Julian Sands
Julian Sands (4 January 1958 — 13 January 2023) was an English actor, amassing a significantly successful career in film, television, and stage, gaining recognition for his roles in various British films throughout the 1980s. Sands' breakthrough came with his captivating performance in the 1985 romance film A Room with a View, 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 industry by taking on diverse roles in a variety of films 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, Sands also embraced various genres, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and genre work. 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 recognised for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in social causes. Tragically, on 13 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · The Last Breath as Levi
- 2023 · The Piper as Gustafson
- 2023 · Seneca as Rufus
- 2021 · Benediction as Chief Medical Officer
- 2019 · The Garden of Evening Mists as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- 2019 · The Painted Bird as Garbos
- 2019 · WHAT / IF as Liam Strom
- 2018 · The Keeper as Tilson, Man City President
- 2018 · Toy Gun as Officer Jonta
- 2017 · Crooked House as Philip Leonides
- 2017 · Man in an Orange Shirt as Caspar Nicholson
- 2017 · Will as Barrett Emerson
- 2015 · Extraordinary Tales as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
- 2014 · Gotham as Gerald Crane
- 2014 · Crossbones as William Jagger
- 2013 · The Blacklist as Sutton Ross
- 2013 · All Things To All Men as Cutter
- 2013 · The Village as Lord Kilmartin
- 2013 · Banshee as Priest
- 2012 · Elementary as Jasper Wells
- 2011 · The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Young Henrik Vanger
- 2011 · Person of Interest as Alistair Wesley
- 2009 · Castle as Teddy Farrow
- 2009 · Blood and Bone as Franklin McVeigh
- 2009 · Above Suspicion as Damian Nolan
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Rose Red as Nick Hardaway
- 2001 · 24 as Vladimir Bierko
- 2001 · Smallville as Jor-El
- 2001 · Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Philip Reinhardt
- 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 · 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 · Stargate SG-1 as The Doci
- 1996 · The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as Kreed (voice)
- 1995 · Leaving Las Vegas as Yuri
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as Bradford Whittle
- 1993 · Boxing Helena as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- 1991 · Naked Lunch as Yves Cloquet
- 1991 · Husbands and Lovers as Stefan
- 1991 · Impromptu as Franz Liszt
- 1990 · Arachnophobia as Dr. James Atherton
- 1989 · Warlock as Warlock
- 1988 · Vibes as Dr. Harrison Steele
- 1987 · Siesta as Kit
- 1986 · A Room with a View as George Emerson
- 1986 · Harem as Charles
- 1984 · The Killing Fields as Jon Swain
- 1984 · The Box of Delights as Greek Soldier
- 1984 · Oxford Blues as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
- 1983 · A Married Man as Guy Lough
- 1982 · Soft Targets as Groom
- 1970 · Play for Today as Groom
- Future · Mother Tongue as
- 2023 · Body Odyssey as Kurt
- 2023 · The Darkside of Society as Self
- 2023 · Double Soul as Orlandi
- 2022 · The Ghosts of Monday as Bruce
- 2021 · The Survivalist as Heath
- 2021 · The Ghosts of Borley Rectory as Lionel Foyster
- 2021 · Death Rider in the House of Vampires as Count Holliday
- 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 · Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm as King Jason (voice)
- 2018 · Walk Like a Panther as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
- 2017 · Borley Rectory as Narrator (voice)
- 2017 · The Escape as Lambert
- 2016 · The Chosen as Kotov
- 2016 · The Loner as Evgeny
- 2015 · We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story as John Le Mesurier
- 2014 · Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as Winslow Cunard
- 2014 · Me as Sam Citkowitz
- 2014 · GHB: To Be or Not to Be as Le client
- 2014 · Cesar Chavez as Victore Representative
- 2012 · The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars as Mark
- 2012 · Suspension of Disbelief as Hackett
- 2012 · Hirokin: The Last Samurai as Griffin
- 2011 · Golf in the Kingdom as Peter McNaughton
- 2011 · The Maiden and the Princess as Bernard
- 2010 · The Good Life as Robert
- 2009 · Beyond Sherwood Forest as Malcolm
- 2009 · Bollywood Hero as Reg Hunt
- 2008 · Heidi 4 Paws as Peter the Goatherder
- 2008 · Cat City as Nick Compton
- 2006 · The Haunted Airman as Dr. Hal Burns
- 2006 · The Trail as Gary
- 2005 · Her Name Is Carla as Bill
- 2005 · Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore as Laurence Olivier
- 2004 · Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt as Manuel Romasanta
- 2002 · The Scoundrel's Wife as Doctor Lenz
- 2001 · Hotel as Tour Guide
- 2000 · Love Me as The sailor
- 2000 · Mercy as Dr. Dominik Broussard
- 1998 · Long Time Since as Michael James
- 1997 · One Night Stand as Nurse Chris
- 1997 · Never Ever as Roderick
- 1997 · End of Summer as Rev. Basil March
- 1996 · The Tomorrow Man as Ken
- 1995 · The Great Elephant Escape as Clive Potter
- 1995 · Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell as Self
- 1995 · America as Padre Tiziano
- 1994 · Mario and the Magician as Professor Fuhrmann
- 1994 · Witch Hunt as Finn Macha
- 1994 · The Browning Version as Tom Gilbert
- 1993 · Warlock: The Armageddon as Warlock
- 1993 · Tale of a Vampire as Alex
- 1992 · Crazy in Love as Mark Constable
- 1992 · The Turn of the Screw as Mr. Cooper
- 1991 · The Wicked as Gustav
- 1991 · Grand Isle as Alcee Arobin
- 1990 · Night Sun as Sergio Giuramondo
- 1989 · 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
- 1987 · Basements as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
- 1987 · Gothic as Percy Shelley
- 1986 · Harem as Forest
- 1985 · The Doctor and the Devils as Dr. Murray
- 1985 · Romance on the Orient Express as Sandy
- 1985 · After Darkness as Laurence Hunningford
- 1984 · The Sun Also Rises as Gerald
- 1983 · Privates on Parade as Climbing Sailor