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
- 2023 · Body Odyssey as Kurt
- 2023 · The Piper as Gustafson
- 2023 · The Darkside of Society as Self
- 2022 · The Ghosts of Monday as Bruce
- 2021 · Benediction as Chief Medical Officer
- 2020 · 11 Colours of the Bird as Self
- 2019 · The Garden of Evening Mists as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- 2019 · WHAT / IF as Liam Strom
- 2018 · The Keeper as Tilson, Man City President
- 2017 · The Escape as Lambert
- 2016 · The Chosen as Kotov
- 2014 · Me as Sam Citkowitz
- 2014 · Gotham as Gerald Crane
- 2014 · Crossbones as William Jagger
- 2014 · Cesar Chavez as Victore Representative
- 2013 · The Blacklist as Sutton Ross
- 2013 · The Village as Lord Kilmartin
- 2013 · Banshee as Priest
- 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 · Castle as Teddy Farrow
- 2009 · Blood and Bone as Franklin McVeigh
- 2009 · Above Suspicion as Damian Nolan
- 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 · The L Word as Nick Barashkov
- 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 · Mercy as Dr. Dominik Broussard
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Barclay Pallister
- 1997 · Stargate SG-1 as The Doci
- 1996 · The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as Kreed (voice)
- 1995 · Leaving Las Vegas as Yuri
- 1995 · The Great Elephant Escape as Clive Potter
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as
- 1987 · Gothic as Percy Shelley
- 1970 · Play for Today as Groom
- Future · Mother Tongue as
- 2024 · The Last Breath as Levi
- 2023 · Double Soul as Orlandi
- 2023 · Seneca as Rufus
- 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 · Yeh Ballet as Saul Aaron
- 2019 · A Nasty Piece of Work as Steven Essex
- 2019 · The Painted Bird as Garbos
- 2019 · Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm as King Jason (voice)
- 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
- 2017 · Borley Rectory as Narrator (voice)
- 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 · GHB: To Be or Not to Be as Le client
- 2014 · Castle Chronicle as Anthony
- 2013 · All Things To All Men as Cutter
- 2013 · Extraordinary Tales as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
- 2012 · The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars as Mark
- 2012 · Suspension of Disbelief as Hackett
- 2011 · Golf in the Kingdom as Peter McNaughton
- 2011 · The Maiden and the Princess as Bernard
- 2010 · The Good Life as Robert
- 2009 · Bollywood Hero as Reg Hunt
- 2008 · Heidi 4 Paws as Peter the Goatherder
- 2008 · Cat City as Nick Compton
- 2008 · Stargate: The Ark of Truth as Doci
- 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 · Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- 2004 · Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- 2004 · Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt as Manuel Romasanta
- 2003 · Easy Sex as Packard Schmidt
- 2002 · The Scoundrel's Wife as Doctor Lenz
- 2001 · Hotel as Tour Guide
- 2000 · Vatel as Louis XIV
- 2000 · Timecode as Quentin
- 2000 · Love Me as The sailor
- 2000 · The Million Dollar Hotel as Terence Scopey
- 1999 · The Loss of Sexual Innocence as Adult Nic
- 1998 · The Phantom of the Opera as The Phantom
- 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 · 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 · Boxing Helena as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- 1993 · Tale of a Vampire as Alex
- 1992 · Crazy in Love as Mark Constable
- 1992 · The Turn of the Screw as Mr. Cooper
- 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 · Tennessee Nights as Wolfgang Leighton
- 1989 · Warlock as Warlock
- 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
- 1988 · Vibes as Dr. Harrison Steele
- 1987 · Siesta as Kit
- 1987 · Basements as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
- 1986 · A Room with a View as George Emerson
- 1986 · Harem as Charles
- 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
- 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
- 1982 · Soft Targets as Groom