Samuel West
Known for
Samuel West is an English actor born in Hammersmith, London, from a distinguished theatrical family, with a career spanning stage, film, and television. He played Dr. Victor Frankenstein in 'Van Helsing' and appeared as British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in 'Darkest Hour'. His television work includes a role as Soviet spy Anthony Blunt on 'The Crown' and a supporting part in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen'. West has built a reputation for intelligent, historically grounded supporting performances across British prestige productions.
Samuel West
27 Movies · 37 Series
Known for
Samuel West is an English actor born in Hammersmith, London, from a distinguished theatrical family, with a career spanning stage, film, and television. He played Dr. Victor Frankenstein in 'Van Helsing' and appeared as British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in 'Darkest Hour'. His television work includes a role as Soviet spy Anthony Blunt on 'The Crown' and a supporting part in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen'. West has built a reputation for intelligent, historically grounded supporting performances across British prestige productions.
Movies
Plays Anna's Co-Star
Notting Hill
1999
Plays Lord Pressfield
The Gentlemen
2020
Plays Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Van Helsing
2004
Plays Sir Anthony Eden
Darkest Hour
2017
Plays Pongo (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
2003
Plays Benedict Haughton
Suffragette
2015
Plays Young Maurice
Iris
2001
Plays Leonard Bast
Howards End
1992
Plays Robert Southey
Pandaemonium
2001
Plays Friar George
Dark Relic
2010
Plays Geoffrey Ponting
On Chesil Beach
2018
Plays Tutor
The Riot Club
2014
Plays Mr. Elliot
Persuasion
1995
Plays Policeman
Gatecrash
2020
Plays Bertie
Hyde Park on Hudson
2012
Plays St John Rivers
Jane Eyre
1996
Plays Edward
Stiff Upper Lips
1998
Plays Gerald Brenan
Carrington
1995
Plays Neil
Complicity
2000
Plays Chef
A Feast at Midnight
1994
Plays Phil Figgis
Albert Schweitzer
2009
Plays Master of Ceremonies
The Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Tour
2022
TV Shows
Plays Siegfried Farnon
All Creatures Great & Small
2020
Plays Frank Edwards
Mr Selfridge
2013
Plays Peter Judd
Slow Horses
2022
Plays Sir Walter Pole
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
2015
Plays Bernard Westcott
The Midwich Cuckoos
2022
Plays Zak Gist
Eternal Law
2012
Plays Narrator
Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution
2005
Plays narrator
World War Two: Behind Closed Doors
2008
Plays Sir William Chester
The Frankenstein Chronicles
2015
Plays Rear Admiral John Godfrey
Fleming
2014
Plays Anthony Blunt
Cambridge Spies
2003
Plays Stephen Duke
Stanley and the Women
1991
Plays Peter Scabius (Older)
Any Human Heart
2010
Plays King Caspian
The Chronicles of Narnia
1988
Plays Self
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius
2025
Plays Gunther
Ring of the Nibelungs
2004
Plays Thomas Rice
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Jeremy Thacker
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Major Edrington
Hornblower
1998
Plays Nevil Maskelyne
Longitude
2000
Plays Terry
As Time Goes By
1992
Plays Richard Cartwright
W1A
2014
Plays Mr. Hill
Small Axe
2020
Plays Bishop of Winchester
The Hollow Crown
2012
Plays Elliot Vincent
The Crimson Field
2014
Plays Simon
Strangers
1996
Plays Tony Wainwright
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Plays Jack Maitland
Performance
1991
Plays Donald McCormack
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Thomas Erskine
Garrow's Law
2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Samuel West and where are they from?
Samuel West is 60 years old, born on June 19, 1966 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Samuel West?
Samuel West is best known for roles in The Gentlemen, Notting Hill, Van Helsing.
How many movies has Samuel West been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Samuel West has appeared in 27 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Samuel West's first movie?
The career of Samuel West began with Frankie and Johnnie (1986).
What is Samuel West's most recent movie or series?
Samuel West's most recent release is Sam & Ade Go Birding, which premiered on April 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Samuel West appeared in?
On television, Samuel West has appeared in Westworld, The Crown, Slow Horses, Agatha Christie's Poirot.
Samuel West
1966-06-19 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK
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).