Our whole childhood was a Lie? Robbie Coltrane famously brought Rubeus Hagrid to life in the Harry Potter film series, but movie magic did a lot of heavy lifting too. Because Hagrid is described as nearly twice the size of an average man, the filmmakers relied on clever practical effects to create his towering presence. For certain action sequences and wide shots, an animatronic Hagrid head was built using a mould of Coltrane’s real face. The mechanical head had moving eyes, lips, and facial exp

Robbie Coltrane, an actor best known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, has died. The Scottish performer has graced the stage and screen since the 1970s, but fans of the Wizarding World will remember Coltrane from his appearances in all 7 films in the Harry Potter franchise. #RIP | Inside Edition

Tom Felton shares memories from working with Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films. | Today Show