Julian Sands
Known for Acting · 146 credits
- Born
- 1958-01-04
- Died
- 2023-01-13
- Place of birth
- Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Джуліан Сендс · جولیان سندز · Julian Richard Morley Sands
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.
Known For
TV Shows (37)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Barclay Pallister
The Blacklist
2013
as Sutton Ross
Smallville
2001
as Jor-El
Dexter
2006
as Miles Castner
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Philip Reinhardt
Castle
2009
as Teddy Farrow
Stargate SG-1
1997
as The Doci
24
2001
as Vladimir Bierko
Person of Interest
2011
as Alistair Wesley
Elementary
2012
as Jasper Wells
Gotham
2014
as Gerald Crane
Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Ethan Clark
Banshee
2013
as Priest
Chicago Hope
1994
as Bradford Whittle
Play for Today
1970
as Groom
Jackie Chan Adventures
2000
as Valmont (voice) / Mayor Valmont (voice)
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Thomas Royde
The L Word
2004
as Nick Barashkov
Above Suspicion
2009
as Damian Nolan
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996
as Kreed (voice)
Lipstick Jungle
2008
as Hector Matrick
Ozzy & Drix
2002
as Penicillin G (voice)
Blood Ties
2007
as Javier Mendoza
Rose Red
2002
as Nick Hardaway
WHAT / IF
2019
as Liam Strom
The Village
2013
as Lord Kilmartin
Napoleon
2002
as Klemens von Metternich
Will
2017
as Barrett Emerson
Crossbones
2014
as William Jagger
Harem
1986
as Forest
Man in an Orange Shirt
2017
as Caspar Nicholson
Strangers
1996
as George
Ring of the Nibelungs
2004
as Hagen
The Sun Also Rises
1984
as Gerald
The Box of Delights
1984
as Greek Soldier
Bollywood Hero
2009
as Reg Hunt
A Married Man
1983
as Guy Lough
Movies (109)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011
as Young Henrik Vanger
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
as Greco Montgomery
Leaving Las Vegas
1995
as Yuri
Blood and Bone
2009
as Franklin McVeigh
Crooked House
2017
as Philip Leonides
The Medallion
2003
as Snakehead
A Room with a View
1986
as George Emerson
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
2008
as Doci
Ring of the Nibelungs
2004
as Hagen
Boxing Helena
1993
as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
Naked Lunch
1991
as Yves Cloquet
The Killing Fields
1984
as Jon Swain
Arachnophobia
1990
as Dr. James Atherton
Warlock
1989
as Warlock
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
as Terence Scopey
The Last Breath
2024
as Levi
Vibes
1988
as Dr. Harrison Steele
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
2012
as Griffin
One Night Stand
1997
as Nurse Chris
Gothic
1987
as Percy Shelley
The Keeper
2018
as Tilson, Man City President
The Painted Bird
2019
as Garbos
The Survivalist
2021
as Heath
Beyond Sherwood Forest
2009
as Malcolm
Hotel
2001
as Tour Guide
Benediction
2021
as Chief Medical Officer
Warlock: The Armageddon
1993
as Warlock
Cesar Chavez
2014
as Victore Representative
Vatel
2000
as Louis XIV
Timecode
2000
as Quentin
Oxford Blues
1984
as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
Mercy
2000
as Dr. Dominik Broussard
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
2004
as Manuel Romasanta
Witch Hunt
1994
as Finn Macha
Seneca
2023
as Rufus
Harem
1986
as Charles
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
2021
as Count Holliday
Me
2014
as Sam Citkowitz
The Browning Version
1994
as Tom Gilbert
Impromptu
1991
as Franz Liszt
The Phantom of the Opera
1998
as The Phantom
The Garden of Evening Mists
2019
as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
The Doctor and the Devils
1985
as Dr. Murray
Bobbleheads: The Movie
2020
as Purrbles McCat (voice)
Yeh Ballet
2020
as Saul Aaron
Siesta
1987
as Kit
The Piper
2023
as Gustafson
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
2015
as John Le Mesurier
Easy Sex
2003
as Packard Schmidt
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019
as King Jason (voice)
All Things To All Men
2013
as Cutter
Unknown Heart
2014
as Richard Mellor
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995
as Self
Extraordinary Tales
2015
as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
The Turn of the Screw
1992
as Mr. Cooper
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
1999
as Adult Nic
The Chosen
2016
as Kotov
Basements
1987
as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
Borley Rectory
2017
as Narrator (voice)
Double Soul
2023
as Orlandi
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
2014
as Winslow Cunard
The Loner
2016
as Evgeny
The Tomorrow Man
1996
as Ken
Soft Targets
1982
as Groom
Long Time Since
1998
as Michael James
A Nasty Piece of Work
2019
as Steven Essex
Suspension of Disbelief
2012
as Hackett
The Wicked
1991
as Gustav
Crazy in Love
1992
as Mark Constable
Romance on the Orient Express
1985
as Sandy
The Last Impresario
2014
as Self
Grand Isle
1991
as Alcee Arobin
Husbands and Lovers
1991
as Stefan
The Scoundrel's Wife
2002
as Doctor Lenz
11 Colours of the Bird
2020
as Self
The Haunted Airman
2006
as Dr. Hal Burns
America
1995
as Padre Tiziano
Heidi 4 Paws
2008
as Peter the Goatherder
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
2021
as Lionel Foyster
Walk Like a Panther
2018
as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
1989
as Father Daniel Mahoney
Tale of a Vampire
1993
as Alex
Wherever You Are...
1988
as Julian
The Great Elephant Escape
1995
as Clive Potter
Murder on the Moon
1989
as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
The Ghosts of Monday
2022
as Bruce
The Maiden and the Princess
2011
as Bernard
After Darkness
1985
as Laurence Hunningford
Privates on Parade
1983
as Climbing Sailor
Toy Gun
2018
as Officer Jonta
Love Me
2000
as The sailor
The Escape
2017
as Lambert
Golf in the Kingdom
2011
as Peter McNaughton
Night Sun
1990
as Sergio Giuramondo
Never Ever
1997
as Roderick
Mother Tongue
Tennessee Nights
1989
as Wolfgang Leighton
The Trail
2006
as Gary
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
2012
as Mark
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
2014
as Le client
Body Odyssey
2023
as Kurt
Her Name Is Carla
2005
as Bill
Cat City
2008
as Nick Compton
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
2005
as Laurence Olivier
End of Summer
1997
as Rev. Basil March
Mario and the Magician
1994
as Professor Fuhrmann
The Good Life
2010
as Robert
The Darkside of Society
2023
as Self
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
as Edgar Atheling
About Julian Sands
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 ro… With 146 credits spanning from 1970 to 2024, Julian Sands has appeared in 109 films and 37 TV shows.
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- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) — as Young Henrik Vanger
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) — as Greco Montgomery
- Leaving Las Vegas (1995) — as Yuri
- Blood and Bone (2009) — as Franklin McVeigh
- Crooked House (2017) — as Philip Leonides
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