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James Broadbent (born 24 May 1949) is an English actor. A graduate of 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.
One of England's most versatile character actors, Jim Broadbent was born on May 24, 1949, in Lincolnshire, the youngest son of furniture maker Roy Laverick Broadbent and sculptress Doreen "Dee" (Findlay) Broadbent.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- May 24, 1949
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Jim Broadbent is an English actor who has had multiple appearances in both television and film. For his film career, Broadbent won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award (both for Iris (2001)) [1] and a BAFTA for Moulin Rouge!
One of England's most versatile character actors, Jim Broadbent was born on May 24, 1949, in Lincolnshire, the youngest son of furniture maker Roy Laverick Broadbent and sculptress Doreen "Dee" (Findlay) Broadbent.
- May 24, 1949
Jul 4, 2021 · Jim Broadbent Biography. Jim Broadbent (James Broadbent) an English actor and the youngest child and only surviving twin of furniture-maker Roy Broadbent and his sculptress wife.
Dec 23, 2003 · Broadbent plays Alfred Salteena, "an elderly man of 42", who hopes to win the hand of the ruthlessly ambitious Ethel (Lyndsey Marshal) by introducing her to Lord Bernard Clark (Hugh Laurie),...
Jim played the librettist William S Gilbert in Mike Leigh's 'Topsy Turvy'. He recently played John Bayley opposite Judi Dench in "Iris", Zidler in Baz Lurhmann's spectacular "Moulin Rouge" (with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor) and Bridget's dad in 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.
