Daniel pays a tribute to beloved Hagrid Robbie Coltrane was popularly known for essaying the role of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series. The late actor passed away on October 14, at the age of 72. Daniel Radcliffe, who played the role of Harry Potter in the series, paid a heartfelt tribute to the Robbie Coltrane, calling him 'one of the funniest people'.