Iris

…Murdoch’s husband, John Bayley, in Iris (2001), a film that chronicled the two authors’ early lives together, their marriage, and Murdoch’s struggle with Alzheimer disease. For his part in Iris, Broadbent won the Academy Award for best supporting actor.

…British writer Iris Murdoch in Iris (2001), an eccentric theater owner in Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), and the lonely teacher Barbara Covett in Notes on a Scandal (2006). During this time she also was nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in Chocolat (2000).

…into writer Iris Murdoch in Iris (2001) won her further accolades, including Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.