His interpretations of well-known figures like Uncle Vanya, Falstaff, and King Lear have received praise for their nuance and depth.
West has an equally illustrious television career. He has starred in well-known television shows like EastEnders.
Where he portrayed Stan Carter, and Coronation Street, where he played the endearing outlaw Eric Babbage.
From historical dramas to contemporary thrillers, West has worked on a wide range of cinematic projects.
Notable movies include Ever After (1998), a Cinderella tale set in Renaissance-era France, and Iris (2001), in which he portrayed the older version of Jim Broadbent’s character, John Bayley.
