Samuel West - Actor Profile

Samuel West

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 19, 1966
Birth Place: Hammersmith, London, England, UK

About Samuel West

Samuel West was born on June 19, 1966 in Hammersmith, London, England as Samuel Alexander Joseph West. He is known for his work on Howards End (1992), Van Helsing (2004) and Notting Hill (1999).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Samuel West Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samuel West reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Samuel West's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Samuel West's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Frankie and Johnnie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Samuel West Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samuel West's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Frankie and Johnnie (1986) movie poster
★9.0

Frankie and Johnnie: When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Bla

Frankie and Johnnie

1986•Drama
★9.0
The Dance of Shiva (1998) movie poster
★9.0

The Dance of Shiva: In the trenches of the Western Front in 1915, a British army chaplain is forced to question his faith as he witnesses hu

The Dance of Shiva

1998•War
★9.0
Secrets of the Manor House (2012) movie poster
★9.0

Secrets of the Manor House: Find out what went on behind the stately walls of the British manor house a century ago.

Secrets of the Manor House

2012•Documentary
★9.0
Rupert's Land (1998) movie poster
★9.0

Rupert's Land: In this Canadian road movie, two brothers who haven't seen each other in years are uncomfortably reunited when they have

Rupert's Land

1998•Drama
★8.0
War of the Century - When Hitler Fought Stalin (1999) movie poster
★8.0

War of the Century - When Hitler Fought Stalin: In June 1941, Hitler broke the golden rule of warfare never to fight on opposite fronts and marched into the Soviet Unio

War of the Century - When Hitler Fought Stalin

1999•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Samuel West has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Return to Narnia Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Merchant Ivory Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Tour (Live At The Royal Festival Hall) Master of Ceremonies Hit Similar →
2020 The Gentlemen Lord Pressfield Super Hit Similar →
2018 On Chesil Beach Geoffrey Ponting Average Similar →
2017 Darkest Hour Sir Anthony Eden Hit Similar →
2015 Suffragette Benedict Haughton Hit Similar →
2015 Inside the Court of Henry VIII Narrator Average Similar →
2015 The Eichmann Show Narrator Hit Similar →
2014 Faberge: A Life of Its Own Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2014 Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath Host Average Similar →
2013 Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2013 Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace: Hampton Court Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2012 Secrets of the Manor House Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2012 First Man on the Moon Narrator (Voice UK) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Hitler's Children Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2010 Harold Pinter: A Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Albert Schweitzer Phil Figgis Average Similar →
2009 The Blood of the Rose Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2008 Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley Ted Heath Hit Similar →
2006 Random Quest Colin Hit Similar →
2006 The First Emperor Himself - Narrator Average Similar →
2005 Einstein's Big Idea Humphry Davy Hit Similar →
2004 Ring of the Nibelungs Gunther Average Similar →
2004 Van Helsing Dr. Victor Frankenstein Average Similar →
2003 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure Pongo (voice) Average Similar →
2001 Iris Young Maurice Average Similar →
2000 Bread and Roses Party Guest (uncredited) Average Similar →
2000 Longitude Nevil Maskelyne Hit Similar →
1999 Runt Pork Hit Similar →
1999 In Excess: The Death of Michael Hutchence Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Notting Hill Anna's Co-Star Hit Similar →
1999 Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters Major Edrington Hit Similar →
1999 War of the Century - When Hitler Fought Stalin Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Dance of Shiva Lieutenant Davies Super Hit Similar →
1998 Rupert's Land Rupert McKay Super Hit Similar →
1997 I Hate Christmas Too Soldier Average Similar →
1996 Jane Eyre St John Rivers Hit Similar →
1995 Heavy Weather 'Monty' Bodkin Super Hit Similar →
1995 Carrington Gerald Brenan Average Similar →
1995 Persuasion Mr. Elliot Hit Similar →
1994 Open Fire Stephen Waldorf Hit Similar →
1994 A Feast at Midnight Chef Average Similar →
1993 Voices in the Garden Mark Super Hit Similar →
1992 Howards End Leonard Bast Hit Similar →
1989 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader King Caspian Average Similar →
1989 Reunion Count Konradin von Lohenburg Hit Similar →
1986 Frankie and Johnnie Johnnie Mallett Super Hit Similar →

Samuel West - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samuel West?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samuel West is "Frankie and Johnnie" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Samuel West acted in?

Samuel West has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samuel West?

Other notable films include "The Dance of Shiva", "Secrets of the Manor House", and "Rupert's Land".

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