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
- 2021 · The Survivalist as Heath
- 2020 · Yeh Ballet as Saul Aaron
- 2019 · The Painted Bird as Garbos
- 2017 · Crooked House as Philip Leonides
- 2016 · The Loner as Evgeny
- 2014 · Gotham as Gerald Crane
- 2013 · The Blacklist as Sutton Ross
- 2013 · All Things To All Men as Cutter
- 2013 · Banshee as Priest
- 2012 · Elementary as Jasper Wells
- 2011 · Person of Interest as Alistair Wesley
- 2009 · Castle as Teddy Farrow
- 2007 · Ocean's Thirteen as Greco Montgomery
- 2006 · Dexter as Miles Castner
- 2005 · Ghost Whisperer as Ethan Clark
- 2004 · Agatha Christie's Marple as Thomas Royde
- 2004 · Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt as Manuel Romasanta
- 2004 · The L Word as Nick Barashkov
- 2003 · The Medallion as Snakehead
- 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)
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Barclay Pallister
- 1997 · Never Ever as Roderick
- 1997 · Stargate SG-1 as The Doci
- 1996 · The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as Kreed (voice)
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as
- 1991 · Impromptu as Franz Liszt
- 1989 · Warlock as Warlock
- 1985 · The Doctor and the Devils as Dr. Murray
- 1970 · Play for Today as Groom
- Future · Mother Tongue as
- 2023 · Body Odyssey as Kurt
- 2023 · The Darkside of Society as Self
- 2023 · Seneca as Rufus
- 2022 · The Ghosts of Monday as Bruce
- 2021 · Benediction as Chief Medical Officer
- 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
- 2019 · A Nasty Piece of Work as Steven Essex
- 2019 · The Garden of Evening Mists as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- 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 · Man in an Orange Shirt as Caspar Nicholson
- 2017 · Borley Rectory as Narrator (voice)
- 2017 · The Escape as Lambert
- 2016 · The Chosen as Kotov
- 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 · Crossbones as William Jagger
- 2014 · Cesar Chavez as Victore Representative
- 2013 · The Village as Lord Kilmartin
- 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
- 2012 · Hirokin: The Last Samurai as Griffin
- 2011 · The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Young Henrik Vanger
- 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
- 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 · Blood Ties as Javier Mendoza
- 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
- 2003 · Easy Sex as Packard Schmidt
- 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 · Hotel as Tour Guide
- 2000 · Vatel as Louis XIV
- 2000 · Timecode as Quentin
- 2000 · Love Me as The sailor
- 2000 · Mercy as Dr. Dominik Broussard
- 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 · End of Summer as Rev. Basil March
- 1996 · The Tomorrow Man as Ken
- 1995 · Leaving Las Vegas as Yuri
- 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 · 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
- 1990 · Arachnophobia as Dr. James Atherton
- 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
- 1988 · Vibes as Dr. Harrison Steele
- 1987 · Siesta as Kit
- 1987 · Basements as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
- 1987 · Gothic as Percy Shelley
- 1986 · Harem as Charles
- 1986 · Harem as Forest
- 1985 · A Room with a View as George Emerson
- 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