
Julian Sands
Julian Sands, a renowned British actor, was born on January 4, 1958, in Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He had a successful career in film, television, and stage, gaining recognition for his roles in various British films during the 1980s. Sands' breakthrough came with his captivating performance in the movie "A Room with a View" (1985), directed by James Ivory. This period drama not only showcased his acting skills but also earned him widespread acclaim. Following this success, Sands continued to establish himself in the film industry by taking on diverse roles in movies like "The Killing Fields" (1984), "Warlock" (1989), and "Arachnophobia" (1990). Known for his striking presence and ability to portray a wide range of characters, Sands made a lasting impact on both the stage and screen. He collaborated with renowned directors and participated in classic and contemporary theatrical productions. In addition to his work in film and stage, Julian Sands also embraced various genres, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and genre films. His dedication to his craft and his ability to bring complex characters to life earned him a respected place in the entertainment industry. Sands was also recognized for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in social causes. Tragically, in January 2023, Sands went missing while hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles. His remains were discovered in June of that year in the area he had been visiting. Julian Sands will always be remembered as a prominent figure in the world of acting, leaving behind a lasting legacy of memorable performances and contributions to the arts.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · The Last Breath as Levi
- 2023 · The Piper as Gustafson
- 2023 · Double Soul as Orlandi
- 2023 · Seneca as Rufus
- 2022 · The Ghosts of Monday as Bruce
- 2021 · Benediction as Chief Medical Officer
- 2021 · The Survivalist as Heath
- 2021 · The Ghosts of Borley Rectory as Lionel Foyster
- 2020 · Bobbleheads: The Movie as Purrbles McCat (voice)
- 2020 · 11 Colours of the Bird as Self
- 2020 · Yeh Ballet as Saul Aaron
- 2019 · A Nasty Piece of Work as Steven Essex
- 2019 · The Garden of Evening Mists as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- 2019 · The Painted Bird as Garbos
- 2019 · Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm as King Jason (voice)
- 2019 · WHAT / IF as Liam Strom
- 2018 · The Keeper as Tilson, Man City President
- 2018 · Walk Like a Panther as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
- 2018 · Toy Gun as Officer Jonta
- 2017 · Crooked House as Philip Leonides
- 2017 · Man in an Orange Shirt as Caspar Nicholson
- 2016 · The Chosen as Kotov
- 2016 · The Loner as Evgeny
- 2014 · Me as Sam Citkowitz
- 2014 · Gotham as Gerald Crane
- 2014 · Crossbones as William Jagger
- 2014 · Castle Chronicle as Anthony
- 2014 · Cesar Chavez as Victore Representative
- 2013 · The Blacklist as Sutton Ross
- 2013 · All Things To All Men as Cutter
- 2013 · The Village as Lord Kilmartin
- 2013 · Extraordinary Tales as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
- 2013 · Banshee as Priest
- 2012 · Suspension of Disbelief as Hackett
- 2012 · Elementary as Jasper Wells
- 2012 · Hirokin: The Last Samurai as Griffin
- 2011 · The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Young Henrik Vanger
- 2011 · Person of Interest as Alistair Wesley
- 2009 · Beyond Sherwood Forest as Malcolm
- 2009 · Bollywood Hero as Reg Hunt
- 2009 · Castle as Teddy Farrow
- 2009 · Blood and Bone as Franklin McVeigh
- 2009 · Above Suspicion as Damian Nolan
- 2008 · Heidi 4 Paws as Peter the Goatherder
- 2008 · Cat City as Nick Compton
- 2008 · Stargate: The Ark of Truth as Doci
- 2008 · Lipstick Jungle as Hector Matrick
- 2007 · Ocean's Thirteen as Greco Montgomery
- 2007 · Blood Ties as Javier Mendoza
- 2006 · The Haunted Airman as Dr. Hal Burns
- 2006 · Dexter as Miles Castner
- 2005 · Ghost Whisperer as Ethan Clark
- 2004 · Agatha Christie's Marple as Thomas Royde
- 2004 · Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- 2004 · Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- 2004 · Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt as Manuel Romasanta
- 2004 · The L Word as Nick Barashkov
- 2003 · Easy Sex as Packard Schmidt
- 2003 · The Medallion as Snakehead
- 2002 · Napoleon as Klemens von Metternich
- 2002 · Ozzy & Drix as Penicillin G (voice)
- 2002 · The Scoundrel's Wife as Doctor Lenz
- 2002 · Rose Red as Nick Hardaway
- 2001 · 24 as Vladimir Bierko
- 2001 · Smallville as Jor-El
- 2001 · Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Philip Reinhardt
- 2001 · Hotel as Tour Guide
- 2000 · Jackie Chan Adventures as Valmont (voice)
- 2000 · Jackie Chan Adventures as Mayor Valmont (voice)
- 2000 · Vatel as Louis XIV
- 2000 · Timecode as Quentin
- 2000 · Mercy as Dr. Dominik Broussard
- 2000 · The Million Dollar Hotel as Terence Scopey
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Barclay Pallister
- 1999 · The Loss of Sexual Innocence as Adult Nic
- 1998 · The Phantom of the Opera as The Phantom
- 1997 · One Night Stand as Nurse Chris
- 1997 · Stargate SG-1 as The Doci
- 1996 · The Tomorrow Man as Ken
- 1996 · The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as Kreed (voice)
- 1995 · Leaving Las Vegas as Yuri
- 1995 · Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell as Self
- 1994 · Witch Hunt as Finn Macha
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as
- 1994 · The Browning Version as Tom Gilbert
- 1993 · Warlock: The Armageddon as Warlock
- 1993 · Boxing Helena as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- 1992 · Crazy in Love as Mark Constable
- 1991 · Naked Lunch as Yves Cloquet
- 1991 · The Wicked as Gustav
- 1991 · Husbands and Lovers as Stefan
- 1991 · Grand Isle as Alcee Arobin
- 1991 · Impromptu as Franz Liszt
- 1990 · Arachnophobia as Dr. James Atherton
- 1990 · Night Sun as Sergio Giuramondo
- 1989 · Warlock as Warlock
- 1988 · Vibes as Dr. Harrison Steele
- 1987 · Siesta as Kit
- 1987 · Basements as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
- 1987 · Gothic as Percy Shelley
- 1986 · A Room with a View as George Emerson
- 1986 · Harem as Forest
- 1986 · Harem as Charles
- 1985 · The Doctor and the Devils as Dr. Murray
- 1984 · The Sun Also Rises as Gerald
- 1984 · The Killing Fields as Jon Swain
- 1984 · The Box of Delights as Greek Soldier
- 1984 · Oxford Blues as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
- 1983 · Privates on Parade as Climbing Sailor
- Future · Mother Tongue as
- 2023 · Body Odyssey as Kurt
- 2023 · The Darkside of Society as Self
- 2021 · Death Rider in the House of Vampires as Count Holliday
- 2017 · Borley Rectory as Narrator (voice)
- 2017 · The Escape as Lambert
- 2015 · We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story as John Le Mesurier
- 2014 · Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as Winslow Cunard
- 2014 · GHB: To Be or Not to Be as Le client
- 2012 · The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars as Mark
- 2011 · Golf in the Kingdom as Peter McNaughton
- 2011 · The Maiden and the Princess as Bernard
- 2010 · The Good Life as Robert
- 2006 · The Trail as Gary
- 2005 · Her Name Is Carla as Bill
- 2005 · Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore as Laurence Olivier
- 2000 · Love Me as The sailor
- 1998 · Long Time Since as Michael James
- 1997 · Never Ever as Roderick
- 1997 · End of Summer as Rev. Basil March
- 1995 · The Great Elephant Escape as Clive Potter
- 1995 · America as Padre Tiziano
- 1994 · Mario and the Magician as Professor Fuhrmann
- 1993 · Tale of a Vampire as Alex
- 1992 · The Turn of the Screw as Mr. Cooper
- 1991 · Tennessee Nights as Wolfgang Leighton
- 1989 · Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice as Father Daniel Mahoney
- 1989 · Murder on the Moon as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
- 1988 · Wherever You Are... as Julian
- 1985 · Romance on the Orient Express as Sandy
- 1985 · After Darkness as Laurence Hunningford
- 1982 · Soft Targets as Groom
- 1970 · Play for Today as Groom