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).
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
The Last Breath
Character:Levi
Release Date:28/06/2024
Body Odyssey
Character:Kurt
Release Date:15/11/2023
The Piper
Character:Gustafson
Release Date:12/10/2023
The Darkside of Society
Character:Self
Release Date:28/08/2023
Double Soul
Character:Orlandi
Release Date:13/07/2023
Seneca
Character:Rufus
Release Date:20/02/2023
The Ghosts of Monday
Character:Bruce
Release Date:29/08/2022
Benediction
Character:Chief Medical Officer
Release Date:23/12/2021
The Survivalist
Character:Heath
Release Date:02/12/2021
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
Character:Lionel Foyster
Release Date:11/10/2021
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
Character:Count Holliday
Release Date:27/08/2021
Bobbleheads: The Movie
Character:Purrbles McCat (voice)
Release Date:08/12/2020
11 Colours of the Bird
Character:Self
Release Date:11/03/2020
Yeh Ballet
Character:Saul Aaron
Release Date:21/02/2020
A Nasty Piece of Work
Character:Steven Essex
Release Date:06/12/2019
The Garden of Evening Mists
Character:1980s Frederik Gemmell
Release Date:29/11/2019
The Painted Bird
Character:Garbos
Release Date:12/09/2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Character:King Jason (voice)
Release Date:13/06/2019
The Keeper
Character:Tilson, Man City President
Release Date:05/12/2018
Walk Like a Panther
Character:Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
Release Date:09/03/2018
Toy Gun
Character:Officer Jonta
Release Date:02/01/2018
Crooked House
Character:Philip Leonides
Release Date:06/09/2017
Borley Rectory
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:06/06/2017
The Escape
Character:Lambert
Release Date:15/04/2017
The Chosen
Character:Kotov
Release Date:02/09/2016
The Loner
Character:Evgeny
Release Date:15/04/2016
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
Character:John Le Mesurier
Release Date:22/12/2015
Extraordinary Tales
Character:Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
Release Date:17/02/2015
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Character:Winslow Cunard
Release Date:12/12/2014
Me
Character:Sam Citkowitz
Release Date:21/11/2014
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
Character:Le client
Release Date:12/11/2014
Cesar Chavez
Character:Victore Representative
Release Date:28/03/2014
All Things To All Men
Character:Cutter
Release Date:05/04/2013
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
Character:Mark
Release Date:10/11/2012
Suspension of Disbelief
Character:Hackett
Release Date:01/11/2012
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
Character:Griffin
Release Date:23/04/2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Character:Young Henrik Vanger
Release Date:14/12/2011
Golf in the Kingdom
Character:Peter McNaughton
Release Date:28/07/2011
The Maiden and the Princess
Character:Bernard
Release Date:15/05/2011
The Good Life
Character:Robert
Release Date:07/05/2010
Beyond Sherwood Forest
Character:Malcolm
Release Date:28/11/2009
Blood and Bone
Character:Franklin McVeigh
Release Date:07/02/2009
Heidi 4 Paws
Character:Peter the Goatherder
Release Date:10/11/2008
Cat City
Character:Nick Compton
Release Date:20/06/2008
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Character:Doci
Release Date:11/03/2008
Ocean's Thirteen
Character:Greco Montgomery
Release Date:05/06/2007
The Haunted Airman
Character:Dr. Hal Burns
Release Date:31/10/2006
The Trail
Character:Gary
Release Date:08/02/2006
Her Name Is Carla
Character:Bill
Release Date:20/10/2005
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
Character:Laurence Olivier
Release Date:02/03/2005
Ring of the Nibelungs
Character:Hagen
Release Date:19/11/2004
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
Character:Manuel Romasanta
Release Date:13/05/2004
Easy Sex
Character:Packard Schmidt
Release Date:24/10/2003
The Medallion
Character:Snakehead
Release Date:15/08/2003
The Scoundrel's Wife
Character:Doctor Lenz
Release Date:09/03/2002
Hotel
Character:Tour Guide
Release Date:12/09/2001
Vatel
Character:Louis XIV
Release Date:01/05/2000
Timecode
Character:Quentin
Release Date:28/04/2000
Love Me
Character:The sailor
Release Date:23/02/2000
Mercy
Character:Dr. Dominik Broussard
Release Date:11/02/2000
The Million Dollar Hotel
Character:Terence Scopey
Release Date:09/02/2000
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
Character:Adult Nic
Release Date:29/04/1999
The Phantom of the Opera
Character:The Phantom
Release Date:20/11/1998
Long Time Since
Character:Michael James
Release Date:15/09/1998
One Night Stand
Character:Nurse Chris
Release Date:14/11/1997
Never Ever
Character:Roderick
Release Date:17/09/1997
End of Summer
Character:Rev. Basil March
Release Date:16/09/1997
The Tomorrow Man
Character:Ken
Release Date:01/09/1996
Leaving Las Vegas
Character:Yuri
Release Date:27/10/1995
The Great Elephant Escape
Character:Clive Potter
Release Date:25/03/1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Character:Self
Release Date:16/01/1995
America
Character:Padre Tiziano
Release Date:01/01/1995
Mario and the Magician
Character:Professor Fuhrmann
Release Date:15/12/1994
Witch Hunt
Character:Finn Macha
Release Date:10/12/1994
The Browning Version
Character:Tom Gilbert
Release Date:08/06/1994
Warlock: The Armageddon
Character:Warlock
Release Date:01/05/1993
Boxing Helena
Character:Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
Release Date:22/03/1993
Tale of a Vampire
Character:Alex
Release Date:05/02/1993
Crazy in Love
Character:Mark Constable
Release Date:10/08/1992
The Turn of the Screw
Character:Mr. Cooper
Release Date:01/01/1992
Naked Lunch
Character:Yves Cloquet
Release Date:27/12/1991
The Wicked
Character:Gustav
Release Date:07/10/1991
Husbands and Lovers
Character:Stefan
Release Date:19/09/1991
Grand Isle
Character:Alcee Arobin
Release Date:23/08/1991
Impromptu
Character:Franz Liszt
Release Date:12/04/1991
Arachnophobia
Character:Dr. James Atherton
Release Date:20/07/1990
Night Sun
Character:Sergio Giuramondo
Release Date:15/05/1990
Tennessee Nights
Character:Wolfgang Leighton
Release Date:06/08/1989
Warlock
Character:Warlock
Release Date:01/06/1989
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
Character:Father Daniel Mahoney
Release Date:26/05/1989
Murder on the Moon
Character:Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
Release Date:09/05/1989
Wherever You Are...
Character:Julian
Release Date:11/09/1988
Vibes
Character:Dr. Harrison Steele
Release Date:05/08/1988
Siesta
Character:Kit
Release Date:11/11/1987
Basements
Character:Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
Release Date:12/05/1987
Gothic
Character:Percy Shelley
Release Date:27/02/1987
A Room with a View
Character:George Emerson
Release Date:07/03/1986
Harem
Character:Charles
Release Date:09/02/1986
The Doctor and the Devils
Character:Dr. Murray
Release Date:04/10/1985
Romance on the Orient Express
Character:Sandy
Release Date:04/03/1985
After Darkness
Character:Laurence Hunningford
Release Date:01/02/1985
The Killing Fields
Character:Jon Swain
Release Date:23/11/1984
Oxford Blues
Character:Colin Gilchrist Fisher
Release Date:24/08/1984
Privates on Parade
Character:Climbing Sailor
Release Date:18/03/1983
Soft Targets
Character:Groom
Release Date:19/10/1982
Television Appearances
WHAT / IF
Character:Liam Strom
Man in an Orange Shirt
Character:Caspar Nicholson
Will
Character:Barrett Emerson
Gotham
Character:Gerald Crane
Crossbones
Character:William Jagger
The Blacklist
Character:Sutton Ross
The Village
Character:Lord Kilmartin
Banshee
Character:Priest
Elementary
Character:Jasper Wells
Person of Interest
Character:Alistair Wesley
Bollywood Hero
Character:Reg Hunt
Castle
Character:Teddy Farrow
Above Suspicion
Character:Damian Nolan
Lipstick Jungle
Character:Hector Matrick
Blood Ties
Character:Javier Mendoza
Dexter
Character:Miles Castner
Ghost Whisperer
Character:Ethan Clark
Agatha Christie's Marple
Character:Thomas Royde
Ring of the Nibelungs
Character:Hagen
The L Word
Character:Nick Barashkov
Napoleon
Character:Klemens von Metternich
Ozzy & Drix
Character:Penicillin G (voice)
Rose Red
Character:Nick Hardaway
24
Character:Vladimir Bierko
Smallville
Character:Jor-El
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Character:Philip Reinhardt
Jackie Chan Adventures
Character:Valmont (voice)
Jackie Chan Adventures
Character:Mayor Valmont (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Character:Barclay Pallister
Stargate SG-1
Character:The Doci
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Character:Kreed (voice)
Chicago Hope
Character:Bradford Whittle
Harem
Character:Forest
The Sun Also Rises
Character:Gerald
The Box of Delights
Character:Greek Soldier
A Married Man
Character:Guy Lough
Play for Today
Character:Groom
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