 1inches, robbie coltrane is a scottish actor, writer, author and voice actor popular for his role in the harry potter movie franchise where he portrayed the character rubeus hagrid. Jamie salutes the might of jimmy mcgoverns cracker, starring robbie coltrane and now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor, comedian and author. The new roles of dci walters, ds saleh and ds mcallister were played by. Moreover, robbie coltrane is one of britains most popular comedians who.
Robbie coltrane celebrity profile check out the latest robbie coltrane photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Robbie coltrane used on wanted poster in new zealand telegraph. A new terror stars robbie coltrane, barbara flynn, richard coyle, kieran obrien the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. For the best experience please update your browser. Previous writers have written very well about the brilliance of robbie coltrane s acting and jimmy mcgoverns writing. I stumbled onto cracker knowing nothing about it nor robbie coltrane. Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works with the greater manchester police to help them solve crimes. Cracker a new terror by robbie coltrane 54961976492. Coltrane was born anthony robert mcmillan on march 30, 1950, in rutherglen, a suburb of glasgow, scotland, uk. Mar 14, 2019 robbie coltrane, who played rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film franchise, has reportedly been confined to a wheelchair following his diagnosis with osteoarthritis, which has left him in. Coltrane was born anthony robert mcmillan in rutherglen, south lanarkshire, the son of jean mcmillan ross, a teacher and pianist, and ian baxter mcmillan, a general practitioner who also served as. The cracker complete collection box set features all episodes from the critically acclaimed crime series, which follows manchester criminal psychologist dr. Robbie coltrane, geraldine somerville, kieran obrien, barbara flynn, lorcan cranitch, ricky tomlinson, tess thomson, christopher. The seattle times cracker succeeds and stays with you because of the collective brilliance of the show, though especially and most memorably because of the genius of robbie coltrane.
He is soon drawn into the investigation of a british soldier who may have been traumatized by his years serving in northern ireland. Robbie coltrane height, age, married, wife, net worth. Robbie coltrane, one of britains most popular comedians who was head of debating society at school and won prizes for his art, is now a film star who played in two james bond films and in the harry potter franchise. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker throughout the 1990s. Robbie coltrane, geraldine somerville, kieran obrien, barbara flynn, lorcan cranitch, ricky tomlinson, tess. Oct 18, 20 jamie salutes the might of jimmy mcgoverns cracker, starring robbie coltrane and now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern. Mad woman in the attic 1 dont leave disabled actors out. Oct 30, 2006 robbie coltrane, right, as fitz with anthony flanagan in cracker. He is recognized for his roles as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter films, as valentin dmitrovich zukovsky in the james bond films goldeneye. Rowling to portray hagrid the giant in the harry potter series.
Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker during the 1990s. Cracker the complete collection by graham aggrey, john. Eddie fitz fitzgerald, a brilliant psychologist not to mention a chronic gambler, alcoholic, chain smoker, overeater, and serial philanderer. Now coltrane and jimmy mcgovern, the creator and original writer for the series, have returned for the first new cracker in a decade. After getting into the series, i felt as if id died and gone to heaven.
But because new zealand law bans pictures of juvenile. Robbie coltrane is facing his biggest battle as he now uses after his osteoarthritis diagnosis left him in crippling pain. The show consists of three series which were originally aired in 1993. To some people, cracker might appear dated these days, compared to the modern crime dramas we get now.
Edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works with the greater manchester police to help them solve crimes. The show consists of three series which were originally. Robbie coltrane and ricky tomlinson in cracker 1993. The long awaited new episode of cracker finally came to tv after writer jimmy mcgovern said he would only resurrect dr. Former coupling actor richard coyle is getting a shot at much darker material, taking on the role of fitzs police boss alongside robbie coltrane in itv1s longawaited new cracker for next year. Oct 29, 2006 initial excitement about robbie coltrane reprising his role as the bbcs flawed, boozing, womanizing criminal psychologist is snowed under by the heavyhanded political statement writer jimmy.
Cracker a new terror by robbie coltrane 54961976492 dvd. With robbie coltrane, anthony flanagan, stefanie wilmore, andrea lowe. Robbie coltrane list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Apr 01, 2019 heres why robbie coltrane isnt landing the highprofile roles he used to, and how he could turn it around. Credit granada international cracker is back, in the form of a gripping new twohour movie. Robbie coltrane was born in rutherglen, south lanarkshire. Initial excitement about robbie coltrane reprising his role as the bbcs flawed, boozing, womanizing criminal psychologist is snowed under by the heavyhanded political statement writer jimmy. Theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. Robbie coltrane is excellent as the flawed psychologist, and proves again, what a treasure he is to british entertainment. And its hero, the british forensic psychologist eddie fitzgerald the amazing robbie coltrane, is completely in character. Robbie coltrane height, age, married, wife, net worth, children.
Edward fitzgerald robbie coltrane, also known as fitz. Jack thornes channel 4 drama about a fictional entertainer at the centre of historic sex allegations features a stellar cast, including robbie coltrane, julie walters and andrea riseborough. From art to acting jump to media player robbie coltrane has played hagrid in the harry potter films and won three baftas for cracker, but most people do not know that in the 60s. Coupling star lined up for cracker media the guardian. Robbie coltrane, christopher eccleston, ricky tomlinson and geraldine somerville. Scottish actor robbie coltrane, who just won a cableace award for the mysterymovie series cracker, thinks he knows why his character, a hedonistic criminal psychologist, is so popular. Robbie coltrane used on wanted poster in new zealand. Scottish actor robbie coltrane was handselected by j.
Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works. Feb 03, 1995 scottish actor robbie coltrane, who just won a cableace award for the mysterymovie series cracker, thinks he knows why his character, a hedonistic criminal psychologist, is so popular. Robbie coltrane full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The complete collection dvd, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. With robbie coltrane, geraldine somerville, kieran obrien, barbara flynn. Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr. Robbie coltrane stars in this complete collection of the british tv series about a deeply flawed but brilliant forensic psychologist who has a knack for getting inside the criminal mind. Aug 07, 2008 robbie coltrane used on wanted poster in new zealand. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on robbie coltrane. Fitzgerald if he could find a story compelling enough to tell. Cracker is a british crime drama series produced by granada television for itv, created and principally written by jimmy mcgovern. However to me, it remains one of the masterpieces of british television, and ive enjoyed watching every episode again. Eddie fitz fitzgerald, a brilliant psychologist not to mention a.
Robbie coltrane, right, as fitz with anthony flanagan in cracker. The 69yearold star of the harry potter franchise, in which he plays. Y ou may recognize him as hagrid from the harry potter follies, but in england, robbie coltrane is revered for cracker, the series of tv movies in which he played fitz, a ferocious police. Robbie coltrane, born anthony robert mcmillan on 30 march, 1950, is a scottish actor, comedian and author. Cracker complete hbobritish series one 1 robbie coltrane. Robbie coltranes careerdefining fitz might have been the hero, but cracker was always an ensemble, which is one reason why the two specials white ghost set in hong kong and nine eleven. Anthony robert mcmillan obe born 30 march 1950, known professionally as robbie. He is known both for his role as dr eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker and as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter films. Harry potters robbie coltrane seen in a wheelchair with. He is known for his roles as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter films, as valentin dmitrovich zhukovsky in the james bond films goldeneye and the world is not enough, and as dr. Shakefire coltrane is at his best in the awardwinning crime drama cracker.
Scottish actor robbie coltrane will play fictional funnyman paul finchley in channel 4s fourpart national treasure, writes baz bamigboye. Robbie coltrane, who played rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film franchise, has reportedly been confined to a wheelchair following his diagnosis with osteoarthritis, which has. Cracker 19932006 five seasons, each with seven to nine hourlong episodes or one twohour episode. Lchaim analysis in arts and disability recommended for you. Mar 14, 2019 robbie coltrane is facing his biggest battle as he now uses after his osteoarthritis diagnosis left him in crippling pain. A mountain of a man, he seems forever plagued by rock slides. But unlike tony soprano, fitz uses his powers for good instead of evil. Robbie coltrane s careerdefining fitz might have been the hero, but cracker was always an ensemble, which is one reason why the two specials white ghost set in hong kong and nine eleven.