Who is Rhona Gemmell, Robbie Coltrane’s ex-wife?

Who is Robbie Coltrane’s ex-wife?

Rhona Gemmell is the wife of Robbie Coltrane. Rhona Gemmell’s ex-husband was a Scottish actor, writer, and comedian and was known for his performances on the stage and screen. He gained worldwide recognition for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, and as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films GoldenEye (1995) and The World Is Not Enough. For her contribution to the industry, He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2006 New Year Honours by Queen Elizabeth II.

Rhona Gemmell: Bio Summary

Who is Rhona Gemmell?

Rhona Gemmell was born in 1970 in the United Kingdom. As of 2024, she is 54 years old. Gemmell stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimetres) tall. As some reports, she also weighs about 123 pounds (56 kilograms). Her body measurements are 37-28-41 inches. She also features brown hair and eyes.

Rhona is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art where she earned her degree in Fine Art Sculpture. She is a Sculptor and former beauty queen. According to Legit, she also worked as a pilates instructor since 1998. Gemmell trained as an instructor with Body Control and Gordon Thomson.

Currently, she is a supervising teacher for Body Control Pilates and she teaches for the National Theatre of Scotland and runs the studio on Otago St. Gemmell’s career is based in London, and was awarded certifications in Body Control Master Matwork and Comprehensive Studio per The Sun.

How did Coltrane and his ex-wife meet?

Robbie Coltrane Rhona Gemmell’s relationship started when the pair met in a pub on Christmas Eve 1988 when Rhona was just 18. She was a college student, while Robbie’s career was already on the rise. While Robbie Coltrane’s wife, Rhona Gemmell’s passion is art, Coltrane has a well-known passion for classic cars and has often been seen down at the local mechanics in the village close to his home.

Did Robbie Coltrane have children?

Actor Robbie Coltrane exchanged vows with Rhona Gemmell on 11 December 1999 in a beautiful wedding ceremony. The couple went on to have two children: son Spencer McMillan(b. 1992), and daughter Alice McMillan(b. 1998). Though they looked inseparable from the beginning, things got sour along the line as the couple separated in 2003 and later divorced.

At the time they ended their marriage, The Harry Potter actor’s publicist spoke to the Daily Mail saying: “It is true they have separated. It is amicable and there is no one else involved. They are apart and it’s sad. Robbie’s work takes him away an awful lot and maybe the age difference was playing a part too.“

Robbie Coltrane, Rhona Gemmell’s ex-husband moved into acting in his early twenties, taking the stage name Coltrane (in tribute to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane) and working in theatre and comedy. He appeared in the first theatre production of John Byrne’s The Slab Boys, at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh (1978). His comic skills brought him roles in The Comic Strip Presents (1982) series, as well as the comedy sketch, shows Alfresco (1983–1984), A Kick Up the Eighties (Series 2, 1984), and Laugh??? I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee (1984).

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Where is Rhona Gemmell now?

Robbie Coltrane’s ex-wife has been living a private life away from the cameras of Hollywood since her marriage to the famous actor came to an end. Much has not been heard from after the couple separated. On 14 October 2022, Robbie Coltrane’s death was announced by his agent Belinda Wright. He died at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, Scotland at the age of 72.

Coltrane had been ill for two years before his death. The actor’s death was registered by his ex-wife Rhona Gemmell and on his death certificate, the cause of his death was listed as multiple organ failure complicated by sepsis, a lower respiratory tract infection, and heart block.