Samuel West - Actor Profile

Samuel West

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 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 56% 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 Secrets of the Manor House, 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
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
★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
★8.0
First Man on the Moon (2012) movie poster
★8.0

First Man on the Moon: Neil Armstrong's family and friends, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, tell the story of the first man to

First Man on the Moon

2012•History
★8.0
The Blood of the Rose (2009) movie poster
★8.0

The Blood of the Rose: Documentary about the mysterious death of conservationist Joan Root in Kenya in 2006.

The Blood of the Rose

2009
★8.0
Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy (2013) movie poster
★8.0

Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy:

Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy

2013•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 Gatecrash Policeman Average 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 The Riot Club Tutor Average 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 Hyde Park on Hudson Bertie Flop 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 →
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 Complicity Neil Average Similar →
2000 Longitude Nevil Maskelyne 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 Stiff Upper Lips Edward Flop Similar →
1997 I Hate Christmas Too Soldier Average Similar →
1997 The Ripper Prince Albert Victor Edward Flop 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 →
1995 The Vacillations of Poppy Carew Victor Flop Similar →
1994 Open Fire Stephen Waldorf Hit Similar →
1994 A Feast at Midnight Chef Average 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 →

Samuel West - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samuel West?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samuel West is "Secrets of the Manor House" 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 "War of the Century - When Hitler Fought Stalin", "First Man on the Moon", and "The Blood of the Rose".

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