Oscar winning actor, Jim Broadbent was born as James Broadbent. He is an English actor who is better known for his role as Lord Longford in the 2006 hit’s television series, Longford. 

Jim Broadbent Early Life and Education

Jim Broadbent was born on May 24, 1949, in Hilton cum Beckering, England. He was born to Roy Broadbent, father, and Doreen Broadbent, mother and grew up along with his sibling. His father was an actor and mother was Sculptor.

Jim Broadbent, during his young age Jim Broadbent, during his young age

Jim Broadbent completed his high-level education from the Leighton Park School, a Quaker school in Reading. Then, he enrolled at the art college before transferring to the London Academy And he graduated in 1972 from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Jim Broadbent Career

The actors who enjoy a successful career in Hollywood, Jim Broadbent made his first step in the Hollywood, film industry through the 1971 movie named, The Go-Between as Spectator at Cricket Match. Thus, Jim Broadbent has also proved himself as outstanding actors portraying the different character in the movies includes;

  1. The Shout(1978)
  2. The Passage(1979)
  3. Dead on Time(1983)
  4. Vroom(1988)
  5. Erik the Viking(1989)
  6. The Crying Game(1992)
  7. Bullets over Broadway(1994)
  8. Richard III(1995)
  9. The Avengers(1998)
  10. Iris(2001)
  11. Anna Spud(2003)
  12. Another Year(2010)
  13. Animals United(2010)
  14. Cloud Circuit(2013)
  15. Brooklyn(2015)
  16. Bridget Jone’s Baby(2016)
  17. Magik(2017)
  18. Black47 (2017) and so on.

Jim Broadbent, youtube; Trailor of The Sense of an Ending

After achieving a huge success in the movies, Jim made his first step on the televisions series named, Not the Nine O’ Clock News as the role of Union negotiator in the year 1979. Similarly, his incredible acting skills liked by millions of people within a very short period. Following this tv series, Jim appeared in numerous tv series such as,

  1. Crown Court(1984)
  2. Happy Families(1985)
  3. Theater Night(1988)
  4. Victoria Wood(1989)
  5. Omnibus(1990)
  6. Murder Most Horrid(1991)
  7. A Sense of History (1992)
  8. The Peter Principle(1995)
  9. Any Human Heart(2010)
  10. London Spy(2015)
  11. War & Peace (2016)
  12. Game of Thrones(2017) and much more.

Actor, Jim recently give his debut in HBO’s hit series, Game of Thrones in season 7. He plays the role of Archmaester Ebrose in Game of Thrones along with Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Natalie Dormer, Lena Headey, Eoin Macken, Finn Jones, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aidan Gillen, Hannah Murray.

Jim Broadbent; Youtube, Victoria Wood Episode 6

Similarly, Jim was honored with numerous Awards from the 2006 television series named, Longford as Longford.

  • British Academy Television Award.
  • Broadcasting Press Guild Award.
  • Golden Globe Award.
  • Oscars for Best Supporting Actor.

Jim Broadbent Wons Supporting Actor; 2002 Oscars, Youtube

Jim Broadbent Personal Life

In concern to his personal life, Jim Broadbent married to his long-term girlfriend named, Anastasia Lewis. The husband and wife married on 1987, along with few family members and close friends. Currently, the husband and wife spend their quality time together with their family.

Jim Broadbent and his wife, Anastasia Lewis Jim Broadbent and his wife, Anastasia Lewis

Jim’s wife, Anastasia is previously married to her ex-husband. Prior to her marriage, she gave birth to two sons. They are Tom Lewis and Paul Lewis. Jim’s wife is a painter and former theatre designer.

And the husband and wife are reported to live a happy married life without any rumors of a separation. Also, the relationship of wife and husband is staying strong without any divorce rumors. Besides, the husband and wife live happily with their family. Other than that, the husband and wife are together for 30 years but they don’t have any children till now.

Jim Broadbent Net Worth

Jim Broadbent is one of the noticeable actors of the present generation. Besides, his career, Jim is also much active on a social networking site like Twitter, and Instagram.As of now, his handsome looks has attracted thousands of fans mostly woman.

And looking his fancy style we can guess that his net worth should be count in the six figures.

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