Timothy West: Timothy West. Actor: The Day of the Jackal. A versatile British actor noted for his great power and command on the classical stage and in several other mediums including radio, film and television, Timothy West (from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England) was the son of actors (Harry) Lockwood West and his wife Olive (Carleton-Crowe). Educated at John Lyon School and the Polytechnic, he first appeared on the stage in 1956 at...