UK Mega 2021: Lincolnshire
01 Lincolnshire Legends: Jim Broadbent
This a straightforward series which was published for the 2021 UK Mega, held at the nearby Lincolnshire Showground. The series celebrates the many famous people who were either born in, lived in or were associated with the glorious county of Lincolnshire!
Jim Broadbent receiving an honorary degree in Lincoln Cathedral
Jim Broadbent (born 24th May 1949) is an English actor. He won an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role as John Bayley in the feature film Iris (2001), as well as winning a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for his leading role as Lord Longford in the television film Longford (2006). Broadbent received four BAFTA nominations and won for his performance in Moulin Rouge! (2001). He was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Broadbent played Roy Slater in the comedy series Only Fools and Horses in multiple episodes between 1983 to 1991. He joined the cast of the television series Game of Thrones, playing a role of Archmaester Ebrose, in the seventh season (2017). His other notable roles were in Brazil (1985), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), The Borrowers (1997), Gangs of New York (2002), Around the World in 80 Days (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Inkheart (2009), Another Year (2010), Filth (2013), The Lady in the Van (2015) and King Lear (2018). He is also Bridget Jones' dad!
Jim was born in Holton cum Beckering, in Lincolnshire.
Secret fact: Tentmantent once served Jim a latte, the only time he ever managed a perfect foam heart on the top!