Julian Sands
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 4, 1958
- Died
- January 13, 2023 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
Julian Richard Morley Sands (4 January 1958 — c. 13 January 2023) was an English actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre, 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
Mother Tongue
Movie
The Last Breath
Movie · as Levi
Seneca
Movie · as Rufus
The Piper
Movie · as Gustafson
Double Soul
Movie · as Orlandi
The Darkside of Society
Movie · as Self
Body Odyssey
Movie · as Kurt
The Ghosts of Monday
Movie · as Bruce
Benediction
Movie · as Chief Medical Officer
The Survivalist
Movie · as Heath
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
Movie · as Count Holliday
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
Movie · as Lionel Foyster
Yeh Ballet
Movie · as Saul Aaron
Bobbleheads: The Movie
Movie · as Purrbles McCat (voice)
11 Colours of the Bird
Movie · as Self
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Movie · as King Jason (voice)
The Painted Bird
Movie · as Garbos
The Garden of Evening Mists
Movie · as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
A Nasty Piece of Work
Movie · as Steven Essex
WHAT / IF
TV · as Liam Strom · 2 eps
Walk Like a Panther
Movie · as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
Toy Gun
Movie · as Officer Jonta
The Keeper
Movie · as Tilson, Man City President
Borley Rectory
Movie · as Narrator (voice)
Crooked House
Movie · as Philip Leonides
The Escape
Movie · as Lambert
Man in an Orange Shirt
TV · as Caspar Nicholson · 1 ep
Will
TV · as Barrett Emerson · 4 eps
The Loner
Movie · as Evgeny
The Chosen
Movie · as Kotov
Extraordinary Tales
Movie · as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
Movie · as John Le Mesurier
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
Movie · as Le client
Me
Movie · as Sam Citkowitz
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Movie · as Winslow Cunard
Cesar Chavez
Movie · as Victore Representative
The Last Impresario
Movie · as Self
Unknown Heart
Movie · as Richard Mellor
Gotham
TV · as Gerald Crane · 2 eps
Crossbones
TV · as William Jagger · 8 eps
All Things To All Men
Movie · as Cutter
Banshee
TV · as Priest · 3 eps
The Blacklist
TV · as Sutton Ross · 1 ep
The Village
TV · as Lord Kilmartin · 2 eps
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
Movie · as Griffin
Suspension of Disbelief
Movie · as Hackett
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
Movie · as Mark
Elementary
TV · as Jasper Wells · 1 ep
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Movie · as Young Henrik Vanger
Golf in the Kingdom
Movie · as Peter McNaughton
The Maiden and the Princess
Movie · as Bernard
Person of Interest
TV · as Alistair Wesley · 1 ep
NTSF:SD:SUV::
TV · as Doctor · 1 ep
The Good Life
Movie · as Robert
Blood and Bone
Movie · as Franklin McVeigh
Beyond Sherwood Forest
Movie · as Malcolm
Castle
TV · as Teddy Farrow · 1 ep
Bollywood Hero
TV · as Reg Hunt · 3 eps
Above Suspicion
TV · as Damian Nolan · 2 eps
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Movie · as Doci
Cat City
Movie · as Nick Compton
Heidi 4 Paws
Movie · as Peter the Goatherder
Lipstick Jungle
TV · as Hector Matrick · 5 eps
Ocean's Thirteen
Movie · as Greco Montgomery
Blood Ties
TV · as Javier Mendoza · 2 eps
The Haunted Airman
Movie · as Dr. Hal Burns
The Trail
Movie · as Gary
Dexter
TV · as Miles Castner · 1 ep
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
Movie · as Laurence Olivier
Her Name Is Carla
Movie · as Bill
Ghost Whisperer
TV · as Ethan Clark · 2 eps
Ring of the Nibelungs
Movie · as Hagen
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
Movie · as Manuel Romasanta
The L Word
TV · as Nick Barashkov · 1 ep
Agatha Christie's Marple
TV · as Thomas Royde · 1 ep
Ring of the Nibelungs
TV · as Hagen · 2 eps
The Medallion
Movie · as Snakehead
Easy Sex
Movie · as Packard Schmidt
The Scoundrel's Wife
Movie · as Doctor Lenz
Rose Red
TV · as Nick Hardaway · 3 eps
Ozzy & Drix
TV · as Penicillin G (voice) · 1 ep
Napoleon
TV · as Klemens Metternich · 4 eps
Hotel
Movie · as Tour Guide
24
TV · as Vladimir Bierko · 11 eps
Smallville
TV · as Jor-El · 2 eps
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV · as Philip Reinhardt · 1 ep
The Million Dollar Hotel
Movie · as Terence Scopey
Mercy
Movie · as Dr. Dominik Broussard
Vatel
Movie · as Louis XIV
Timecode
Movie · as Quentin
Love Me
Movie · as The sailor
Jackie Chan Adventures
TV · as Valmont (voice), Mayor Valmont (voice) · 25 eps
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
Movie · as Adult Nic
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV · as Barclay Pallister · 1 ep
The Phantom of the Opera
Movie · as The Phantom
Long Time Since
Movie · as Michael James
Never Ever
Movie · as Roderick
One Night Stand
Movie · as Nurse Chris
End of Summer
Movie · as Rev. Basil March
Stargate SG-1
TV · as The Doci · 1 ep
The Tomorrow Man
Movie · as Ken
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
TV · as Kreed (voice) · 1 ep
Strangers
TV · as George · 1 ep
Leaving Las Vegas
Movie · as Yuri
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Movie · as Self
The Great Elephant Escape
Movie · as Clive Potter
America
Movie · as Padre Tiziano
Witch Hunt
Movie · as Finn Macha
The Browning Version
Movie · as Tom Gilbert
Mario and the Magician
Movie · as Professor Fuhrmann
Chicago Hope
TV · as Bradford Whittle · 1 ep
Warlock: The Armageddon
Movie · as Warlock
Tale of a Vampire
Movie · as Alex
Boxing Helena
Movie · as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
Crazy in Love
Movie · as Mark Constable
The Turn of the Screw
Movie · as Mr. Cooper
Naked Lunch
Movie · as Yves Cloquet
Impromptu
Movie · as Franz Liszt
Grand Isle
Movie · as Alcee Arobin
Husbands and Lovers
Movie · as Stefan
The Wicked
Movie · as Gustav
Arachnophobia
Movie · as Dr. James Atherton
Night Sun
Movie · as Sergio Giuramondo
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
Movie · as Edgar Atheling
Warlock
Movie · as Warlock
Murder on the Moon
Movie · as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
Movie · as Father Daniel Mahoney
Tennessee Nights
Movie · as Wolfgang Leighton
Wherever You Are...
Movie · as Julian
Vibes
Movie · as Dr. Harrison Steele
Gothic
Movie · as Percy Shelley
Siesta
Movie · as Kit
Basements
Movie · as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
A Room with a View
Movie · as George Emerson
Harem
Movie · as Charles
Harem
TV · as Forest · 2 eps
The Doctor and the Devils
Movie · as Dr. Murray
Romance on the Orient Express
Movie · as Sandy
After Darkness
Movie · as Laurence Hunningford
The Killing Fields
Movie · as Jon Swain
Oxford Blues
Movie · as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
The Sun Also Rises
TV · as Gerald · 2 eps
The Box of Delights
TV · as Greek Soldier · 1 ep
Privates on Parade
Movie · as Climbing Sailor
A Married Man
TV · as Guy Lough · 3 eps
Soft Targets
Movie · as Groom
Film '72
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Play for Today
TV · as Groom · 1 ep