Martin Bayfield

Quick Facts

Full Name	Martin Bayfield
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 21, 1966(1966-12-21)
Age	58
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Martin Bayfield Biography

Martin Bayfield is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on December 21, 1966 in England, United Kingdom. Former lock forward, six-foot-ten, that played with the Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues and won 34 caps for England’s national union rugby team.

He also played He doubled for Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, performing stunts and in shots in which Hagrid’s height needed to be emphasized., who was Hagrid on Harry Potter. He acted as Hagrid in Harry Potter movies, performing stunts as well as in scenes in which Hagrid’s height was required to be stressed.

Bayfield was born in Bedford and was educated at Bedford School. He served with the Metropolitan Police from 1985 to 1989, before transferring to Bedfordshire Police. The 208 cm (6 ft 10in) tall Bayfield made his England debut in 1991, and although he was omitted from the 1991 World Cup squad, he was a part of the 1992 Five Nations Grand Slam winning side. He went on the 1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand, and was part of the 1995 World Cup squad. He would play 18 times partnering Martin Johnson. His final appearance for England came in the 1996 Five Nations match against Wales.

His last game was against Gloucester in February 1998; a neck injury sustained in training a few days later forced him to retire.

He was the father of his three children: Polly, Lucy, and Rosy.

Martin Bayfield Net Worth

Martin Bayfield is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Martin Bayfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended the Bedford School in Bedfordshire, England.

When his professional playing time ended He became a sports reporter.

Martin Christopher Bayfield (born 21 December 1966) is an English actor, broadcaster, and former rugby union player who played lock forward for Northampton Saints, Bedford Blues and England, gaining 31 England and 3 Lions caps.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Martin Bayfield height 6 ft 10 in Martin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Martin Bayfield Dating?

According to our records, Martin Bayfield married to Jane Bayfield. As of December 1, 2023, Martin Bayfield’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Martin Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Martin Bayfield celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Martin Bayfield

1. Martin Bayfield is a former England rugby union player.
2. He played as a lock and was known for his height (6’10”).
3. Bayfield won 31 caps for England between 1991-1996.
4. He also played for the British and Irish Lions in 1989 and 1993.
5. After retiring from rugby, Bayfield became an actor and TV presenter.
6. He has appeared in several movies, including the Harry Potter series.
7. Bayfield is also a successful author, having written several books.
8. In addition to his media work, he is involved in charity work.
9. Bayfield was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to sport and charity.
10. He remains a popular figure in both the rugby and entertainment worlds.

When did Martin Bayfield play Hagrid?

In Harry Potter Martin Bayfield is the actor who played a young Rubeus Hagrid in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He occasionally acts as a body double in place of Robbie Coltrane in shots needing to emphasise Hagrid’s unusual size.

Who was Robbie Coltrane's double in Harry Potter?

Film and television career Since retirement, Bayfield has worked as a journalist, an after-dinner speaker, and has appeared in all of the Harry Potter films playing the half-giant Hagrid, as Robbie Coltrane’s body and stunt double. (He also appeared in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as a young Rubeus Hagrid).

What movies was Martin Bayfield in?

Appears in

Was Hagrid a rugby player?

His massive height served him well as a rugby player , being the second tallest person to ever play the game. After leaving the sport in 1998 due to a neck injury, Martin became a broadcaster and presented for BT Sport standing head and shoulders -quite literally- above his fellow presenters.

Is Martin Bayfield married?

Jane Bayfield