Jim Broadbent

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Characters played by Jim Broadbent

Horace Slughorn — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

A former Potions professor whose memory about young Tom Riddle is crucial to Harry's mission.

Horace Slughorn — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Charismatic Potions professor with a network of famous students.

Prof. Digory Kirke — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Elderly professor who owns the wardrobe, wise mentor.

Samuel Gruber — Paddington in Peru (2024)

A kind-hearted antique shop owner who becomes a close friend and mentor.

Dean Charles Stanforth — Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

University administrator who suspends Indy during the skull investigation.

Inspector Frank Butterman — Hot Fuzz (2007)

Danny's father and the seemingly oblivious local police inspector.

Colin Jones — Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)

Bridget's father, a retired businessman with a quirky demeanor.

Prime Minister — The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

The British Prime Minister who explains the geopolitical situation regarding Leopold's debts. He receives George Washington Williams' final open letter that exposes the colonial abuses in the Congo.

Samuel Gruber — Paddington 2 (2017)

Kind-hearted antique shop owner who mentors and supports Paddington.

Bridget's Dad — Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

Full name reference for Bridget's father, Colin Jones.

Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2 — Cloud Atlas (2012)

Portrays pivotal figures in the 1936 and 2012 narratives. In 1936, composer Vyvyan Ayrs exploits amanuensis Robert Frobisher, demanding full credit for the Cloud Atlas Sextet and threatening blackmail, leading to Ayrs being shot by Frobisher. In 2012, publisher Timothy Cavendish flees intimidation by gangster brothers, accidentally commits himself to a restrictive nursing home orchestrated by his brother, and eventually escapes to write a screenplay based on his ordeal.

Lord Thomas Badgley — Dolittle (2020)

A courtier who covets the throne and orchestrates the poisoning of Queen Victoria with nightshade. He hires Dr. Müdfly to halt Dolittle's expedition, but is ultimately exposed as the traitor and imprisoned in the Tower of London by the restored queen.

Career Overview

Jim Broadbent has 172 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Bridget Jones with 4 titles. Signature works include Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Hot Fuzz. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
172
Birth Date
1949-05-24
Birth Place
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q185079), public domain (CC0).