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Jim Broadbent Biography

Birth Name:

James Broadbent

Birth Place:

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Profession

Actor, writer

Fast Facts

Made his stage debut at age 4 in A Doll's House at a theater founded by his father
Was stage manager at Regent's Park's Open Air Theatre
Formed a comedy duo with Peter Barlow called the National Theatre of Brent
Worked several times with director Mike Leigh, including plays Ecstasy (1979) and Goose-pimples (1981), films Life is Sweet (1990) and Topsy Turvy (1999) and TV movie A Sense of History (1992)
Had a breakthrough year in 2001, playing three very different characters in Bridget Jones's Diary, Moulin Rouge and Iris
He won an Academy Award for Iris and all three of his leading ladies (Renee Zellweger, Nicole Kidman and Judi Dench, respectively) were nominated for Academy Awards as well
Provided the voice of character Major Mouse for a 2011 E
ON ad campaign

Awards

2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013San Sebastián International Film Festival-Silver Shell for Best Actor: winner
2012BAFTA Film Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010London Film Critics Association-Best British Actor: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2007Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
2002Critics' Choice Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2002Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2002BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2002BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2001Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2001Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2001Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2001Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2001National Board of Review-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2000BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1999National Society of Film Critics-Best Actor - Runner-up: winner
1999Venice Film Festival-Best Actor: winner
1998Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated

Relationships

Roy Broadbent -- Father
Dee Broadbent -- Mother
Paul Lewis -- Stepson
Tom Lewis -- Stepson
Anastasia Lewis -- Wife