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Timothy West

Actor

Timothy West

  • Born: 20 October 1934, Kingsdown, Kent, England
  • Estimated net worth: $3 million

Timothy West is a distinguished English actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and theatre. He gained prominence through his roles in series like 'Brass' and 'EastEnders'. Renowned for his rich voice and commanding presence, West excels in…

About Timothy West

Timothy West is a distinguished English actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and theatre. He gained prominence through his roles in series like 'Brass' and 'EastEnders'. Renowned for his rich voice and commanding presence, West excels in character roles, showcasing versatility across genres throughout his long career.

Born
20 October 1934, Kingsdown, Kent, England
Died
12 November 2024
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Prunella Scales (1963-present)
Children
3 children, including Juliet West and Jessica West
Parents
John West and Mary West
Estimated net worth
$3 million

Fun facts about Timothy West

  • Timothy West is an accomplished stage actor and has appeared in numerous productions including Shakespearean plays.
  • He is also a passionate advocate for the preservation of Britain's canals and has hosted several documentaries on the subject.

Famous Timothy West quotes

“I'm not a traditional actor. I have no interest in playing the leading man.”
The Last Detective, 2003
“Theatre is a great way to express oneself.”
The Importance of Being Earnest, 1982
“Life is far too short to be serious all the time.”
EastEnders, 2000

Timothy West filmography

Cast (145)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2024The Big Snow of '47 MovieSelf
2022Bring Back My Bonnie MovieRoger
2022Night of the Broken MovieAdolf Hitler8.0
2019Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes TVPte. Charles Godfrey
2019Gentleman Jack TVJeremy Lister7.9
2018We the Kings MovieVictor10.0
2018Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators TVJohnny Falstaff7.1
2017Delirium MovieCollege Bursar
2015The Vote MovieFred Norris8.4
2014Great Canal Journeys TVSelf8.8
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2014Sardines MovieAndrew9.0
2014Inside No. 9 TVAndrew8.1
2013Toast of London TVUnknown character7.5
2012Last Tango in Halifax TVTed7.1
2012Run For Your Wife MovieMan in Pub4.4
2012Titanic TVLord Pirrie5.9
2011Going Postal 2in1 MovieRidcully
2011Exile TVMetzler7.2
2010Going Postal TVRidcully7.2
2010Idle-Hands MovieSpam5.5
2009Endgame MovieP.W. Botha5.9
2008A Room with a View TVReverend Eager
2007A Room with a View MovieMr Eager5.5
2007The Alan Titchmarsh Show TVSelf4.5
2007Lewis TVDonald Terry7.6
2006Not Going Out TVGeoffrey Adams7.5
2005Bleak House TVSir Leicester Dedlock8.0
2005Colditz TVBunny Warren6.1
2005Colditz MovieBunny Warren7.0
2004London TVHenry Mayhew10.0
2004The Alan Clark Diaries TVSir Robert Armstrong7.3
2004New Tricks TVProfessor Mears7.3
2003Looking for Victoria TVThomas Creevey
2003Beyond Borders MovieLawrence Bauford6.4
2003Martin Luther MovieMartin Luther6.4
2003Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas MovieDymas (voice)7.1
2002Dickens TVJohn Dickens7.0
2002The Inspector Lynley Mysteries TVAndy Maiden7.4
2002Villa Des Roses MovieHugh Burrell5.2
2001Station Jim MovieSir Christopher Ellis7.5
2001Iris MovieOlder Maurice6.4
2001Bedtime TVAndrew Oldfield4.3
2001The Fourth Angel MovieJones5.3
2001Waking the Dead TVJoe Doyle7.2
2001Murder in Mind TVDr. William Collins8.3
2000102 Dalmatians MovieJudge5.5
1999The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc MovieCauchon6.4
1998EverAfter MovieKing Francis7.5
1998King Lear MovieGloucester8.5
1998Animated Epics: Beowulf MovieHrothgar ( voice )6.2
1997Midsomer Murders TVMarcus Devere7.5
1997The Place of the Dead MovieChairman of the Inquiry5.8
1996Cuts MovieLord Mellow
1996Over Here TVNarrator7.7
1995Eleven Men Against Eleven MovieSir Bob Luckton7.2
1995Bramwell TVColonel Kindersley4.2
1994Smokescreen TVFrank Sheringham8.0
1993Goodnight Sweetheart TVTufty McDuff7.3
1993The Tempest MovieProspero5.0
1992Framed TVDCI Jimmy McKinnes6.9
1992Shakespeare: The Animated Tales TVProspero (voice)6.5
1991Murder Most Horrid TVOld Doctor Adams6.9
1991Performance TVGloucester6.3
1990The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story MovieCol. Wilfred Wood7.0
1990Survival of the Fittest MovieGeoffrey Cowper
1990Dirty Beasts MovieNarrator8.0
1990Revolting Rhymes MovieNarrator8.0
1990Beecham MovieSir Thomas Beecham
1989Blore M.P. MovieDerek Blore MP3.3
1989Screen One TVDerek Blore7.2
1989Screen One TVGeoffrey Cowper7.2
1989Campion TVWilliam Faraday6.5
1989Agatha Christie's Poirot TVReverend Cottrell8.2
1988Lenin... The Train TVAlexander 'Helphand' Parvus7.0
1988Lenin: The Train MovieParvus6.4
1988Strife MovieDavid Roberts
1988Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun MovieCharles Clutterbuck6.0
1988Consuming Passions MovieDr. Rees8.3
1988After Henry TVNigel6.7
1987When We Are Married MovieCouncillor Albert Parker7.0
1987Breakthrough at Reykjavik MovieMikhail Gorbachev7.0
1987Cry Freedom MovieCapt. De Wet7.0
1987Harry's Kingdom MovieHarry King
1987What the Butler Saw MovieDr Rance3.0
1986The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams MovieDr John Bodkin Adams5.8
1986The Monocled Mutineer TVUnknown character7.7
1986Sunday Premiere TVHarry King7.0
1986A Very Peculiar Practice TVProfessor Furie8.2
1985Tender Is the Night TVMr. Morris6.3
1985Theatre Night TVDoctor Rance
1985Theatre Night TVDavid Roberts
1985Theatre Night TVEwbank
1985Florence Nightingale MovieWilliam Russell6.1
1985Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye TVRex Fortescue7.3
1984Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage MovieSelf9.0
1984Miss Marple TVRex Fortescue8.2
1983Brass TVWinston Churchill6.1
1983Brass TVBradley Hardacre6.1
1982Oliver Twist MovieMr. Bumble6.7
1982Murder Is Easy MovieLord Gordon Easterfield6.6
1981Masada TVEmperor Vespasian7.1
1980Rough Cut MovieNigel Lawton5.8
1979Friday Night, Saturday Morning TVUnknown character7.5
1979Churchill and the Generals MovieWinston Churchill9.0
1979Crime and Punishment TVPyotr Petrovich Luzhin8.0
1979Tales of the Unexpected TVAlbert Taylor6.8
1979Henry VIII MovieCardinal Wolsey6.6
1979Agatha MovieKenward6.1
1978The Thirty Nine Steps MoviePorton6.8
1978An Audience with... TVSelf5.3
1978News from Nowhere MovieWilliam Morris10.0
1977The Devil's Advocate MovieFather Anselmo7.3
1977Hard Times TVJosiah Bounderby6.5
1977Cottage to Let TVDavid Weston
1977Joseph Andrews MovieMr. Tow-Wouse5.4
1975Hedda MovieBrack6.2
1975Edward the Seventh TVAlbert Edward 'Bertie'6.6
1975Edward the Seventh TVEdward, Prince of Wales6.6
1975Edward the Seventh TVKing Edward VII6.6
1975The After Dinner Game MovieMark Childers7.5
1974Soft Beds, Hard Battles MovieUnknown character4.6
1973The Day of the Jackal MovieCommissioner Berthier7.5
1973Hitler: The Last Ten Days MovieProf. Gebhardt6.2
1972Horatio Bottomley MovieHoratio Bottomley7.0
1972The Edwardians TVHoratio Bottomley6.2
1972Villains TVBenny7.5
1971Nicholas and Alexandra MovieDr. Botkin7.0
1970Play for Today TVMark Childers6.6
1970Edward II MovieYoung Mortimer4.9
1970The Tragedy of King Richard II MovieHenry Bolingbroke7.0
1970The Looking Glass War MovieTaylor5.7
1969Big Breadwinner Hog TVLennox7.5
1968Twisted Nerve MovieSuperintendant Dakin6.8
1967Trapped TVOssie
1967Witch Hunt TVDr. Howard Agister9.0
1967The Deadly Affair MovieMatrvis (in Edward II)6.3
1966Mystery and Imagination TVDr Middleton5.8
1965Thirty-Minute Theatre TVJack Campion4.2
1964Theatre 625 TVJan7.2
1960Persuasion TVCharles Hayter10.0
1960Coronation Street TVEric Babbage5.3
1959No Hiding Place TVUnknown character4.8
1957Theatre Night TVTalky
1956Armchair Theatre TVRalph6.0
TBAThe Book of Water MovieGeiser

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Questions about Timothy West

What are some of Timothy West's most notable roles?

Timothy West is well-known for his roles in 'Brass', 'EastEnders', and his extensive stage work, particularly in Shakespearean plays.

Has Timothy West won any awards?

Yes, Timothy West has received several accolades throughout his career, including a BAFTA TV Award nomination and recognition for his contributions to theatre.

What was Timothy West's first film?

Timothy West made his film debut in 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973), where he played a supporting role, marking the beginning of his film career.

Which films has Timothy West starred in?

In addition to his television work, Timothy West has appeared in films such as 'The Last Detective' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest', showcasing his versatile acting skills.

Is Timothy West involved in any other projects?

Timothy West has been involved in various projects, including documentaries about Britain's canals, as he is an avid canal enthusiast.

What is Timothy West's estimated net worth?

Timothy West's estimated net worth is around $3 million, reflecting his successful career in acting and television.

How many children does Timothy West have?

Timothy West has three children, including Juliet West and Jessica West, who have pursued careers in the arts.

What distinguishes Timothy West's acting style?

Timothy West is known for his distinctive voice and strong character portrayals, often bringing depth and nuance to the roles he plays.