Who plays Horace Slughorn?

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And the season seven opener of Thrones delivered. English actor Jim Broadbent — who played Professor Horace Slughorn in the movie adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s beloved book series — made his Thrones debut Sunday night as an archmaester at the Citadel.

Who played Harold Zidler?

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Harold Zidler is the king of Moulin Rouge’s night time world of pleasure, and he’s played by British character actor Jim Broadbent. You might also recognize him as Professor Slughorn in the Harry Potter movies.

What is Jim Broadbent famous for?

Jim Broadbent (born 24 May 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).

Who is the actor who plays Slughorn in Harry Potter?

Broadbent portrayed Horace Slughorn in the fantasy films Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011).

How did Horace Slughorn get back to Hogwarts?

Horace Slughorn was lured back to Hogwarts by Albus Dumbledore dangling Harry Potter in front of him like a collector’s item. In the movies, he may not have been as rotund as we expected, nor had his walrus-like mustache as J. K. Rowling wrote, but Jim Broadbent captured his deep regret mixed with greedy pursuit of comfort and influence.

What did Horace Slughorn do to Madame Pomfrey?

It’s good Madame Pomfrey is around for medical cases at Hogwarts because Slughorn evidently has no poise for perilous situations. When a student falls at his feet frothing at the mouth and with the cure literally meters away, he does nothing but stands in befuddled paralysis.

Why did Horace Slughorn give up the Horcruxes?

Nevertheless, Slughorn was either bamboozled by Riddle’s careful flattery or succumbed to his desire to be needed in giving up the secret of Horcruxes. Riddle may have discovered their secrets eventually but Horace Slughorn helped him along a dangerous path all too easily.