Timothy West
ActingAbout Timothy West
Timothy Lancaster West, CBE was an English film, stage, presenter and television actor, with more than fifty years of varied work in the business.
Timothy West Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Timothy 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 Timothy West's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Timothy 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 News from Nowhere, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Timothy West Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Timothy West's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Timothy West has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Night of the Broken | Adolf Hitler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | We the Kings | Victor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Vote | Fred Norris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sardines | Andrew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Idle-Hands | Spam | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Endgame | P.W. Botha | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Room with a View | Mr Eager | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Colditz | Bunny Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Beyond Borders | Lawrence Bauford | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Martin Luther | Martin Luther | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Dymas (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Station Jim | Sir Christopher Ellis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Iris | Older Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Fourth Angel | Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc | Cauchon | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | EverAfter | King Francis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | King Lear | Gloucester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Animated Epics: Beowulf | Hrothgar ( voice ) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Place of the Dead | Chairman of the Inquiry | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Eleven Men Against Eleven | Sir Bob Luckton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story | Col. Wilfred Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Lenin: The Train | Parvus | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun | Charles Clutterbuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Consuming Passions | Dr. Rees | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | When We Are Married | Councillor Albert Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Breakthrough at Reykjavik | Mikhail Gorbachev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cry Freedom | Capt. De Wet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams | Dr John Bodkin Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Florence Nightingale | Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Oliver Twist | Mr. Bumble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Murder Is Easy | Lord Gordon Easterfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rough Cut | Nigel Lawton | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Churchill and the Generals | Winston Churchill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry VIII | Cardinal Wolsey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Agatha | Kenward | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Thirty Nine Steps | Porton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | News from Nowhere | William Morris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Devil's Advocate | Father Anselmo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Hedda | Brack | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The After Dinner Game | Mark Childers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | Commissioner Berthier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | Prof. Gebhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Horatio Bottomley | Horatio Bottomley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Dr. Botkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Tragedy of King Richard II | Henry Bolingbroke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Looking Glass War | Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Twisted Nerve | Superintendant Dakin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Deadly Affair | Matrvis (in Edward II) | Average | Similar → |
Timothy West - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Timothy West?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Timothy West is "News from Nowhere" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Timothy West acted in?
Timothy West has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Timothy West?
Other notable films include "We the Kings", "Churchill and the Generals", and "Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage".