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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 Broadbent and sculptress Dee Broadbent. Jim attended a Quaker boarding school in Reading before successfully applying for a place at an art school. His heart was in acting... See full bio »

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???? The Diplomat (in production)
Coleman
 
2014 Get Santa (pre-production)
 
2013 The Great Train Robbery (TV mini-series) (pre-production)
Tommy Butler
– A Coppers' Tale (2013) … Tommy Butler
 
2015 Magik (filming)
Garret
 
2013 Le weekend (post-production)
 
2013 Postman Pat: The Movie - You Know You're the One (voice) (post-production)
 
2013/I Filth (completed)
Dr. Rossi
 
2013 Closed Circuit (completed)
 
2012 Cloud Atlas
Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / …
 
2011 The Iron Lady
Denis Thatcher
 
2011 Arthur Christmas
Santa (voice)
 
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Professor Horace Slughorn
 
2011 Exile (TV series)
Sam Ronstadt
– Episode #1.1 (2011) … Sam Ronstadt
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Sam Ronstadt
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Sam Ronstadt
 
2010 Any Human Heart (TV series)
Logan Mountstuart (Older)
– Episode #1.4 (2010) … Logan Mountstuart (Older)
– Episode #1.3 (2010) … Logan Mountstuart (Older)
– Episode #1.2 (2010) … Logan Mountstuart (Older)
– Episode #1.1 (2010) … Logan Mountstuart (Older)
 
2010 Animals United
Winston (voice: English version)
 
2010 Another Year
Tom
 
2009 Perrier's Bounty
Jim McCrea
 
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Professor Horace Slughorn
 
2009 The Damned United
Sam Longson
 
2009 The Young Victoria
King William
 
2008 Lost and Found (TV short)
Narrator (voice)
 
2008 Inkheart
Fenoglio
 
2008 Einstein and Eddington (TV movie)
Sir Oliver Lodge
 
2008 Tales of the Riverbank
G.P. (voice)
 
2008 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Dean Charles Stanforth
 
2007 When Did You Last See Your Father?
Arthur
 
2007 Hot Fuzz
Inspector Frank Butterman
 
2006 Longford (TV movie)
Lord Longford
 
2006 The Street (TV series)
Stan McDermott
– The Flasher (2006) … Stan McDermott
– Stan (2006) … Stan McDermott
– The Accident (2006) … Stan McDermott
 
2006 Free Jimmy
Stromowskij (voice: English version)
 
2006 Art School Confidential
Jimmy
 
2005 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Professor Kirke
 
2005 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Video Game)
Professor Kirke (voice)
 
2005 Valiant
Sergeant (voice)
 
2005 Spider-Plant Man (TV short)
Batman
 
2005 Robots
Madame Gasket (voice)
 
2005 Sprung! The Magic Roundabout
Brian (voice: English version)
 
2004 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Dad
 
2004 Vera Drake
Judge
 
2004 Vanity Fair
Mr. Osborne
 
2004 Pride (TV movie)
Eddie (voice)
 
2004 Around the World in 80 Days
Lord Kelvin
 
2004 Tooth
The Rabbit (voice)
 
2003 The Young Visiters (TV movie)
Alfred Salteena
 
2003 And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (TV movie)
Harry Aitken
 
2003 Bright Young Things
The Drunken Major
 
2003 Anna Spud (short)
Dad
 
2002 Nicholas Nickleby
Mr. Wackford Squeers
 
2002 Gangs of New York
William 'Boss' Tweed
 
2002 The King's Beard
The Wizard (voice)
 
2002 The Gathering Storm (TV movie)
Desmond Morton
 
2001/I Iris
John Bayley
 
2001 Moulin Rouge!
Harold Zidler
 
2001 Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget's Dad
 
1995-2000 The Boss (TV series)
Peter Duffley / Peter Duff
– Casablanca (2000) … Peter Duffley
– Truly Bradley Deeply (2000) … Peter Duffley
– There's Something About Geoffrey (2000) … Peter Duffley
– Greyhound Day (2000) … Peter Duffley
– Desperately Seeking Susan (2000) … Peter Duffley
See all 9 episodes »
 
1996-2000 Percy the Park Keeper (TV series)
Percy the Park Keeper
– A Very Useful Little Friend (2000) … Percy the Park Keeper (voice)
– Badger's Bath (2000) … Percy the Park Keeper (voice)
– One Warm Fox (2000) … Percy the Park Keeper (voice)
– Owl Takes Charge (2000) … Percy the Park Keeper (voice)
– Sledge Ride (2000) … Percy the Park Keeper (voice)
See all 17 episodes »
 
1999 Big Day (short)
 
1999 Topsy-Turvy
W. S. Gilbert
 
1999 Comic Relief: Doctor Who - The Curse of Fatal Death (TV movie)
The Doctor
 
1998 Little Voice
Mr. Boo
 
1998 The Avengers
Mother
 
1997 The Borrowers
Pod Clock
 
1997 Smilla's Sense of Snow
Dr. Lagermann
 
1997 Brambly Hedge (TV series)
Basil
– Spring Story (1997) … Basil (voice)
 
1996 The Secret Agent
Chief Inspector Heat
 
1995 Rough Magic
Doc Ansell
 
1995 Richard III
Duke of Buckingham
 
1995 The Last Englishman (TV movie)
Col. Alfred D. Wintle
 
1994 Princess Caraboo
Mr. Worrall
 
1994 Bullets Over Broadway
Warner Purcell
 
1994 Widows' Peak
Con Clancy, Kilshannon Dentist
 
1993 Prince Cinders
Ugly Brother / Policeman (voice)
 
1993 Screen One (TV series)
Deric Longden
– Wide-Eyed and Legless (1993) … Deric Longden
 
1993 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV series)
George
– Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown (1993) … George
 
1992 Gone to Seed (TV series)
Monty
– Episode #1.6 (1992) … Monty
– Episode #1.5 (1992) … Monty
– Episode #1.4 (1992) … Monty
– Episode #1.3 (1992) … Monty
– Episode #1.2 (1992) … Monty
See all 6 episodes »
 
1992 A Sense of History (TV short)
23rd Earl of Leete
 
1992 The Crying Game
Col
 
1992 Inspector Morse (TV series)
Charlie Bennett
– Absolute Conviction (1992) … Charlie Bennett
 
1991 Gone to the Dogs (TV mini-series)
Larry Patterson
– Episode #1.5 (1991) … Larry Patterson
– Episode #1.6 (1991) … Larry Patterson
– Episode #1.4 (1991) … Larry Patterson
– Episode #1.3 (1991) … Larry Patterson
– Episode #1.2 (1991) … Larry Patterson
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1991 Murder Most Horrid (TV series)
Selwyn Proops
– A Determined Woman (1991) … Selwyn Proops
 
1991 Enchanted April
Frederick Arbuthnot
 
1991 Performance (TV series)
– Nona (1991)
 
1991 4 Play (TV series)
Steven Parrish
– Work! (1991) … Steven Parrish
 
1991 The Hangover (short) (voice)
 
1983-1991 Only Fools and Horses.... (TV series)
Det. Chief Insp. Roy Slater / Det. Insp. Roy Slater / Roy Slater
– The Class of '62 (1991) … Roy Slater
– To Hull and Back (1985) … Det. Chief Insp. Roy Slater
– May the Force Be with You (1983) … Det. Insp. Roy Slater
 
1990 Life Is Sweet
Andy
 
1990 Omnibus (TV series documentary)
Postman Roulin
– Van Gogh (1990) … Postman Roulin
 
1989 Victoria Wood (TV series)
Alan Hammond
– Staying In (1989) … Alan Hammond
 
1989 The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand De Bargos (TV series)
 
1989 Erik the Viking
Ernest the Viking (a Rapist)
 
1989 Revolution!! (TV movie)
Wallace
 
1988 Blackadder's Christmas Carol (TV movie)
Prince Albert
 
1988 Dramarama (TV series)
Uncle Keith
– Making Waves (1988) … Uncle Keith
 
1988 Theatre Night (TV series)
Maitre Jacques
– The Miser (1988) … Maitre Jacques
 
1988 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Mr. Lovejoy
– The Facts of Life (1988) … Mr. Lovejoy
 
1988 Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (TV mini-series documentary)
Ossipon
– Joseph Conrad's 'The Secret Agent' (1988) … Ossipon
 
1988 Vroom
Donald
 
1985-1987 Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (TV series)
Butch / Jim Postlethwaite / The Doctor / …
– Episode #2.7 (1987) … The Doctor
– Episode #1.4 (1985) … Vaughan
– Episode #1.2 (1985) … Butch
– Episode #1.1 (1985) … Jim Postlethwaite
 
1987 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Jean Pierre Dubois
 
1987 Running Out of Luck
 
1986 Screen Two (TV series)
Gutling
– The Insurance Man (1986) … Gutling
 
1985 Silas Marner (TV movie)
Jem Rodney
 
1985 The Good Father
Roger Miles
 
1985 Happy Families (TV series)
Dalcroix
– Madeleine (1985) … Dalcroix
– Cassie (1985) … Dalcroix
– Edith (1985) … Dalcroix
 
1985 Summer Season (TV series)
– Picture Friend (1985)
 
1985 Brazil
Dr. Jaffe
 
1984 The Hit
Barrister
 
1984 Crown Court (TV series)
Robert MacBride
– Whisper Who Dares: Part 1 (1984) … Robert MacBride
 
1984 Messiah (TV movie)
Wallace
 
1984 The Man Who Shot Christmas (short)
Nick / Father Christmas
 
1983 The Black Adder (TV series)
Don Speekingleesh, An Interpreter
– The Queen of Spain's Beard (1983) … Don Speekingleesh, An Interpreter
 
1983 Birth of a Nation (TV movie)
Geoff Figg
 
1983 Walter and June (TV movie)
Orderly
 
1983 Dead on Time (short)
Priest
 
1982 Objects of Affection (TV series)
Second attendant
– Our Winnie (1982) … Second attendant
 
1979-1982 Play for Today (TV series)
Mackaness / Mr. Champing / Mr. Horsfall
– Intensive Care (1982) … Mr. Horsfall
– The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice (1980) … Mr. Champing
– Long Distance Information (1979) … Mackaness
 
1982 Walter (TV movie)
Joseph - Orderly
 
1982 Arena (TV series documentary)
Actor in Play
– Mike Leigh Making Plays (1982) … Actor in Play
 
1982 Uliisses
 
1982 Bird of Prey (TV series)
DI Stanley Richardson
– Input Classified (1982) … DI Stanley Richardson
 
1981 Time Bandits
Compere
 
1980 The Dogs of War
Film Crew
 
1980 Breaking Glass
Station Porter
 
1980 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
Stewart
– Games Without Frontiers (1980) … Stewart
 
1980 Phoelix
 
1979 The Passage
German Soldier (uncredited)
 
1978 The Life Story of Baal
Woodcutter
 
1978 The Shout
Fielder in cowpat
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (performer: "Odo the Hero" - uncredited)
 
2007 Hot Fuzz (performer: "Happy Birthday")
 
2002 Nicholas Nickleby (performer: "On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at")
 
2001 Moulin Rouge! (performer: "ZIDLER'S RAP Medley", "Sparkling Diamonds", "The Pitch Spectacular Spectacular", "Like a Virgin", "Fool To Believe", "The Show Must Go On")
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
1999 Big Day (short) (writer)
 
1992 A Sense of History (TV short)
 
1989 Revolution!! (TV movie)
 
1984 Messiah (TV movie)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2003 The Young Visiters (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (29 titles)
2012 The Last Art Film (documentary)
Various
 
2011 The Mike Leigh Method (video short)
Himself
 
2010 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 November 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 AMC News Special: Toronto Film Festival 2010 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001-2009 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) … Himself
– Robots (2005) … Himself
– The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge!' (2001) … Himself
 
2008 Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Production Diary: Making of 'The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Mike Leigh in Conversation (video)
Himself (also archive footage) / Andy (also archive footage) / W. S. Gilbert (also archive footage)
 
2006-2007 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 March 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 March 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2007 The British Academy Television Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Grumpy Guide to... (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Food and Wine (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2005 'T4' in Narnia (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2005 Magical Voices (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Comedy Lab (TV series)
Himself
– Whatever (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Victoria Wood: A BAFTA Tribute (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Behind the Magic of Narnia: The Story (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Creating a Classic: The Making of 'Nicholas Nickleby' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1995-2002 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 May 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 February 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
2002 The 74th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2002 The Orange British Academy Film Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
2002 Judi Dench: A BAFTA Tribute (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge' (TV documentary short)
Himself / 'Zidler'
 
1988 Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1979 Four Questions About Art (documentary)
Commentator
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (10 titles)
2012 Her Master's Voice (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 The Green Green Grass (TV series)
 
2008 Blackadder Rides Again (TV documentary)
Don Speekingleesh - An Interpreter (uncredited)
 
2008 Closing: Team Indy (video short)
Himself
 
2006 Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (documentary)
Harold Zidler (uncredited)
 
2005 La Marató 2005 (TV special)
John Bailey
 
2004 Wetten, dass..? (TV series)
 
The Directors (TV series documentary)
 
1993 Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (documentary)
(segment "A Sense of History")
 
1984 Bird of Prey 2
DI Stanley Richardson
 

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I always think you should be totally frivolous as much as you can, and then take the work seriously when it has to be taken seriously. As long as you can keep that balance going, it's good fun. If it's only frivolous it's not fun - it would drive me potty. On Iris, I'd never worked with Judi Dench before... See more »

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Plays former President Richard Nixon in Dirty Tricks. Nixon was previously played by Anthony Hopkins in Nixon. Hopkins also appeared in Shadowlands as C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which Broadbent appeared. See more »

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