Meet Rhona Gemmell, the ex-wife of late actor Robbie Coltrane
Rhona Gemmell is a British sculptor, Pilates instructor, and former celebrity spouse, best known as Robbie Coltrane’s ex-wife. A renowned actor and comedian, Coltrane was widely recognized for starring as Hagrid in Harry Potter. The duo was married for four years before they divorced. Sadly, Robbie died in 2022. Here is a look at Rhona Gemmell.
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Key takeaways
- Rhona Gemmell is the ex-wife of the late actor Robbie Coltrane.
- The couple got married in 1999 and divorced in 2003.
- They had two children.
- Rhona Gemmell currently teaches Pilates.
Rhona Gemmell’s profile summary and bio
Full name | Rhona Gemmell |
Nickname | Rhona |
Gender | Female |
Year of birth | 1970 |
Age | 55 years (2025) |
Birthplace | England |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Religion | Christianity |
Height in feet | 5’7’’ |
Height in centimetres | 170 |
Weight in kilograms | 56 |
Weight in pounds | 123 |
Body measurements in inches | 37-28-41 |
Hair colour | Brown |
Eye colour | Brown |
Sexuality | Straight |
Marital status | Divorced |
Ex-spouse | Robbie Coltrane |
Children | 2 |
Famous for | Being a celebrity ex-wife |
Profession | Sculptor and Pilates teacher |
Who is Rhona Gemmell?
Rhona Gemmel is the ex-wife of the late actor Robbie Coltrane. She was born in 1970 in England but her exact date of birth is unknown. She is 55 years old as of 2025.
What is Rhona Gemmell's background?
Rhona Gemmell studied Fine Art Sculpture at the Galsgow School of Arts in the late 1980s. After graduating, she worked as a stone carver. After battling hip and back pain for years, she sought treatment in Pilates. This led to Rhona studying the mind and body exercise as medicine and eventually becoming a Pilates teacher.
Rhona Gemmell’s height
Gemmell stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimetres) tall. She weighs 123 pounds (56 kilograms). Her body measurements are 37-28-41 inches. Rhona features brown hair and eyes.
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Rhona Gemmell’s profiles
The England native is not active on social media. She does not have Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Who was Robbie Coltrane married to?
Robbie Coltrane met Rhona Gemmell in the late 1980s when she was a student at Glasgow School of Art. The couple got married in 1999 but divorced in 2003. Despite their divorce, they remained close. Rhona was the one who registered Robbie's death in 2022.
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Rhona Gemmel's children
The couple shared two children: son Spencer (born in 1992) and daughter Alice (born in 1998). Not much is known about their children as they maintain private lives.
Where is Rhona Gemmell now?
Rhona has been a teacher of body-control Pilates for over 25 years now. She live-streams her lessons to her students all over the world. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Despite her ex-husband’s prominence, Gemmell prefers maintaining a low-key lifestyle, keeping details about her personal life under wraps.
Who was Robbie Coltrane?
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With a career spanning over four decades, Robbie starred in numerous films and TV shows. Some of his acting credits include:
- Death Watch (1980)
- Scrubbers (1982)
- Krull (1983)
- Absolute Beginners (1986)
- Midnight Breaks (1990)
- GoldenEye (1995)
- Buddy (1997)
- Van Helsing (2004)
- Pride (2004)
- Still Game (2005)
- Gooby (2009)
- Lead Balloon (2011)
- Effie Gray (2014)
- National Treasure (2016)
- Urban Myths (2020)
In 2006, he was appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama. In addition, he was the recipient of three British Academy Television Awards for his natural talent and zeal.
Robbie Coltrane’s age
Coltrane (aged 72 at the time of death) was born on 30 March 1950 in Rutherglen, Scotland. His zodiac sign was Aries. Robbie's parents were Jean Ross Howie, a teacher and pianist, and Ian Baxter McMillan, a GP who also served as a forensic police surgeon.
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The British comedian had an older sister, Annie, and a younger sister, Jane. He attended Belmont House School in Newton Mearns before proceeding to Glenalmond College, an independent school in Perthshire. Robbie then studied painting at the Glasgow School of Art.
Robbie Coltrane’s death
In 2016, Coltrane revealed that he was suffering from osteoarthritis and was in constant pain all day. From 2019 onwards, he used a wheelchair. Unfortunately, the actor died at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, Scotland, on 14 October 2022.
Robbie’s cause of death was multiple organ failure complicated by sepsis, a lower respiratory tract infection and heart block. He had also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
How much did Robbie Coltrane leave?
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Robbie left the bulk of his wealth £5 million (approx. $6.6 million) to his children. His ex-wife, Rhona Gemmell was appointed the trustee of of his estate together with his friend Gordon Bulloch. He also left some of his wealth to his sister (Annie Rae) and his god son. His primary source of income was his career in the entertainment industry and investments in real estate and stock market.
Is Ruth Gemmell related to Rhona Gemmell?
Ruth Gemmell and Rhona Gemmell are not related but only share the same surname. Ruth Gemmel is an English actor prominent for her role as Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton in the Netflix series Bridgerton.
Rhona Gemmell on the other hand is the ex-wife of the late actor Robbie Coltrane famous for playing Hagrid in the Harry Porter movies.
Facts about Rhona Gemmell
- She was born in 1970.
- She is British.
- She studied Fine Art Sculpture at Glasgow School of Art.
- She met Robbie Coltrane in the late 1980s as a student at Glasgow School of Art.
- She was married to Robbie for 4 years.
- She is a Pilates teacher.
- She remained close with her ex-husband after divorce.
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