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Jim Broadbent (born May 24, 1949) is an English actor. He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role as John Bayley in the feature film Iris (2001), as well as winning a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe for his leading role as Lord Longford in the television film Longford (2006). Broadbent received four BAFTA Film Award 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. A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 1972, Broadbent first came to prominence in the 1980s, chiefly appearing in television comedy including playing Roy Slater in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. He appeared in the Terry Gilliam films Time Bandits (1981) and Brazil (1985) before a breakthrough role in Mike Leigh's independent comedy drama Life Is Sweet (1990). His notable film roles since include The Borrowers (1997), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), The Gathering Storm (2002), Hot Fuzz (2007), Another Year (2010), The Iron Lady (2011), Arthur Christmas (2011), Cloud Atlas (2012) and Brooklyn (2015). He played Horace Slughorn in the Harry Potter film series, Archmaester Ebrose in the seventh season of the television series Game of Thrones and Samuel Gruber in the Paddington film series.
"Mort," a captivating animated film adaptation based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel, takes you on a thrilling journey through a fantastical world. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind the critically acclaimed "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," this enchanting tale follows the misadventures of a young protagonist named Mortimer or short for (Mort) as he becomes the apprentice to Death himself. When Mort is given the extraordinary opportunity to assist Death in his duties, chaos ensues. With Death's unique job requiring him to collect souls and guide them to the afterlife, Mort finds himself in bizarre and comedic situations. Together with Death's unconventional adopted daughter, Ysabell, who Mort and Ysabell have a romantic relationship during the film and later have a kid by the name of Sto-Helit after Mort confusing Death that he live his daughter and want to marry her, and the anthropomorphic personification of Death's horse, and Binky, Mort embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure that challenges his perception of life, death, and destiny. As Mort grapples with the weight of his newfound responsibilities, he must confront the consequences of meddling with fate and the repercussions it has on the delicate balance between the living and the deceased. Through humorous encounters with eccentric characters, Mort discovers the true meaning of compassion, friendship, and the importance of every individual's journey.
