Broadbent, Jim (1949– )

English film, television, and stage actor, known for his versatility. He has collaborated with directors Stephen Frears and Mike Leigh in both television and film productions. His films include Little Voice (1998), Topsy Turvy (1999), and Moulin Rouge (2001). In 2002 he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Iris (2001).

He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 1972 and performed with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. His other films include The Crying Game (1992), Enchanted April (1992), Bullets over Broadway (1994), Richard III (1996), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), and Gangs of New York (2002).