--- name: "Jim Broadbent" canonical: "https://film.one/person/jim-broadbent" fi1m_id: "jim-broadbent" imdb_id: "nm0000980" tmdb_id: 388 wikidata_id: "Q185079" roles: ["Actor"] born: "24 May 1949" reviewed_on_fi1m: 43 average_fi1m_score: 70 average_as: "actor" average_over: 43 updated: "2026-10-07T17:33:37.419515+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Jim Broadbent ## Identity Jim Broadbent - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jim-broadbent - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** jim-broadbent - **IMDb ID:** nm0000980 - **TMDB ID:** 388 - **Wikidata ID:** Q185079 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Broadbent, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q185079, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000980/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/388 Actor. Born 24 May 1949 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 24 May 1949, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK - **Active:** 1981–present - **Also known as:** James Broadbent - **Frequently works with:** [Eric Fellner](https://film.one/person/eric-fellner.md), [Tim Bevan](https://film.one/person/tim-bevan.md), [Helen Fielding](https://film.one/person/helen-fielding.md), [Renée Zellweger](https://film.one/person/renee-zellweger.md), [Timothy Spall](https://film.one/person/timothy-spall.md), [Colin Firth](https://film.one/person/colin-firth.md), [David Heyman](https://film.one/person/david-heyman.md), [Hugh Grant](https://film.one/person/hugh-grant.md) - **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar (1 won) - **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 43 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 68 (7), 1990s 80 (5), 2000s 69 (12), 2010s 75 (14), 2020s 55 (5) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 70 to 66 across 35 titles - **Score spread:** 16 at 80+, 19 at 60–79, 8 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 7 of 37 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 25, Comedy 23, Adventure 11, Family 8, Romance 8, History 6 - **Screen time:** 70 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $6,481m across 33 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Broadbent, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q185079, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000980/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/388 ## Streaming the US now - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Another Year*](https://film.one/film/another-year.md) (87), [*Paddington*](https://film.one/film/paddington.md) (84), [*Bullets Over Broadway*](https://film.one/film/bullets-over-broadway.md) (80) - **HBO Max:** [*Paddington 2*](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md) (91), [*Topsy-Turvy*](https://film.one/film/topsy-turvy.md) (88) - **Apple TV:** [*The Street*](https://film.one/tv/the-street.md) (74), [*Gangs of New York*](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) (74) - **Peacock:** [*Hot Fuzz*](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md) (84) - **The Criterion Channel:** [*Life Is Sweet*](https://film.one/film/life-is-sweet.md) (84) - **Hulu:** [*Bridget Jones's Diary*](https://film.one/film/bridget-joness-diary.md) (80) - **The Roku Channel:** [*Silas Marner*](https://film.one/film/silas-marner.md) (76) - **Pluto TV:** [*The Great Train Robbery*](https://film.one/tv/the-great-train-robbery-2013.md) (73) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Jim Broadbent > Jim Broadbent gives comic, awkward men a warmth worth taking seriously. We rate him highly, but his work with Mike Leigh offers far more to watch than the small supporting parts that sometimes waste his presence. In *Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy* (2025), Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones return as Bridget’s parents and are given almost nothing to do. We were disappointed: the film makes room for their familiar faces but scarcely lets them contribute. For an actor frequently cast as a warm, eccentric supporting figure, such a part leaves little opportunity to surprise us. We still recommend the film to those who like the series, but it offers little reason to seek it out for him. Mike Leigh has given him more substantial work. The lead in *Life Is Sweet* (1990) was his breakthrough, and their collaboration continued with W.S. Gilbert in *Topsy-Turvy* (1999). In between came Warner Purcell in *Bullets Over Broadway* (1994), a backstage comedy we recommend despite its theatrical clichés and occasional stiff staging. Its briskness and willingness to be unkind about artistic vanity make those reservations tolerable. Leigh’s devised way of working offers a better explanation of Broadbent’s strengths, giving him the space to develop a character beyond the initial impression of an eccentric man. The films of 2001 included *Iris* and *Bridget Jones’s Diary*, before franchise parts became a regular feature of his work. His John Bayley in *Iris* is a useful reminder of the gravity he can bring to a gentle presence. That seriousness matters: the warmth need not make a character negligible, even when the casting suggests someone reassuring. As Samuel Gruber in *Paddington in Peru* (2024), he belongs to another familiar ensemble, though our qualified response to that film concerned a kind, brisk sequel beginning to feel routine. Affection for the actor is no reason to make a stronger recommendation for the film. Nor does *Jay Kelly* (2025) give us much new evidence: Broadbent’s Peter Schneider is a passing appearance in Noah Baumbach’s warm but overindulgent comedy. The part leaves us with little to discuss, which is a pity in a film already crowded with people who come and go. Across these small appearances, our complaint is chiefly with how little the films ask of him; the casting does not compensate for the shortage of a part. Start with *Life Is Sweet* if the familiar supporting turns are all that come to mind. ## Biography Jim Broadbent is an English actor. He was born on 24 May 1949 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 1972. Broadbent first gained prominence in the 1980s with television comedy roles, including Roy Slater in Only Fools and Horses. His film work includes appearances in Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits (1981) and Brazil (1985), and a breakthrough in Mike Leigh's Life Is Sweet (1990). He is known for roles such as Bridget's father in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and its sequels, Horace Slughorn in the Harry Potter films (2009–2011), Samuel Gruber in the Paddington series (2014–2024), and Archmaester Ebrose in Game of Thrones (2017). Broadbent won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Iris (2001), a BAFTA TV Award and Golden Globe for Longford (2006), and a BAFTA Film Award for Moulin Rouge! (2001). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, themoviedb.org.* ## On Fi1m (43) - *Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy* (2025), Fi1m 70, as Colin Jones — [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boy.md) - *Jay Kelly* (2025), Fi1m 64, as Peter Schneider — [page](https://film.one/film/jay-kelly.md) - *Paddington in Peru* (2024), Fi1m 64, as Samuel Gruber — [page](https://film.one/film/paddington-in-peru.md) - *Dolittle* (2020), Fi1m 32, as Lord Thomas Badgley — [page](https://film.one/film/dolittle.md) - *Six Minutes to Midnight* (2020), Fi1m 47, as Charlie — [page](https://film.one/film/six-minutes-to-midnight.md) - *Paddington 2* (2017), Fi1m 91, as Samuel Gruber — [page](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md) - *Bridget Jones's Baby* (2016), Fi1m 71, as Dad — [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-joness-baby.md) - *War and Peace* (2016), Fi1m 65, as Prince Bolkonsky — [page](https://film.one/tv/war-and-peace.md) - *Brooklyn* (2015), Fi1m 83, as Father Flood — [page](https://film.one/film/brooklyn.md) - *London Spy* (2015), Fi1m 70, as Scottie — [page](https://film.one/tv/london-spy.md) - *The Lady in the Van* (2015), Fi1m 64, as Underwood — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lady-in-the-van.md) - *Get Santa* (2014), Fi1m 66, as Santa Claus — [page](https://film.one/film/get-santa.md) - *Paddington* (2014), Fi1m 84, as Samuel Gruber — [page](https://film.one/film/paddington.md) - *The Great Train Robbery* (2013), Fi1m 73, as DCS Tommy Butler — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-great-train-robbery-2013.md) - *Arthur Christmas* (2011), Fi1m 82, as Santa (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/arthur-christmas.md) - *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* (2011), Fi1m 83, as Horace Slughorn — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2.md) - *The Iron Lady* (2011), Fi1m 52, as Denis Thatcher — [page](https://film.one/film/the-iron-lady.md) - *Another Year* (2010), Fi1m 87, as Tom — [page](https://film.one/film/another-year.md) - *Any Human Heart* (2010), Fi1m 73, as Logan Mountstuart (Older) — [page](https://film.one/tv/any-human-heart.md) - *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* (2009), Fi1m 66, as Horace Slughorn — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.md) - *The Young Victoria* (2009), Fi1m 73, as King William IV — [page](https://film.one/film/the-young-victoria.md) - *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008), Fi1m 55, as Dean Charles Stanforth — [page](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md) - *Hot Fuzz* (2007), Fi1m 84, as Inspector Frank Butterman — [page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md) - *The Street* (2006), Fi1m 74, as Stan McDermott — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-street.md) - *Robots* (2005), Fi1m 62, as Madame Gasket (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/robots-2005.md) - *Around the World in 80 Days* (2004), Fi1m 56, as Lord Kelvin — [page](https://film.one/film/around-the-world-in-80-days-2004.md) - *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason* (2004), Fi1m 48, as Dad — [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-jones-the-edge-of-reason.md) - *Vera Drake* (2004), Fi1m 84, as Judge — [page](https://film.one/film/vera-drake.md) - *Gangs of New York* (2002), Fi1m 74, as Boss Tweed — [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) - *Bridget Jones's Diary* (2001), Fi1m 80, as Bridget's Dad — [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-joness-diary.md) - *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), Fi1m 75, as Harold Zidler — [page](https://film.one/film/moulin-rouge.md) - *Topsy-Turvy* (1999), Fi1m 88, as W. S. Gilbert — [page](https://film.one/film/topsy-turvy.md) - *Bullets Over Broadway* (1994), Fi1m 80, as Warner Purcell — [page](https://film.one/film/bullets-over-broadway.md) - *The Crying Game* (1992), Fi1m 82, as Col — [page](https://film.one/film/the-crying-game.md) - *Enchanted April* (1991), Fi1m 65, as Frederick Arbuthnot — [page](https://film.one/film/enchanted-april.md) - *Life Is Sweet* (1991), Fi1m 84, as Andy — [page](https://film.one/film/life-is-sweet.md) - *Erik the Viking* (1989), Fi1m 43, as Ernest the Viking (a Rapist) — [page](https://film.one/film/erik-the-viking.md) - *Superman IV: The Quest for Peace* (1987), Fi1m 30, as Jean Pierre Dubois — [page](https://film.one/film/superman-iv-the-quest-for-peace.md) - *Brazil* (1985), Fi1m 83, as Dr. Jaffe — [page](https://film.one/film/brazil.md) - *Silas Marner* (1985), Fi1m 76, as Jem Rodney — [page](https://film.one/film/silas-marner.md) - *Blackadder* (1983), Fi1m 84, as Don Speekingleesh, an Interpreter — [page](https://film.one/tv/blackadder.md) - *Walter* (1982), Fi1m 78, as Joseph - Orderly — [page](https://film.one/film/walter.md) - *Time Bandits* (1981), Fi1m 80, as Compere — [page](https://film.one/film/time-bandits.md) ## Complete filmography (182) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Jay Kelly* (2025), as Peter Schneider — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/jay-kelly.md) - *Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy* (2025), as Colin Jones — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boy.md) - *Paddington in Peru* (2024), as Samuel Gruber — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/paddington-in-peru.md) - *An A to Z of Paddington* (2024), as Narrator (voice) - *My Lady Jane* (2024), series, as Duke of Leicester - *Call Me Back* (2023), as George - *2022 Wimbledon Official Film* (2023), as Narrator - *The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry* (2023), as Harold Fry - *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power* (2022), series, as Snaggleroot (voice) - *Ten Percent* (2022), series, as Richard Nightingale - *Charlotte* (2022), as Grosspapa (voice) - *Why Didn't They Ask Evans?* (2022), series, as Lord Marcham - *A Boy Called Christmas* (2021), as King - *The Duke* (2021), as Kempton Bunton - *Black Narcissus* (2020), series, as Father Roberts - *Six Minutes to Midnight* (2020), as Charlie — Fi1m 47, [page](https://film.one/film/six-minutes-to-midnight.md) - *Staged* (2020), series, as Jim - *Trying* (2020), series, as George - *Dolittle* (2020), as Lord Thomas Badgley — Fi1m 32, [page](https://film.one/film/dolittle.md) - *Love, Death & Robots* (2019), series, as Christopher the Poet (voice) - *Black '47* (2018), as Lord Kilmichael - *King of Thieves* (2018), as Terry Perkins - *King Lear* (2018), as Earl of Gloucester - *New Town Utopia* (2018), as Lewis Silkin MP - *Paddington 2* (2017), as Samuel Gruber — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md) - *Birds Like Us* (2017), as Horozovich (voice) - *The Sense of an Ending* (2017), as Tony Webster - *Ethel & Ernest* (2016), as Ernest Briggs (voice) - *Bridget Jones's Baby* (2016), as Dad — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-joness-baby.md) - *The Legend of Tarzan* (2016), as Prime Minister - *Eddie the Eagle* (2016), as BBC Commentator - *War and Peace* (2016), series, as Prince Bolkonsky — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/war-and-peace.md) - *London Spy* (2015), series, as Scottie — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/london-spy.md) - *The Lady in the Van* (2015), as Underwood — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lady-in-the-van.md) - *Brooklyn* (2015), as Father Flood — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/brooklyn.md) - *The Weather Inside* (2015), as Britischer Botschafter - *The Go-Between* (2015), as Old Leo - *Get Santa* (2014), as Santa Claus — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/get-santa.md) - *Paddington* (2014), as Samuel Gruber — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/paddington.md) - *Big Game* (2014), as Herbert - *Postman Pat: The Movie* (2014), as CEO (voice) - *The Harry Hill Movie* (2013), as Cleaner - *The Great Train Robbery* (2013), series, as DCS Tommy Butler — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-great-train-robbery-2013.md) - *The Phone Call* (2013), as Stan (voice) - *Chance Meeting* (2013), Actor - *Le Week-End* (2013), as Nick Burrows - *Filth* (2013), as Dr Rossi - *Closed Circuit* (2013), as Attorney General - *Cloud Atlas* (2012), as Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2 - *The Iron Lady* (2011), as Denis Thatcher — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/the-iron-lady.md) - *Comedy Blaps* (2011), series, as DCI Ponk - *Arthur Christmas* (2011), as Santa (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/arthur-christmas.md) - *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* (2011), as Horace Slughorn — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2.md) - *Exile* (2011), series, as Sam Ronstadt - *Game of Thrones* (2011), series, as Archmaester Ebrose — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/game-of-thrones.md) - *Any Human Heart* (2010), series, as Logan Mountstuart (Older) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/any-human-heart.md) - *Another Year* (2010), as Tom — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/another-year.md) - *Perrier's Bounty* (2010), as Jim McCrea - *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* (2009), as Horace Slughorn — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.md) - *The Damned United* (2009), as Sam Longson - *The Young Victoria* (2009), as King William IV — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/the-young-victoria.md) - *Lost and Found* (2008), as Narrator (voice) - *Inkheart* (2008), as Fenoglio - *Einstein and Eddington* (2008), as Sir Oliver Lodge - *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008), as Dean Charles Stanforth — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md) - *Tales of the Riverbank* (2008), as G.P. (voice) - *And When Did You Last See Your Father?* (2007), as Arthur Morrison - *Hot Fuzz* (2007), as Inspector Frank Butterman — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md) - *Longford* (2006), as Lord Longford - *Art School Confidential* (2006), as Jimmy - *The Street* (2006), series, as Stan McDermott — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-street.md) - *The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe* (2005), as Prof. Digory Kirke - *Valiant* (2005), as Sergeant (voice) - *Robots* (2005), as Madame Gasket (voice) — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/robots-2005.md) - *The Magic Roundabout* (2005), as Brian (voice) - *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason* (2004), as Dad — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-jones-the-edge-of-reason.md) - *Vera Drake* (2004), as Judge — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/vera-drake.md) - *Vanity Fair* (2004), as Mr. Osborne - *Pride* (2004), as Eddie (voice) - *Around the World in 80 Days* (2004), as Lord Kelvin — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/around-the-world-in-80-days-2004.md) - *Tooth* (2004), as The Rabbit (voice) - *Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection* (2004), as Basil / Ernest Vole / Purslane Saltapple (Voice) - *The Young Visiters* (2003), as Alfred Salteena - *Bright Young Things* (2003), as The Drunken Major - *And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself* (2003), as Harry Aitken - *Anna Spud* (2003), as Dad - *Nicholas Nickleby* (2002), as Mr. Wackford Squeers - *Gangs of New York* (2002), as Boss Tweed — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) - *The King's Beard* (2002), as The Wizard (voice) - *The Gathering Storm* (2002), as Desmond Morton - *Iris* (2001), as John Bayley - *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), as Harold Zidler — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/moulin-rouge.md) - *Bridget Jones's Diary* (2001), as Bridget's Dad — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-joness-diary.md) - *Topsy-Turvy* (1999), as W. S. Gilbert — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/topsy-turvy.md) - *Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death* (1999), as The Shy Doctor - *Little Voice* (1998), as Mr. Boo - *The Avengers* (1998), as Mother - *Percy The Park Keeper: After The Storm* (1998), as Percy - *Percy The Park Keeper: The Rescue Party* (1997), as Percy - *The Borrowers* (1997), as Pod Clock - *The Peter Principle* (1997), series, as Peter Duffley - *Percy The Park Keeper: The Secret Path* (1997), as Jim - *Smilla's Sense of Snow* (1997), as Dr. Lagermann - *The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge* (1996), series, as Basil / Ernest Vole / Purslane Saltapple (voice) - *Percy The Park Keeper: One Snowy Night* (1996), as Percy - *Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy Night* (1996), as Basil - *Percy the Park Keeper* (1996), series, as Percy (voice) - *The Secret Agent* (1996), as Chief Inspector Heat - *Richard III* (1995), as The Duke of Buckingham - *Rough Magic* (1995), as Doc Ansell - *The Last Englishman* (1995), as Col. Alfred D. Wintle - *Bullets Over Broadway* (1994), as Warner Purcell — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/bullets-over-broadway.md) - *Princess Caraboo* (1994), as Mr. Worrall - *Widows' Peak* (1994), as Con Clancy - *Prince Cinders* (1993), as Ugly Brother / Policeman (voice) - *Wide-Eyed and Legless* (1993), as Deric Longden - *Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown* (1993), as George - *Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright* (1993), as The Earl of Leete · Writer - *Gone to Seed* (1992), series, as Monty Plant - *A Sense of History* (1992), as 23rd Earl of Leete · Writer - *The Crying Game* (1992), as Col — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-crying-game.md) - *Gone to the Dogs* (1991), series, as Jim Morley - *Enchanted April* (1991), as Frederick Arbuthnot — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/enchanted-april.md) - *Murder Most Horrid* (1991), series, as Selwyn Proops - *Nona* (1991), as Carmelo - *Performance* (1991), series, as Carmello - *Life Is Sweet* (1991), as Andy — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/life-is-sweet.md) - *Happy Feet* (1991), as Grocer - *Van Gogh* (1990), as Roulin - *Victoria Wood* (1989), series, as Alan Hammond - *The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos* (1989), series, Actor - *4 Play* (1989), series, as Steven Parrish - *Screen One* (1989), series, as Deric Longden - *Erik the Viking* (1989), as Ernest the Viking (a Rapist) — Fi1m 43, [page](https://film.one/film/erik-the-viking.md) - *7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting* (1989), as Standford Hartley · Writer - *The Hangover* (1989), as (voice) - *Blackadder's Christmas Carol* (1988), as Prince Albert - *Vroom* (1988), as Donald - *The Modern World: Ten Great Writers* (1988), series, as Ossipon - *Superman IV: The Quest for Peace* (1987), as Jean Pierre Dubois — Fi1m 30, [page](https://film.one/film/superman-iv-the-quest-for-peace.md) - *Running Out of Luck* (1987), as Jimmy - *Inspector Morse* (1987), series, as Charlie Bennett — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/inspector-morse.md) - *The Insurance Man* (1986), as Gutling - *Silas Marner* (1985), as Jem Rodney — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/silas-marner.md) - *The Good Father* (1985), as Roger Miles - *Happy Families* (1985), series, as Dalcroix - *Theatre Night* (1985), series, as Maitre Jacques - *Picture Friend* (1985), as Tes Goodwin - *Brazil* (1985), as Dr. Jaffe — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/brazil.md) - *Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV* (1985), series, Actor - *The Man Who Shot Christmas* (1984), as Nick/Father Christmas - *The Hit* (1984), as Barrister - *Dramarama* (1983), series, as Uncle Keith - *Birth of a Nation* (1983), as Geoff Figg - *Tales Out of School* (1983), series, as Geoff Figg - *Blackadder* (1983), series, as Don Speekingleesh, an Interpreter — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/blackadder.md) - *Walter and June* (1983), as Orderly - *Dead on Time* (1983), as Vicar - *Objects of Affection* (1982), series, as Second Attendant - *Our Winnie* (1982), as Second Attendant - *Intensive Care* (1982), as Mr Horsfall - *Walter* (1982), as Joseph - Orderly — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/walter.md) - *Uliisses* (1982), Actor - *Bird of Prey* (1982), series, as DI Stanley Richardson - *Only Fools and Horses* (1981), series, as Roy Slater — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/only-fools-and-horses.md) - *Time Bandits* (1981), as Compere — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/time-bandits.md) - *The Dogs of War* (1980), as Film Crew - *The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice* (1980), as Mr. Champing - *Breaking Glass* (1980), as Station Porter - *Games Without Frontiers* (1980), as Stewart - *Long Distance Information* (1979), as Mackaness - *Phoelix* (1979), Actor - *Tales of the Unexpected* (1979), series, as Mr Lovejoy - *The Passage* (1979), as German Soldier (uncredited) - *The Life Story of Baal* (1978), as Woodcutter - *The Shout* (1978), as Fielder in Cowpat - *Playhouse* (1974), series, as Stewart - *The Go-Between* (1971), as Spectator at Cricket Match (uncredited) - *Play for Today* (1970), series, as Mr. Horsfall, Mr. Champing - *Omnibus* (1967), series, as Roulin - *Dennis*, Actor - *Fools*, as Cardinal Pole ## Gallery - ![Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert in Topsy-Turvy (1999)](https://film.one/media/title/3120/still-432fdbec436c.jpg) Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert in *Topsy-Turvy* (1999) — Image via TMDB - ![Jim Broadbent as Andy in Life Is Sweet (1991)](https://film.one/media/title/3396/still-aab2f60a1949.jpg) Jim Broadbent as Andy in *Life Is Sweet* (1991) — Image via TMDB - ![Jim Broadbent](https://film.one/media/person/318/gallery-255c1bb561e6.jpg) Jim Broadbent — Scottish Documentary Institute, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Jim_Broadbent_2012.jpg/1280px-Jim_Broadbent_2012.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Jim Broadbent](https://film.one/media/person/318/gallery-1f8635344d73.jpg) Jim Broadbent — Image via TMDB - ![Jim Broadbent](https://film.one/media/person/318/gallery-c6f8c6068f6f.jpg) Jim Broadbent — Image via TMDB - ![Jim Broadbent](https://film.one/media/person/318/gallery-6d52ba10fcff.jpg) Jim Broadbent — Image via TMDB - ![Jim Broadbent](https://film.one/media/person/318/gallery-29ab9d27e83f.jpg) Jim Broadbent — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### Academy Awards — 1 won - 2002: Best Supporting Actor (won), for *Iris* ### Other awards — 0 won, 1 nominated - Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor 2002: Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor (nominated), for *Iris* *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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