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Julian Sands

Born 1958-01-04
Died 2023-01-13
📍 Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK

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 141

The Last Breath
as Levi
2024
Body Odyssey
as Kurt
2023
The Piper
as Gustafson
2023
The Darkside of Society
as Self
2023
Double Soul
as Orlandi
2023
Seneca
as Rufus
2023
The Ghosts of Monday
as Bruce
2022
Benediction
as Chief Medical Officer
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
2021
Bobbleheads: The Movie
as Purrbles McCat (voice)
2020
11 Colours of the Bird
as Self
2020
Yeh Ballet
as Saul Aaron
2020
A Nasty Piece of Work
as Steven Essex
2019
The Garden of Evening Mists
as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
2019
The Painted Bird
as Garbos
2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as King Jason (voice)
2019
WHAT / IF
as Liam Strom
2019
The Keeper
as Tilson, Man City President
2018
Walk Like a Panther
as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
2018
Toy Gun
as Officer Jonta
2018
Crooked House
as Philip Leonides
2017
Man in an Orange Shirt
as Caspar Nicholson
2017
Will
as Barrett Emerson
2017
Borley Rectory
as Narrator (voice)
2017
The Escape
as Lambert
2017
The Chosen
as Kotov
2016
The Loner
as Evgeny
2016
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
as John Le Mesurier
2015
Extraordinary Tales
as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
2015
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
Gotham
as Gerald Crane
2014
The Last Impresario
as Self
2014
Crossbones
as William Jagger
2014
Cesar Chavez
as Victore Representative
2014
The Blacklist
as Sutton Ross
2013
All Things To All Men
as Cutter
2013
The Village
as Lord Kilmartin
2013
Banshee
as Priest
2013
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
as Mark
2012
Suspension of Disbelief
as Hackett
2012
Elementary
as Jasper Wells
2012
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
as Griffin
2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
as Young Henrik Vanger
2011
Person of Interest
as Alistair Wesley
2011
Golf in the Kingdom
as Peter McNaughton
2011
The Maiden and the Princess
as Bernard
2011
The Good Life
as Robert
2010
Beyond Sherwood Forest
as Malcolm
2009
Bollywood Hero
as Reg Hunt
2009
Castle
as Teddy Farrow
2009
Blood and Bone
as Franklin McVeigh
2009
Above Suspicion
as Damian Nolan
2009
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
2008
Ocean's Thirteen
as Greco Montgomery
2007
Blood Ties
as Javier Mendoza
2007
The Haunted Airman
as Dr. Hal Burns
2006
Dexter
as Miles Castner
2006
The Trail
as Gary
2006
Her Name Is Carla
as Bill
2005
Ghost Whisperer
as Ethan Clark
2005
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
as Laurence Olivier
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
as Thomas Royde
2004
Ring of the Nibelungs
as Hagen
2004
Ring of the Nibelungs
as Hagen
2004
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
as Manuel Romasanta
2004
The L Word
as Nick Barashkov
2004
Easy Sex
as Packard Schmidt
2003
The Medallion
as Snakehead
2003
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
2002
24
as Vladimir Bierko
2001
Smallville
as Jor-El
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Philip Reinhardt
2001
Hotel
as Tour Guide
2001
Jackie Chan Adventures
as 瓦龙(配音)
2000
Jackie Chan Adventures
as Mayor Valmont (voice)
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
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Barclay Pallister
1999
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
as Adult Nic
1999
The Phantom of the Opera
as The Phantom
1998
Long Time Since
as Michael James
1998
One Night Stand
as Nurse Chris
1997
Never Ever
as Roderick
1997
End of Summer
as Rev. Basil March
1997
Stargate SG-1
as The Doci
1997
The Tomorrow Man
as Ken
1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
as Kreed (voice)
1996
Leaving Las Vegas
as Yuri
1995
The Great Elephant Escape
as Clive Potter
1995
Mario and the Magician
as Professor Fuhrmann
1994
Witch Hunt
as Finn Macha
1994
Chicago Hope
as Bradford Whittle
1994
The Browning Version
as Tom Gilbert
1994
Warlock: The Armageddon
as Warlock
1993
Boxing Helena
as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
1993
Tale of a Vampire
as Alex
1993
Crazy in Love
as Mark Constable
1992
The Turn of the Screw
as Mr. Cooper
1992
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
1991
Arachnophobia
as Dr. James Atherton
1990
Night Sun
as Sergio Giuramondo
1990
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
1989
Vibes
as Dr. Harrison Steele
1988
Siesta
as Kit
1987
Basements
as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
1987
Gothic
as Percy Shelley
1987
A Room with a View
as George Emerson
1986
Harem
as Charles
1986
Harem
as Forest
1986
The Doctor and the Devils
as Dr. Murray
1985
Romance on the Orient Express
as Sandy
1985
After Darkness
as Laurence Hunningford
1985
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
1984
A Married Man
as Guy Lough
1983
Privates on Parade
as Climbing Sailor
1983
Soft Targets
as Groom
1982
Play for Today
as Groom
1970
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
as Edgar Atheling