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Julian Sands

Acting 65 (deceased) years old Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK ★ 1.5
Born: January 4, 1958
Died: January 13, 2023

Biography

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.

Filmography

Acting Credits (145)

The Last Breath
The Last Breath Levi 2024
Body Odyssey
Body Odyssey Kurt 2023
The Piper
The Piper Gustafson 2023
The Darkside of Society
The Darkside of Society Self 2023
Double Soul
Double Soul Orlandi 2023
Seneca
Seneca Rufus 2023
The Ghosts of Monday
The Ghosts of Monday Bruce 2022
Benediction
Benediction Chief Medical Officer 2021
The Survivalist
The Survivalist Heath 2021
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory Lionel Foyster 2021
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
Death Rider in the House of Vampires Count Holliday 2021
Bobbleheads: The Movie
Bobbleheads: The Movie Purrbles McCat (voice) 2020
11 Colours of the Bird
11 Colours of the Bird Self 2020
Yeh Ballet
Yeh Ballet Saul Aaron 2020
A Nasty Piece of Work
A Nasty Piece of Work Steven Essex 2019
The Garden of Evening Mists
The Garden of Evening Mists 1980s Frederik Gemmell 2019
The Painted Bird
The Painted Bird Garbos 2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm King Jason (voice) 2019
WHAT / IF
WHAT / IF Liam Strom 2019
The Keeper
The Keeper Tilson, Man City President 2018
Walk Like a Panther
Walk Like a Panther Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith 2018
Toy Gun
Toy Gun Officer Jonta 2018
Crooked House
Crooked House Philip Leonides 2017
Man in an Orange Shirt
Man in an Orange Shirt Caspar Nicholson 2017
Will
Will Barrett Emerson 2017
Borley Rectory
Borley Rectory Narrator (voice) 2017
The Escape
The Escape Lambert 2017
The Chosen
The Chosen Kotov 2016
The Loner
The Loner Evgeny 2016
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story John Le Mesurier 2015
Extraordinary Tales
Extraordinary Tales Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar') 2015
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Winslow Cunard 2014
Me
Me Sam Citkowitz 2014
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
GHB: To Be or Not to Be Le client 2014
Gotham
Gotham Gerald Crane 2014
The Last Impresario
The Last Impresario Self 2014
Crossbones
Crossbones William Jagger 2014
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez Victore Representative 2014
The Blacklist
The Blacklist Sutton Ross 2013
All Things To All Men
All Things To All Men Cutter 2013
The Village
The Village Lord Kilmartin 2013
Banshee
Banshee Priest 2013
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars Mark 2012
Suspension of Disbelief
Suspension of Disbelief Hackett 2012
Elementary
Elementary Jasper Wells 2012
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
Hirokin: The Last Samurai Griffin 2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Young Henrik Vanger 2011
Person of Interest
Person of Interest Alistair Wesley 2011
Golf in the Kingdom
Golf in the Kingdom Peter McNaughton 2011
The Maiden and the Princess
The Maiden and the Princess Bernard 2011
The Good Life
The Good Life Robert 2010
Beyond Sherwood Forest
Beyond Sherwood Forest Malcolm 2009
Bollywood Hero
Bollywood Hero Reg Hunt 2009
Castle
Castle Teddy Farrow 2009
Blood and Bone
Blood and Bone Franklin McVeigh 2009
Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion Damian Nolan 2009
Heidi 4 Paws
Heidi 4 Paws Peter the Goatherder 2008
Cat City
Cat City Nick Compton 2008
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Stargate: The Ark of Truth Doci 2008
Lipstick Jungle
Lipstick Jungle Hector Matrick 2008
Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen Greco Montgomery 2007
Blood Ties
Blood Ties Javier Mendoza 2007
The Haunted Airman
The Haunted Airman Dr. Hal Burns 2006
Dexter
Dexter Miles Castner 2006
The Trail
The Trail Gary 2006
Her Name Is Carla
Her Name Is Carla Bill 2005
Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer Ethan Clark 2005
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore Laurence Olivier 2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple Thomas Royde 2004
Ring of the Nibelungs
Ring of the Nibelungs Hagen 2004
Ring of the Nibelungs
Ring of the Nibelungs Hagen 2004
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt Manuel Romasanta 2004
The L Word
The L Word Nick Barashkov 2004
Easy Sex
Easy Sex Packard Schmidt 2003
The Medallion
The Medallion Snakehead 2003
Napoleon
Napoleon Klemens von Metternich 2002
Ozzy & Drix
Ozzy & Drix Penicillin G (voice) 2002
The Scoundrel's Wife
The Scoundrel's Wife Doctor Lenz 2002
Rose Red
Rose Red Nick Hardaway 2002
24
24 Vladimir Bierko 2001
Smallville
Smallville Jor-El 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Philip Reinhardt 2001
Hotel
Hotel Tour Guide 2001
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures Valmont (voice) 2000
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures Mayor Valmont (voice) 2000
Vatel
Vatel Louis XIV 2000
Timecode
Timecode Quentin 2000
Love Me
Love Me The sailor 2000
Mercy
Mercy Dr. Dominik Broussard 2000
The Million Dollar Hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel Terence Scopey 2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Barclay Pallister 1999
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
The Loss of Sexual Innocence Adult Nic 1999
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom 1998
Long Time Since
Long Time Since Michael James 1998
One Night Stand
One Night Stand Nurse Chris 1997
Never Ever
Never Ever Roderick 1997
End of Summer
End of Summer Rev. Basil March 1997
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 The Doci 1997
The Tomorrow Man
The Tomorrow Man Ken 1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest Kreed (voice) 1996
Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas Yuri 1995
The Great Elephant Escape
The Great Elephant Escape Clive Potter 1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell Self 1995
America
America Padre Tiziano 1995
Mario and the Magician
Mario and the Magician Professor Fuhrmann 1994
Witch Hunt
Witch Hunt Finn Macha 1994
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope Bradford Whittle 1994
The Browning Version
The Browning Version Tom Gilbert 1994
Warlock: The Armageddon
Warlock: The Armageddon Warlock 1993
Boxing Helena
Boxing Helena Dr. Nick Cavanaugh 1993
Tale of a Vampire
Tale of a Vampire Alex 1993
Crazy in Love
Crazy in Love Mark Constable 1992
The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw Mr. Cooper 1992
Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch Yves Cloquet 1991
The Wicked
The Wicked Gustav 1991
Husbands and Lovers
Husbands and Lovers Stefan 1991
Grand Isle
Grand Isle Alcee Arobin 1991
Impromptu
Impromptu Franz Liszt 1991
Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia Dr. James Atherton 1990
Night Sun
Night Sun Sergio Giuramondo 1990
Tennessee Nights
Tennessee Nights Wolfgang Leighton 1989
Warlock
Warlock Warlock 1989
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice Father Daniel Mahoney 1989
Murder on the Moon
Murder on the Moon Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko 1989
Wherever You Are...
Wherever You Are... Julian 1988
Vibes
Vibes Dr. Harrison Steele 1988
Siesta
Siesta Kit 1987
Basements
Basements Mr. Sands (segment "The Room") 1987
Gothic
Gothic Percy Shelley 1987
A Room with a View
A Room with a View George Emerson 1986
Harem
Harem Charles 1986
Harem
Harem Forest 1986
The Doctor and the Devils
The Doctor and the Devils Dr. Murray 1985
Romance on the Orient Express
Romance on the Orient Express Sandy 1985
After Darkness
After Darkness Laurence Hunningford 1985
The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises Gerald 1984
The Killing Fields
The Killing Fields Jon Swain 1984
The Box of Delights
The Box of Delights Greek Soldier 1984
Oxford Blues
Oxford Blues Colin Gilchrist Fisher 1984
A Married Man
A Married Man Guy Lough 1983
Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade Climbing Sailor 1983
Soft Targets
Soft Targets Groom 1982
Play for Today
Play for Today Groom 1970
Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror Edgar Atheling

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