Actor
Jim Broadbent
- Born: 24 September 1949, Holton, Suffolk, England
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Jim Broadbent is a distinguished British actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in notable films such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Iris'. With a career spanning several decades, he is celebrated…
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About Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent is a distinguished British actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in notable films such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Iris'. With a career spanning several decades, he is celebrated for his engaging character portrayals and distinctive voice, often appearing in both comedic and dramatic roles.
- Born
- 24 September 1949, Holton, Suffolk, England
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Annie Broadbent (2011-present)
- Children
- 1 child, Jim Broadbent Jr.
- Parents
- Doris Broadbent, Roy Broadbent
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Jim Broadbent
- Jim Broadbent won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Iris' (2001).
- He has appeared in several films directed by Mike Leigh, showcasing his talent in character-driven narratives.
Famous Jim Broadbent quotes
“I think I’m a bit of a coward.”
“You have to be prepared to be wrong.”
“You can’t just sit and wait for things to happen.”
Jim Broadbent: coming up
- Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint (Movie, Charles Dickens (voice))6 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Jim Broadbent filmography
Cast (203)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas Movie | Self - Interviewee | |
| 2025 | Jay Kelly Movie | Peter Schneider | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Movie | Colin Jones | 6.3 |
| 2024 | Paddington in Peru Movie | Samuel Gruber | 6.8 |
| 2024 | An A to Z of Paddington Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2024 | My Lady Jane TV | Duke of Leicester | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Call Me Back Movie | George | |
| 2023 | 2022 Wimbledon Official Film Movie | Narrator | |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie | Self - Contributor | 7.7 |
| 2023 | The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Movie | Harold Fry | 6.6 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV | Snaggleroot (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Ten Percent TV | Richard Nightingale | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Charlotte Movie | Grosspapa (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Why Didn't They Ask Evans? TV | Lord Marcham | 6.6 |
| 2021 | A Boy Called Christmas Movie | King | 7.3 |
| 2021 | The Duke Movie | Kempton Bunton | 6.9 |
| 2021 | (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Black Narcissus TV | Father Roberts | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Six Minutes to Midnight Movie | Charlie | 6.2 |
| 2020 | Staged TV | Jim | 7.9 |
| 2020 | Trying TV | George | 7.6 |
| 2020 | Dolittle Movie | Lord Thomas Badgley | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots TV | Christopher the Poet (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2018 | Black '47 Movie | Lord Kilmichael | 6.6 |
| 2018 | King of Thieves Movie | Terry Perkins | 5.6 |
| 2018 | King Lear Movie | Earl of Gloucester | 6.0 |
| 2018 | New Town Utopia Movie | Lewis Silkin MP | 9.0 |
| 2017 | Paddington 2 Movie | Samuel Gruber | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Birds Like Us Movie | Horozovich (voice) | 4.1 |
| 2017 | The Sense of an Ending Movie | Tony Webster | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Ethel & Ernest Movie | Ernest Briggs (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Bridget Jones's Baby Movie | Dad | 6.4 |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan Movie | Prime Minister | 5.9 |
| 2016 | Eddie the Eagle Movie | BBC Commentator | 7.2 |
| 2016 | War and Peace TV | Prince Bolkonsky | 7.5 |
| 2015 | London Spy TV | Scottie | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Lady in the Van Movie | Underwood | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Brooklyn Movie | Father Flood | 7.3 |
| 2015 | The Weather Inside Movie | Britischer Botschafter | 4.3 |
| 2015 | The Go-Between Movie | Old Leo | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Get Santa Movie | Santa Claus | 6.1 |
| 2014 | The One and Only Mike Leigh Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2014 | Paddington Movie | Samuel Gruber | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Big Game Movie | Herbert | 5.5 |
| 2014 | Postman Pat: The Movie Movie | CEO (voice) | 5.1 |
| 2013 | The Harry Hill Movie Movie | Cleaner | 4.7 |
| 2013 | The Great Train Robbery TV | DCS Tommy Butler | 6.7 |
| 2013 | The Phone Call Movie | Stan (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Chance Meeting Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2013 | Le Week-End Movie | Nick Burrows | 6.2 |
| 2013 | Filth Movie | Dr Rossi | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Closed Circuit Movie | Attorney General | 5.9 |
| 2013 | The Frame TV | Professor Horace Slughorn | 10.0 |
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas Movie | Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2 | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2011 | The Iron Lady Movie | Denis Thatcher | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Comedy Blaps TV | DCI Ponk | |
| 2011 | Arthur Christmas Movie | Santa (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Movie | Horace Slughorn | 8.1 |
| 2011 | Exile TV | Sam Ronstadt | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones TV | Archmaester Ebrose | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Any Human Heart TV | Logan Mountstuart (Older) | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Another Year Movie | Tom | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Perrier's Bounty Movie | Jim McCrea | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie | Horace Slughorn | 7.7 |
| 2009 | The Damned United Movie | Sam Longson | 7.2 |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria Movie | King William IV | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Lost and Found Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Inkheart Movie | Fenoglio | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Einstein and Eddington Movie | Sir Oliver Lodge | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Production Diary: Making of 'The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Movie | Dean Charles Stanforth | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Tales of the Riverbank Movie | G.P. (voice) | 4.6 |
| 2007 | And When Did You Last See Your Father? Movie | Arthur Morrison | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz Movie | Self | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz Movie | Inspector Frank Butterman | 7.6 |
| 2006 | Longford Movie | Lord Longford | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Art School Confidential Movie | Jimmy | 6.1 |
| 2006 | The Street TV | Stan McDermott | 7.6 |
| 2005 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie | Prof. Digory Kirke | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Valiant Movie | Sergeant (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Robots Movie | Madame Gasket (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2005 | The Magic Roundabout Movie | Brian (voice) | 5.4 |
| 2004 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Movie | Dad | 6.2 |
| 2004 | Vera Drake Movie | Judge | 7.2 |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair Movie | Mr. Osborne | 5.8 |
| 2004 | Pride Movie | Eddie (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days Movie | Lord Kelvin | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Tooth Movie | The Rabbit (voice) | 4.1 |
| 2004 | Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection Movie | Basil / Ernest Vole / Purslane Saltapple (Voice) | 10.0 |
| 2003 | The Young Visiters Movie | Alfred Salteena | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Bright Young Things Movie | The Drunken Major | 6.3 |
| 2003 | And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself Movie | Harry Aitken | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Anna Spud Movie | Dad | |
| 2002 | Nicholas Nickleby Movie | Mr. Wackford Squeers | 6.8 |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York Movie | Boss Tweed | 7.3 |
| 2002 | The King's Beard Movie | The Wizard (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2002 | The Gathering Storm Movie | Desmond Morton | 6.7 |
| 2001 | Iris Movie | John Bayley | 6.4 |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! Movie | Harold Zidler | 7.5 |
| 2001 | The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge' Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Bridget Jones's Diary Movie | Bridget's Dad | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Topsy-Turvy Movie | W. S. Gilbert | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death Movie | The Shy Doctor | 7.5 |
| 1998 | Little Voice Movie | Mr. Boo | 6.5 |
| 1998 | The Avengers Movie | Mother | 4.4 |
| 1998 | Percy The Park Keeper: After The Storm Movie | Percy | |
| 1997 | Percy The Park Keeper: The Rescue Party Movie | Percy | |
| 1997 | The Borrowers Movie | Pod Clock | 6.1 |
| 1997 | The Peter Principle TV | Peter Duffley | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Percy The Park Keeper: The Secret Path Movie | Jim | |
| 1997 | Smilla's Sense of Snow Movie | Dr. Lagermann | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge TV | Basil / Ernest Vole / Purslane Saltapple (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy Night Movie | Basil | |
| 1996 | Percy The Park Keeper: One Snowy Night Movie | Percy | |
| 1996 | Percy the Park Keeper TV | Percy (voice) | 5.0 |
| 1996 | The Secret Agent Movie | Chief Inspector Heat | 5.6 |
| 1995 | Richard III Movie | The Duke of Buckingham | 6.8 |
| 1995 | Rough Magic Movie | Doc Ansell | 5.7 |
| 1995 | The Last Englishman Movie | Col. Alfred D. Wintle | |
| 1994 | Bullets Over Broadway Movie | Warner Purcell | 7.1 |
| 1994 | Princess Caraboo Movie | Mr. Worrall | 5.5 |
| 1994 | Widows' Peak Movie | Con Clancy | 6.4 |
| 1993 | Prince Cinders Movie | Ugly Brother / Policeman (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Wide-Eyed and Legless Movie | Deric Longden | 6.5 |
| 1993 | Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown Movie | George | |
| 1993 | Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright Movie | The Earl of Leete | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Gone to Seed TV | Monty Plant | 3.3 |
| 1992 | A Sense of History Movie | 23rd Earl of Leete | 7.3 |
| 1992 | The Crying Game Movie | Col | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Perpetual Motion TV | Self - Narrator | |
| 1991 | Gone to the Dogs TV | Jim Morley | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Enchanted April Movie | Frederick Arbuthnot | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Murder Most Horrid TV | Selwyn Proops | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Nona Movie | Carmelo | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Performance TV | Carmello | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Life Is Sweet Movie | Andy | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Happy Feet Movie | Grocer | |
| 1990 | Van Gogh Movie | Roulin | 1.0 |
| 1989 | Victoria Wood TV | Alan Hammond | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1989 | 4 Play TV | Steven Parrish | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Screen One TV | Deric Longden | 7.2 |
| 1989 | Erik the Viking Movie | Ernest the Viking (a Rapist) | 5.9 |
| 1989 | 7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting Movie | Standford Hartley | |
| 1989 | The Hangover Movie | (voice) | |
| 1988 | Blackadder's Christmas Carol Movie | Prince Albert | 7.4 |
| 1988 | Vroom Movie | Donald | 6.5 |
| 1988 | Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1988 | The Modern World: Ten Great Writers TV | Ossipon | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Movie | Jean Pierre Dubois | 4.6 |
| 1987 | Running Out of Luck Movie | Jimmy | 5.6 |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse TV | Charlie Bennett | 7.9 |
| 1986 | The Insurance Man Movie | Gutling | 5.9 |
| 1985 | Silas Marner Movie | Jem Rodney | 5.9 |
| 1985 | The Good Father Movie | Roger Miles | 5.6 |
| 1985 | Happy Families TV | Dalcroix | 7.2 |
| 1985 | Theatre Night TV | Maitre Jacques | |
| 1985 | Picture Friend Movie | Tes Goodwin | |
| 1985 | Summer Season TV | Ted Goodwin | |
| 1985 | Brazil Movie | Dr. Jaffe | 7.7 |
| 1985 | Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV TV | Unknown character | 7.9 |
| 1984 | The Man Who Shot Christmas Movie | Nick/Father Christmas | 10.0 |
| 1984 | The Hit Movie | Barrister | 6.5 |
| 1983 | Dramarama TV | Uncle Keith | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Tales Out of School TV | Geoff Figg | 10.0 |
| 1983 | Birth of a Nation Movie | Geoff Figg | 7.8 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Don Speekingleesh, an Interpreter | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Walter and June Movie | Orderly | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Dead on Time Movie | Vicar | 6.6 |
| 1982 | Objects of Affection TV | Second Attendant | 8.0 |
| 1982 | Our Winnie Movie | Second Attendant | |
| 1982 | Intensive Care Movie | Mr Horsfall | 9.0 |
| 1982 | Walter Movie | Joseph - Orderly | 5.9 |
| 1982 | Mike Leigh: Making Plays Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 1982 | Uliisses Movie | Unknown character | 4.3 |
| 1982 | Bird of Prey TV | DI Stanley Richardson | 7.2 |
| 1981 | Only Fools and Horses TV | Roy Slater | 8.1 |
| 1981 | Time Bandits Movie | Compere | 6.6 |
| 1980 | The Dogs of War Movie | Film Crew | 5.8 |
| 1980 | The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice Movie | Mr. Champing | 8.0 |
| 1980 | Breaking Glass Movie | Station Porter | 6.9 |
| 1980 | Games Without Frontiers Movie | Stewart | |
| 1979 | Long Distance Information Movie | Mackaness | 10.0 |
| 1979 | Phoelix Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | Mr Lovejoy | 6.8 |
| 1979 | The Passage Movie | German Soldier (uncredited) | 6.0 |
| 1978 | The Life Story of Baal Movie | Woodcutter | 10.0 |
| 1978 | The Shout Movie | Fielder in Cowpat | 6.0 |
| 1974 | Playhouse TV | Stewart | 7.0 |
| 1971 | The Go-Between Movie | Spectator at Cricket Match (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Mr. Champing | 6.6 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Mr. Horsfall | 6.6 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Roulin | 7.2 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| TBA | Dennis Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Bride's Chamber Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Fools Movie | Cardinal Pole |
Crew (3)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.3 |
| 1992 | A Sense of History Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1989 | 7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting Movie | Writer · Writing |
Latest releases
- What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas2025
- Jay Kelly2025 / TMDB 6.1
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy2025 / TMDB 6.3
- Paddington in Peru2024 / TMDB 6.8
- An A to Z of Paddington2024
- Call Me Back2023
Questions about Jim Broadbent
What are some of Jim Broadbent's most successful films?
Jim Broadbent has appeared in several successful films, including 'Bridget Jones's Diary', 'Iris', and 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. His roles in these films have contributed significantly to his acclaim.
Has Jim Broadbent won any major awards?
Yes, Jim Broadbent won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'Iris'. He has also received BAFTA Awards and nominations throughout his career.
What was Jim Broadbent's first film?
Jim Broadbent's first film role was in 'The Last of the Mobile Hot Shots' (1970), where he began to establish his presence in the film industry.
What type of roles is Jim Broadbent known for?
Jim Broadbent is known for his versatile roles, often portraying quirky, endearing characters in both comedic and dramatic contexts. His performances are marked by depth and authenticity.
How many children does Jim Broadbent have?
Jim Broadbent has one child, Jim Broadbent Jr., with his wife Annie Broadbent.
What is Jim Broadbent's estimated net worth?
Jim Broadbent's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
What other notable films has Jim Broadbent appeared in?
In addition to 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Iris', Jim Broadbent has appeared in films such as 'The Iron Lady', 'Moulin Rouge!', and 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
What is unique about Jim Broadbent's acting style?
Jim Broadbent's acting style is characterized by his ability to convey a wide range of emotions, often blending humor with poignancy. His distinctive voice and expressive performances make him a memorable presence on screen.