Jim Broadbent has revealed he turned down an OBE as he felt vanity “didn’t suit” him and there were more deserving recipients than actors.
The 72-year-old has won a host of other awards during his career, including an Oscar, two Golden Globes and two Bafta awards.
Explaining to the Radio Times why he declined the OBE in 2002, he said: “We get treated well all the time. Actors who get these awards have all won lots of treats along the way doing what they love doing – they don’t need more presents.
