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Samuel West is credited as a stage actor, film actor and theatre director. Born on June 19, 1966, Samuel West is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom. That works out to 60 years old in 2026.
My Take
Samuel West strikes me as the thinking person's actor, in the best sense. Born in Hammersmith and educated at Oxford, he moves fluidly between stage, screen, directing, and narration, and that range speaks to genuine intelligence rather than restlessness. His BAFTA-nominated turn as Leonard Bast hinted at his gift for refined, internal performances where less is clearly more. The fact that he is also a respected audiobook narrator tells me he trusts his voice as much as his face. I see him as a quietly dependable conscience of British acting, valued for substance over flash.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Samuel West
- Name (Japanese)
- サミュエル・ウェスト
- Reading
- さみゅえる・うぇすと
- Born
- June 19, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / theatre director / television actor / audiobook narrator
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Samuel West born?
Born June 19, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Samuel West from?
Samuel West is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Samuel West do?
Samuel West works as stage actor, film actor, theatre director, television actor, audiobook narrator.
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