Portrait of Julian Sands

Julian Sands

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.

Born: January 4, 1958

Place of Birth: Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK

Filmography

2024
2023
2023
The Piper

as Gustafson

2023
Double Soul

as Orlandi

2023
Seneca

as Rufus

2021
Benediction

as Chief Medical Officer

2021
2021
2020
Bobbleheads: The Movie

as Purrbles McCat (voice)

2020
Yeh Ballet

as Saul Aaron

2019
A Nasty Piece of Work

as Steven Essex

2019
The Garden of Evening Mists

as 1980s Frederik Gemmell

2019
2019
2019
WHAT / IF

as Liam Strom

2018
The Keeper

as Tilson, Man City President

2018
Walk Like a Panther

as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith

2018
Toy Gun

as Officer Jonta

2017
Crooked House

as Philip Leonides

2017
Man in an Orange Shirt

as Caspar Nicholson

2017
Borley Rectory

as Narrator (voice)

2017
The Escape

as Lambert

2016
The Chosen

as Kotov

2016
The Loner

as Evgeny

2015
2014
2014
Me

as Sam Citkowitz

2014
2014
Gotham

as Gerald Crane

2014
Crossbones

as William Jagger

2014
Cesar Chavez

as Victore Representative

2013
The Blacklist

as Sutton Ross

2013
The Village

as Lord Kilmartin

2013
Extraordinary Tales

as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')

2013
Banshee

as Priest

2012
Elementary

as Jasper Wells

2011
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

2010
The Good Life

as Robert

2009
Castle

as Teddy Farrow

2009
Blood and Bone

as Franklin McVeigh

2009
Above Suspicion

as Damian Nolan

2008
Heidi 4 Paws

as Peter the Goatherder

2008
Cat City

as Nick Compton

2008
Lipstick Jungle

as Hector Matrick

2007
Ocean's Thirteen

as Greco Montgomery

2007
Blood Ties

as Javier Mendoza

2006
The Haunted Airman

as Dr. Hal Burns

2006
Dexter

as Miles Castner

2006
The Trail

as Gary

2005
Ghost Whisperer

as Ethan Clark

2004
2004
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

as Manuel Romasanta

2004
The L Word

as Nick Barashkov

2003
Easy Sex

as Packard Schmidt

2003
The Medallion

as Snakehead

2002
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

2001
24

as Vladimir Bierko

2001
Smallville

as Jor-El

2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Philip Reinhardt

2001
Hotel

as Tour Guide

2000
Jackie Chan Adventures

as Valmont (voice)

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

1999
1998
1998
Long Time Since

as Michael James

1997
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

1995
1994
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

1993
Boxing Helena

as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh

1992
Crazy in Love

as Mark Constable

1992
1991
Naked Lunch

as Yves Cloquet

1991
The Wicked

as Gustav

1991
1991
Grand Isle

as Alcee Arobin

1991
Impromptu

as Franz Liszt

1990
Arachnophobia

as Dr. James Atherton

1990
Night Sun

as Sergio Giuramondo

1989
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

1988
1988
Vibes

as Dr. Harrison Steele

1987
Siesta

as Kit

1987
Basements

as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")

1987
Gothic

as Percy Shelley

1986
Harem

as Forest

1986
Harem

as Charles

1985
A Room with a View

as George Emerson

1985
1985
After Darkness

as Laurence Hunningford

1984
1984
The Killing Fields

as Jon Swain

1984
The Box of Delights

as Greek Soldier

1984
Oxford Blues

as Colin Gilchrist Fisher

1983
Privates on Parade

as Climbing Sailor

1982
Soft Targets

as Groom

1970