Jim Broadbent comes a long way since Only Fools and Horses days

I have now started to notice a pattern with some of Hollywood’s greatest movies that are now coming out of the studios; many British actors are getting lead roles. One of Britain’s best actors at the moment has to be Jim Broadbent, I just recently watched him in the new Indiana Jones movie. He has just recently received some great reviews for his part in When Did You Last See Your Father, which he is joined by fellow Brit actor Colin Firth. He is also working on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, this will also help to elevate his status.

Jim Broadbent has been on the acting scene for years and first appeared on our screens in the early 80,s, but it is his character as Det. Chief Insp. Roy Slater in Only Fools and Horses that I first took notice of him. I have always been a great Only Fools and Horses fan, and just loved the part that Broadbent played. However; I could never have imaged that he would end up becoming one of the UK’s best actors, as well as an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. His acting seems to be effortless compared to many of America’s best. Just look at Tom Cruise, he is a great actor but seems to overact his way in a movie.

Jim Broadbent is just one of many British actors enjoying success in Hollywood. Colin Firth is another along with James McAvoy, Ray Winstone as well as a host more. I do worry that Britain is being left behind when it comes to making movies, we have some of the greatest actors in the world, but they have to go to America to get the best part.