Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Theatrical director, Audiobook narrator, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Political Party
Socialist Workers Party
Languages
English
Partner
Laura Wade
Parents
Timothy West, Prunella Scales
Education
Alleyn's School, Lady Margaret Hall
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Akkadian (šamû)
Popularity
Tier B -- 76,456 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Year context
Born in 1966 -- Cultural Revolution begins in China; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1989-2022)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Filmography (23)
The Midwich Cuckoos
Bernard Westcott
All Creatures Great & Small
Siegfried Farnon
The Gentlemen
Lord Pressfield
Darkest Hour
Sir Anthony Eden
Suffragette
Benedict Haughton
Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond
TV Series
Mr Selfridge
Frank Edwards
Eternal Law
TV Series
Dark Relic
Friar George
Albert Schweitzer
Film
Biography
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Samuel West?
Samuel West is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Samuel West born?
Samuel West was born in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Samuel West been in?
Samuel West has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Midwich Cuckoos (2022), All Creatures Great & Small (2020), The Gentlemen (2020), Darkest Hour (2017), Suffragette (2015).
What is Samuel West known for?
Samuel West is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Samuel West?
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