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    Ed Broadbent’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

    Insight NewsBy Insight NewsJanuary 12, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
    Lifetime achievement award winner Ed Broadbent laughs during the Parliamentarian of the Year Awards at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa November 15, 2016. Photograph by Blair Gable
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    Ed Broadbent’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

    Just visiting: Lucille and Ed Broadbent play with Jenna Boriska at a  Scarborough day-care centre – All Items – Digital Archive Ontario

    Family:

    Parents:

    John Edward Broadbent (father): A craftsman and trade unionist. Ed has described him as a “warm and loving man” who instilled in him a strong sense of social justice.

    Josephine (Josie) Broadbent (mother): A homemaker and keen gardener. Ed credits her with his love of nature and sense of humor.

    Siblings:

    He has two older sisters, Margaret and Jean, who reportedly live relatively quiet lives outside the public eye.

    Wife:

    In 1961, he married Yvonne Yamaoka, a Japanese-Canadian town planner whose family had been interned by the federal government in World War II. They divorced in 1967 .

    In 1971, he married Lucille Munroe, a young Franco-Ontarian widow. Munroe also died of cancer on November 17, 2006, at the age of 71 .

    Broadbent married Ellen Meiksins Wood, a Marxist historian and political theorist, in 2014. She died in 2016, at the age of 73

    • Ed Broadbent has been married three times:
      • First to Yvonne Yamaoka in 1961, which lasted until 1967.
      • Second to Lucille Munroe in 1971, who tragically passed away in 2006.
      • Third to Ellen Meiksins Wood in 2014, who also passed away in 2016.

    Kids:

    Jonathan Broadbent (son): Born in 1967, Jonathan has followed in his father’s footsteps and is also a successful actor.

    Other Family and Dating History:

    Ed has not publicly discussed any other family members or past relationships beyond his immediate family. He seems to value privacy in these areas.

    Personal Life

    While attending Wimbledon College of Art, Broadbent discovered the transformative power of theatre. He joined the college’s drama society, also finding solace and expression in the world of make-believe. Shakespeare’s sonnets replaced folk harmonies, Molière’s witticisms eclipsed folk melodies, and also his artistic compass shifted irrevocably towards the vibrant world of acting.

    The early years were a crucible of exploration. He cut his teeth in the vibrant but unforgiving landscape of London’s fringe theatre scene. This was not a world of opulent sets and commercial constraints, but one where künstlerische freedom reigned supreme. From the experimental plays of the Royal Court Theatre to the politically charged productions of the Theatre Upstairs, Broadbent honed his craft in the heat of artistic rebellion.

    He embraced diverse roles with open arms, inhabiting Shakespearean heroes like Henry V and also grappling with the absurdist humor of Harold Pinter. Each performance became a canvas for experimentation, an opportunity to delve into the depths of human emotions and also challenge theatrical conventions. This period nurtured his versatility, instilled in him a profound respect for the power of storytelling, and instilled in him the audacity to push boundaries, qualities that would define his illustrious career.

    Additional Information:

    Ed enjoys spending time with his family and close friends when he’s not working.

    He is also a passionate advocate for social justice and environmental causes.

    Ed is a talented musician and enjoys playing the banjo and mandolin.

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