Film Portrayal
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has portrayed Hagrid in all of the film adaptations of the Harry Potter novels. Rowling had Coltrane first in mind for the role and when asked who was the top of her list responded "RobbieColtraneforHagrid" all in one quick breath. Coltrane has commented that to be part of the Harry Potter films is "a fantastic thing to be involved in." Rowling gave Coltrane some background on Hagrid She also stated that, "Robbie is just perfect for Hagrid because Hagrid is a very loveable character, quite likeable, quite comic but he had to have – you really do have to sense – a certain toughness underneath and I think Robbie does that perfectly."
English rugby union footballer Martin Bayfield has portrayed Hagrid as a stunt performer in longer shots due to his large size to emphasise Hagrid’s height. Bayfield also appeared as a young Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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