Jim Broadbent Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Wife, Children, TV Series, Movies

James Broadbent, also known as Jim Broadbent, is a beloved British actor, known for his versatile roles in films like Moulin Rouge! Harry Potter and Paddington.

His warm, character-driven performances, from bumbling professors to heartfelt fathers, have made him a treasure in cinema.

Jim’s a proud Brit whose Lincolnshire roots and gentle charm shine through in his work, captivating audiences worldwide.

Profile

• Full Name: James Broadbent
• Stage Name: Jim Broadbent
• Born: May 24, 1949
• Age: 76 years old
• Birthplace: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Roy Laverick Broadbent, Mrs. Doreen “Dee” Broadbent
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Anastasia Lewis (m. 1987)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million to $10 million

Early Life

Jim Broadbent was born on May 24, 1949, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. His dad, Roy Broadbent, was a furniture maker and amateur actor, and his mom, Dee Broadbent, was a sculptor who helped found the Holton Players acting troupe.

Jim’s ethnicity is English, and he’s proud of his Lincolnshire heritage. His religion isn’t publicly known. He grew up with a sister in a creative, close-knit family in Holton-cum-Beckering.

Education

Jim attended a Quaker boarding school, Leighton Park School, in Reading, England, where he joined the drama society. After graduating, he briefly studied at a local art college, thinking he might become a painter like his mom.

He switched to acting and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 1972. His time at LAMDA sharpened his skills, giving him the tools to tackle diverse roles on stage and screen.

Career

Jim started in theatre, performing at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park and with the National Theatre in The Recruiting Officer (1976). He gained notice in Ken Campbell’s Illuminatus! (1977) and later joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.

His early TV roles included Only Fools and Horses (1982–1991) as Roy Slater and Blackadder (1986–1987). His film career took off with Time Bandits (1981) and Brazil (1985), both with Terry Gilliam. He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as John Bayley in Iris (2001), alongside Judi Dench.

He played Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! (2001), Horace Slughorn in the Harry Potter series (2009–2011), and Denis Thatcher in The Iron Lady (2011). Other films include Topsy-Turvy (1999), Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), Hot Fuzz (2007), Paddington (2014) as Samuel Gruber, and Paddington 2 (2017).

On TV, he starred in The Street (2007), London Spy (2015), and War & Peace (2016). He voiced roles in The Chronicles of Narnia (2005) and Arthur Christmas (2011). In 2024, he appeared in Paddington in Peru. Jim’s a proud British actor whose range spans comedy, drama, and fantasy.

Social Media

Jim Broadbent does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jim, 76, has been married to painter Anastasia Lewis since 1987. They have no children and live in a 16th-century cottage in Lincolnshire, England, as well as in a London flat. His height is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm), and he’s known for his warm smile and balding head.

Jim is private but loves art, inspired by his parents, and enjoys gardening and painting. He’s stayed out of the spotlight, preferring a quiet life. A proud Brit, he’s supported local theatre and charities like Parkinson’s UK. Oh, and he once said playing Santa Claus in Arthur Christmas was a dream come true!

Net Worth

Jim Broadbent’s net Worth is estimated at $5 million to $10 million. His wealth comes from films like Moulin Rouge! ($179 million gross), the Harry Potter series (over $7 billion total), and Paddington ($268 million).

TV roles in Longford and War & Peace, plus voice work in Arthur Christmas, add to his earnings. His long career and Oscar win keep his finances strong.

Filmography (Selected):

• Time Bandits (1981) – Compere
• Brazil (1985) – Dr. Jaffe
• The Good Father (1985) – Roger Miles
• Life Is Sweet (1990) – Andy
• Enchanted April (1991) – Frederick Arbuthnot
• The Crying Game (1992) – Col
• Bullets Over Broadway (1994) – Warner Purcell
• Topsy-Turvy (1999) – W.S. Gilbert
• Moulin Rouge! (2001) – Harold Zidler
• Iris (2001) – John Bayley
• Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) – Colin Jones
• Gangs of New York (2002) – William “Boss” Tweed
• Nicholas Nickleby (2002) – Wackford Squeers
• Bright Young Things (2003) – Drunk Major
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) – Professor Kirke
• Hot Fuzz (2007) – Frank Butterman
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) – Horace Slughorn
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) – Horace Slughorn
• The Iron Lady (2011) – Denis Thatcher
• Cloud Atlas (2012) – Multiple roles
• Paddington (2014) – Samuel Gruber
• Brooklyn (2015) – Father Flood
• Paddington 2 (2017) – Samuel Gruber
• King Lear (2018) – Earl of Gloucester
• Paddington in Peru (2024) – Samuel Gruber

TV (Selected):

• Only Fools and Horses (1982–1991) – Roy Slater
• Blackadder (1986–1987) – Various roles
• The Street (2007) – Stan McDermott
• Any Human Heart (2010) – Logan Mountstuart (older)
• Exile (2011) – Sam Ronstadt
• London Spy (2015) – Scottie
• War & Peace (2016) – Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky
• Game of Thrones (2017) – Archmaester Ebrose

Voice Work:

• Arthur Christmas (2011) – Santa Claus
• The Legend of Tarzan (2016) – Prime Minister
• Dolittle (2020) – Lord Thomas Badgley