Julian Sands
Born: 1958-01-04 in Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Died: 2023-01-13
Known For: Acting
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
2024
- The Last Breath as Levi
2023
- Seneca as Rufus
- The Piper as Gustafson
- Body Odyssey as Kurt
- Double Soul as Orlandi
- The Darkside of Society as Self
2022
- The Ghosts of Monday as Bruce
2021
- Benediction as Chief Medical Officer
- The Survivalist as Heath
- Death Rider in the House of Vampires as Count Holliday
- The Ghosts of Borley Rectory as Lionel Foyster
2020
- Bobbleheads: The Movie as Purrbles McCat (voice)
- Yeh Ballet as Saul Aaron
- 11 Colours of the Bird as Self
2019
- WHAT / IF as Liam Strom
- The Painted Bird as Garbos
- The Garden of Evening Mists as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm as King Jason (voice)
- A Nasty Piece of Work as Steven Essex
2018
- The Keeper as Tilson, Man City President
- Toy Gun as Officer Jonta
- Walk Like a Panther as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
2017
- Will as Barrett Emerson
- Crooked House as Philip Leonides
- Man in an Orange Shirt as Caspar Nicholson
- Borley Rectory as Narrator (voice)
- The Escape as Lambert
2016
- The Chosen as Kotov
- The Loner as Evgeny
2015
- Extraordinary Tales as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
- We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story as John Le Mesurier
2014
- Gotham as Gerald Crane
- Crossbones as William Jagger
- Cesar Chavez as Victore Representative
- Me as Sam Citkowitz
- GHB: To Be or Not to Be as Le client
- The Last Impresario as Self
- Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as Winslow Cunard
- Unknown Heart as Richard Mellor
2013
- The Blacklist as Sutton Ross
- Banshee as Priest
- The Village as Lord Kilmartin
- All Things To All Men as Cutter
2012
- Elementary as Jasper Wells
- Hirokin: The Last Samurai as Griffin
- Suspension of Disbelief as Hackett
- The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars as Mark
2011
- Person of Interest as Alistair Wesley
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Young Henrik Vanger
- Golf in the Kingdom as Peter McNaughton
- The Maiden and the Princess as Bernard
2010
- Greenberg ... (Thanks)
- The Good Life as Robert
2009
- Castle as Teddy Farrow
- Blood and Bone as Franklin McVeigh
- Above Suspicion as Damian Nolan
- Beyond Sherwood Forest as Malcolm
- Bollywood Hero as Reg Hunt
2008
- Lipstick Jungle as Hector Matrick
- Stargate: The Ark of Truth as Doci
- Cat City as Nick Compton
- Heidi 4 Paws as Peter the Goatherder
2007
- Ocean's Thirteen as Greco Montgomery
- Blood Ties as Javier Mendoza
2006
- Dexter as Miles Castner
- The Haunted Airman as Dr. Hal Burns
- The Trail as Gary
2005
- Ghost Whisperer as Ethan Clark
- Her Name Is Carla as Bill
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore as Laurence Olivier
2004
- Agatha Christie's Marple as Thomas Royde
- The L Word as Nick Barashkov
- Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt as Manuel Romasanta
2003
- The Medallion as Snakehead
- Easy Sex as Packard Schmidt
2002
- Napoleon as Klemens von Metternich
- Rose Red as Nick Hardaway
- Ozzy & Drix as Penicillin G (voice)
- The Scoundrel's Wife as Doctor Lenz
2001
- Smallville as Jor-El
- 24 as Vladimir Bierko
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Philip Reinhardt
- Hotel as Tour Guide
2000
- Jackie Chan Adventures as Valmont (voice)
- The Million Dollar Hotel as Terence Scopey
- Timecode as Quentin
- Mercy as Dr. Dominik Broussard
- Vatel as Louis XIV
- Love Me as The sailor
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Barclay Pallister
- The Loss of Sexual Innocence as Adult Nic
1998
- The Phantom of the Opera as The Phantom
- Long Time Since as Michael James
1997
- Stargate SG-1 as The Doci
- One Night Stand as Nurse Chris
- End of Summer as Rev. Basil March
- Never Ever as Roderick
1996
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as Kreed (voice)
- Strangers as George
- The Tomorrow Man as Ken
1995
- Leaving Las Vegas as Yuri
- The Great Elephant Escape as Clive Potter
- Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell as Self
- America as Padre Tiziano
1994
- Chicago Hope as Bradford Whittle
- The Browning Version as Tom Gilbert
- Witch Hunt as Finn Macha
- Mario and the Magician as Professor Fuhrmann
1993
- Boxing Helena as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- Warlock: The Armageddon as Warlock
- Tale of a Vampire as Alex
1992
- Crazy in Love as Mark Constable
- The Turn of the Screw as Mr. Cooper
1991
- Naked Lunch as Yves Cloquet
- Impromptu as Franz Liszt
- Husbands and Lovers as Stefan
- The Linguini Incident ... (Thanks)
- Grand Isle as Alcee Arobin
- The Wicked as Gustav
1990
- Arachnophobia as Dr. James Atherton
- Night Sun as Sergio Giuramondo
1989
- Warlock as Warlock
- Murder on the Moon as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
- Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice as Father Daniel Mahoney
- Tennessee Nights as Wolfgang Leighton
1988
- Vibes as Dr. Harrison Steele
- Wherever You Are... as Julian
1986
- A Room with a View as George Emerson
- Harem as Forest
- Harem as Charles
1985
- The Doctor and the Devils as Dr. Murray
- After Darkness as Laurence Hunningford
- Romance on the Orient Express as Sandy
1984
- The Killing Fields as Jon Swain
- The Sun Also Rises as Gerald
- The Box of Delights as Greek Soldier
- Oxford Blues as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
1983
- A Married Man as Guy Lough
- Privates on Parade as Climbing Sailor
1982
- Soft Targets as Groom
1970
- Play for Today as Groom