Jim Broadbent
English actor · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1949 · age 77
James Broadbent is an English actor. After graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 1972, he came to prominence as a character actor for his many roles in film and television.
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the BoyFilm, Colin Jones2024
My Lady JaneSeries, Duke of Leicester2021
A Boy Called ChristmasFilm, King2020
Black NarcissusSeries, Father Roberts2018
King of ThievesFilm, Terry Perkins2016
War and PeaceSeries, Prince Bolkonsky
Bridget Jones's BabyFilm, 2016Dad2015
BrooklynFilm, Father Flood2013
The Great Train RobberySeries, DCS Tommy Butler
FilthFilm, 2013Dr Rossi2011
Arthur ChristmasFilm, Santa (voice)2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullFilm, Dean Charles Stanforth2007
The Graham Norton ShowSeries2005
RobotsFilm, Madame Gasket (voice)2002Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorAward
Gangs of New YorkFilm, 2002Boss Tweed2001
Bridget Jones's DiaryFilm, Bridget's Dad1992
The Crying GameFilm, Col1987
Inspector MorseSeries, Charlie Bennett
Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceFilm, 1987Jean Pierre Dubois1981
Only Fools and HorsesSeries, Roy Slater
Time BanditsFilm, 1981Compere1974
PlayhouseSeries, Stewart1967
OmnibusSeries, Roulin1949Born24 May 1949
Bridget Jones: Mad About the BoyFilm, Colin Jones2024My Lady JaneSeries, Duke of Leicester2021A Boy Called ChristmasFilm, King2020Black NarcissusSeries, Father Roberts2018King of ThievesFilm, Terry Perkins2016War and PeaceSeries, Prince BolkonskyBridget Jones's BabyFilm, 2016Dad2015BrooklynFilm, Father Flood2013The Great Train RobberySeries, DCS Tommy ButlerFilthFilm, 2013Dr Rossi2011Arthur ChristmasFilm, Santa (voice)2008Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullFilm, Dean Charles Stanforth2007The Graham Norton ShowSeries2005RobotsFilm, Madame Gasket (voice)2002Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorAwardGangs of New YorkFilm, 2002Boss Tweed2001Bridget Jones's DiaryFilm, Bridget's Dad1992The Crying GameFilm, Col1987Inspector MorseSeries, Charlie BennettSuperman IV: The Quest for PeaceFilm, 1987Jean Pierre Dubois1981Only Fools and HorsesSeries, Roy SlaterTime BanditsFilm, 1981Compere1974PlayhouseSeries, Stewart1967OmnibusSeries, Roulin1949Born24 May 1949People around Jim
Close ties
David Yates Directed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Mike Leigh Directed Vera Drake and Topsy-Turvy
David Heyman Produced Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Eric Fellner Produced Bridget Jones's Diary and Hot Fuzz
Tim Bevan Produced Bridget Jones's Diary and Hot Fuzz
David Barron Produced Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Julie Walters Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Hugh Grant Also in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Michael Gambon Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Imelda Staunton Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Gemma Jones Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Richard Loncraine Directed Richard III and The Gathering Storm
Simon Channing-Williams Produced Vera Drake and Topsy-Turvy
J. K. Rowling Produced Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
John Hurt Also in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
Shirley Henderson Also in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Ralph Ineson Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Paul King Directed Paddington and Paddington 2
Martin Scorsese Directed Gangs of New York (2002)
Maggie Smith Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Emma Thompson Also in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)
Colin Firth Also in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
John Cleese Also in Time Bandits and Erik the Viking
Robbie Coltrane Also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Known for
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 2011
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2009
Brazil 1985
Hot Fuzz 2007
Paddington 2 2017
Filmography 40
206 credits on file
Television 24
Media & music
Awards
About this person
He has received various accolades including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, an International Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards and one Volpi Cup as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1949 · age 77
