Julian Sands
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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Films (111)
La Dernière Plongée
2024 · Levi
Body Odyssey
2023 · Kurt
La melodía del diablo
2023 · Gustafson
The Darkside of Society
2023 · Self
Double Soul
2023 · Orlandi
Seneca
2023 · Rufus
Los Fantasmas del Lunes
2022 · Bruce
Les Carnets de Siegfried
2021 · Chief Medical Officer
The Survivalist
2021 · Heath
La casa embrujada
2021 · Lionel Foyster
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
2021 · Count Holliday
Bobbleheads: La Película
2020 · Purrbles McCat (voice)
11 Colours of the Bird
2020 · Self
Yeh Ballet
2020 · Saul Aaron
Competencia sangrienta
2019 · Steven Essex
The Garden of Evening Mists
2019 · 1980s Frederik Gemmell
L'Oiseau bariolé
2019 · Garbos
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019 · King Jason (voice)
The Keeper
2018 · Tilson, Man City President
Walk Like a Panther
2018 · Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
Toy Gun
2018 · Officer Jonta
La Maison Biscornue
2017 · Philip Leonides
La Maison la plus hantée d'Angleterre
2017 · Narrator (voice)
The Escape
2017 · Lambert
The Chosen
2016 · Kotov
Persian Connection
2016 · Evgeny
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
2015 · John Le Mesurier
Extraordinary Tales
2015 · Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
2014 · Winslow Cunard
Me
2014 · Sam Citkowitz
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
2014 · Le client
The Last Impresario
2014 · Self
Unknown Heart
2014 · Richard Mellor
Cesar Chavez
2014 · Victore Representative
The Deadly Game
2013 · Cutter
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
2012 · Mark
Suspension of Disbelief
2012 · Hackett
Hirokin: L'épée des opprimés
2012 · Griffin
Millénium : Les Hommes qui n'aimaient pas les femmes
2011 · Young Henrik Vanger
Golf in the Kingdom
2011 · Peter McNaughton
The Maiden and the Princess
2011 · Bernard
The Good Life
2010 · Robert
Greenberg
2010 · Thanks
Robin des bois et la créature de Sherwood
2009 · Malcolm
L'intraîtable Bone
2009 · Franklin McVeigh
Heidi 4 Paws
2008 · Peter the Goatherder
Le Prix de la trahison
2008 · Nick Compton
Stargate : L'Arche de vérité
2008 · Doci
Ocean’s 13
2007 · Greco Montgomery
The Haunted Airman
2006 · Dr. Hal Burns
The Trail
2006 · Gary
Her Name Is Carla
2005 · Bill
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
2005 · Laurence Olivier
L'Anneau sacré
2004 · Hagen
L'Enfer des loups
2004 · Manuel Romasanta
Easy Sex
2003 · Packard Schmidt
Le Médaillon
2003 · Snakehead
The Scoundrel's Wife
2002 · Doctor Lenz
Hotel
2001 · Tour Guide
Vatel
2000 · Louis XIV
Timecode
2000 · Quentin
Love Me
2000 · The sailor
Amours mortelles
2000 · Dr. Dominik Broussard
El hotel del millón de dólares
2000 · Terence Scopey
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
1999 · Adult Nic
The Phantom of the Opera
1998 · The Phantom
Long Time Since
1998 · Michael James
One Night Stand
1997 · Nurse Chris
Never Ever
1997 · Roderick
End of Summer
1997 · Rev. Basil March
The Tomorrow Man
1996 · Ken
Leaving Las Vegas
1995 · Yuri
The Great Elephant Escape
1995 · Clive Potter
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995 · Self
America
1995 · Padre Tiziano
Mario and the Magician
1994 · Professor Fuhrmann
Witch Hunt
1994 · Finn Macha
The Browning Version
1994 · Tom Gilbert
Warlock: The Armageddon
1993 · Warlock
Boxing Helena
1993 · Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
Tale of a Vampire
1993 · Alex
Crazy in Love
1992 · Mark Constable
The Turn of the Screw
1992 · Mr. Cooper
Naked Lunch
1991 · Yves Cloquet
The Wicked
1991 · Gustav
Husbands and Lovers
1991 · Stefan
Grand Isle
1991 · Alcee Arobin
The Linguini Incident
1991 · Thanks
Impromptu
1991 · Franz Liszt
Arachnophobia
1990 · Dr. James Atherton
Night Sun
1990 · Sergio Giuramondo
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
1990 · Edgar Atheling
Tennessee Nights
1989 · Wolfgang Leighton
Warlock
1989 · Warlock
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
1989 · Father Daniel Mahoney
Murder on the Moon
1989 · Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
Wherever You Are...
1988 · Julian
Vibes
1988 · Dr. Harrison Steele
Siesta
1987 · Kit
Basements
1987 · Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
Gothic
1987 · Percy Shelley
A Room with a View
1986 · George Emerson
Harem
1986 · Charles
The Doctor and the Devils
1985 · Dr. Murray
Romance on the Orient Express
1985 · Sandy
After Darkness
1985 · Laurence Hunningford
The Killing Fields
1984 · Jon Swain
Oxford Blues
1984 · Colin Gilchrist Fisher
Privates on Parade
1983 · Climbing Sailor
Soft Targets
1982 · Groom
Mother Tongue
Séries (39)
Dilemme
2019 · Liam Strom
L'Homme à la chemise orange
2017 · Caspar Nicholson
Will
2017 · Barrett Emerson
Gotham
2014 · Gerald Crane
Crossbones
2014 · William Jagger
Blacklist
2013 · Sutton Ross
The Village
2013 · Lord Kilmartin
Banshee
2013 · Priest
Élémentaire
2012 · Jasper Wells
Personne d'intérêt
2011 · Alistair Wesley
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011 · Doctor
Bollywood Hero
2009 · Reg Hunt
Castle
2009 · Teddy Farrow
Insoupçonnable
2009 · Damian Nolan
Lipstick Jungle : Les Reines de Manhattan
2008 · Hector Matrick
Blood Ties
2007 · Javier Mendoza
Dexter
2006 · Miles Castner
Mélinda, entre deux mondes
2005 · Ethan Clark
Miss Marple
2004 · Thomas Royde
Ring of the Nibelungs
2004 · Hagen
Elles
2004 · Nick Barashkov
Napoleon
2002 · Klemens Metternich
Ozzy y Drix
2002 · Penicillin G (voice)
Le manoir maudit
2002 · Nick Hardaway
24
2001 · Vladimir Bierko
Smallville
2001 · Jor-El
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · Philip Reinhardt
Jackie Chan Adventures
2000 · Valmont (voice), Mayor Valmont (voice)
New York Unité Spéciale
1999 · Barclay Pallister
Stargate SG-1
1997 · The Doci
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996 · Kreed (voice)
Strangers
1996 · George
Chicago Hope
1994 · Bradford Whittle
Harem
1986 · Forest
The Sun Also Rises
1984 · Gerald
The Box of Delights
1984 · Greek Soldier
A Married Man
1983 · Guy Lough
Film '72
1971 · Self
Play for Today
1970 · Groom