David Westhead - Actor Profile

David Westhead

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1963
Birth Place: UK

David Westhead Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Westhead reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of David Westhead'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 The Time of Your Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Westhead Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Westhead's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Time of Your Life (2007) movie poster
★10.0

The Time of Your Life: A 35 year old woman, Kate, awakes from an eighteen year coma following a tragic accident to an unfamiliar world. As she

The Time of Your Life

2007•Drama
★7.3
Enola Holmes 2 (2022) movie poster
★7.3

Enola Holmes 2: Now a detective-for-hire like her infamous brother, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl

Enola Holmes 2

2022•Adventure
★6.7
Mrs Brown (1997) movie poster
★6.7

Mrs Brown: When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown. But their rel

Mrs Brown

1997•Drama
★6.6
Stage Beauty (2004) movie poster
★6.6

Stage Beauty: Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at

Stage Beauty

2004•Comedy
★6.6
Wilde (1997) movie poster
★6.6

Wilde: Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde

Wilde

1997•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie David Westhead has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Enola Holmes 2 Henry Lyon Hit Similar →
2016 Reg Blair's Minder Flop Similar →
2011 Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me Charlie Archer Average Similar →
2011 The Iron Lady Shadow Minister Average Similar →
2011 The North London Book of the Dead Boss Flop Similar →
2011 Nancy, Sid and Sergio DI Palmer Flop Similar →
2007 The Time of Your Life Dave Super Hit Similar →
2006 Cards on the Table Superintendent Jim Wheeler Flop Similar →
2005 Wallis & Edward Ernest Simpson Flop Similar →
2005 Gideon's Daughter Bill Average Similar →
2005 Beneath the Skin Dominic Hintlesham Average Similar →
2004 Disappeared Peter Vine Flop Similar →
2004 Stage Beauty Harry Hit Similar →
2003 The Key - Flop Similar →
2002 Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Van Den Meer Average Similar →
2001 Queen's Messenger Sir Desmond Grey Flop Similar →
2000 Donovan Quick George Mackie Average Similar →
2000 My Fragile Heart DCI Peter Murray Flop Similar →
1997 Wilde Edward Carson Hit Similar →
1997 Mrs Brown Prince of Wales (Bertie) Hit Similar →
1996 Witness Against Hitler SS Officer Lange Average Similar →

David Westhead - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Westhead?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Westhead is "The Time of Your Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Westhead acted in?

David Westhead has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Westhead?

Other notable films include "Enola Holmes 2", "Mrs Brown", and "Stage Beauty".

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