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 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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- 2024 · The Last Breath as Levi
- 2023 · The Piper as Gustafson
- 2023 · Seneca as Rufus
- 2022 · The Ghosts of Monday as Bruce
- 2021 · The Ghosts of Borley Rectory as Lionel Foyster
- 2021 · Death Rider in the House of Vampires as Count Holliday
- 2020 · Bobbleheads: The Movie as Purrbles McCat (voice)
- 2020 · Yeh Ballet as Saul Aaron
- 2019 · Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm as King Jason (voice)
- 2018 · Walk Like a Panther as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
- 2016 · The Chosen as Kotov
- 2015 · We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story as John Le Mesurier
- 2014 · Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as Winslow Cunard
- 2014 · Me as Sam Citkowitz
- 2013 · All Things To All Men as Cutter
- 2012 · Hirokin: The Last Samurai as Griffin
- 2011 · Golf in the Kingdom as Peter McNaughton
- 2008 · Heidi 4 Paws as Peter the Goatherder
- 2006 · The Haunted Airman as Dr. Hal Burns
- 2004 · Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt as Manuel Romasanta
- 2003 · Easy Sex as Packard Schmidt
- 1999 · The Loss of Sexual Innocence as Adult Nic
- 1994 · Mario and the Magician as Professor Fuhrmann
- 1993 · Tale of a Vampire as Alex
- 1992 · Crazy in Love as Mark Constable
- 1992 · The Turn of the Screw as Mr. Cooper
- 1991 · Husbands and Lovers as Stefan
- 1991 · Grand Isle as Alcee Arobin
- 1990 · Night Sun as Sergio Giuramondo
- 1989 · Murder on the Moon as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
- 1987 · Siesta as Kit
- 1987 · Gothic as Percy Shelley
- 1986 · Harem as Charles
- 1985 · Romance on the Orient Express as Sandy
- 1984 · Oxford Blues as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
- 1983 · A Married Man as Guy Lough
- 1983 · Privates on Parade as Climbing Sailor
- 1982 · Soft Targets as Groom
- Future · Mother Tongue as
- 2023 · Body Odyssey as Kurt
- 2023 · The Darkside of Society as Self
- 2023 · Double Soul as Orlandi
- 2021 · Benediction as Chief Medical Officer
- 2021 · The Survivalist as Heath
- 2020 · 11 Colours of the Bird as Self
- 2019 · A Nasty Piece of Work as Steven Essex
- 2019 · The Garden of Evening Mists as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- 2019 · The Painted Bird as Garbos
- 2019 · WHAT / IF as Liam Strom
- 2018 · The Keeper as Tilson, Man City President
- 2018 · Toy Gun as Officer Jonta
- 2017 · Crooked House as Philip Leonides
- 2017 · Man in an Orange Shirt as Caspar Nicholson
- 2017 · Will as Barrett Emerson
- 2017 · Borley Rectory as Narrator (voice)
- 2017 · The Escape as Lambert
- 2016 · The Loner as Evgeny
- 2015 · Extraordinary Tales as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
- 2014 · GHB: To Be or Not to Be as Le client
- 2014 · Gotham as Gerald Crane
- 2014 · The Last Impresario as Self
- 2014 · Crossbones as William Jagger
- 2014 · Cesar Chavez as Victore Representative
- 2013 · The Blacklist as Sutton Ross
- 2013 · The Village as Lord Kilmartin
- 2013 · Banshee as Priest
- 2012 · The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars as Mark
- 2012 · Suspension of Disbelief as Hackett
- 2012 · Elementary as Jasper Wells
- 2011 · The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Young Henrik Vanger
- 2011 · Person of Interest as Alistair Wesley
- 2011 · The Maiden and the Princess as Bernard
- 2010 · The Good Life as Robert
- 2009 · Beyond Sherwood Forest as Malcolm
- 2009 · Bollywood Hero as Reg Hunt
- 2009 · Castle as Teddy Farrow
- 2009 · Blood and Bone as Franklin McVeigh
- 2009 · Above Suspicion as Damian Nolan
- 2008 · Cat City as Nick Compton
- 2008 · Stargate: The Ark of Truth as Doci
- 2008 · Lipstick Jungle as Hector Matrick
- 2007 · Ocean's Thirteen as Greco Montgomery
- 2007 · Blood Ties as Javier Mendoza
- 2006 · Dexter as Miles Castner
- 2006 · The Trail as Gary
- 2005 · Her Name Is Carla as Bill
- 2005 · Ghost Whisperer as Ethan Clark
- 2005 · Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore as Laurence Olivier
- 2004 · Agatha Christie's Marple as Thomas Royde
- 2004 · Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- 2004 · Ring of the Nibelungs as Hagen
- 2004 · The L Word as Nick Barashkov
- 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 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Barclay Pallister
- 1998 · The Phantom of the Opera as The Phantom
- 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
- 1996 · The Tomorrow Man as Ken
- 1996 · The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest as Kreed (voice)
- 1995 · Leaving Las Vegas as Yuri
- 1995 · The Great Elephant Escape as Clive Potter
- 1995 · Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell as Self
- 1995 · America as Padre Tiziano
- 1994 · Witch Hunt as Finn Macha
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as Bradford Whittle
- 1994 · The Browning Version as Tom Gilbert
- 1993 · Warlock: The Armageddon as Warlock
- 1993 · Boxing Helena as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- 1991 · Naked Lunch as Yves Cloquet
- 1991 · The Wicked as Gustav
- 1991 · Impromptu as Franz Liszt
- 1990 · Arachnophobia as Dr. James Atherton
- 1989 · Tennessee Nights as Wolfgang Leighton
- 1989 · Warlock as Warlock
- 1989 · Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice as Father Daniel Mahoney
- 1988 · Wherever You Are... as Julian
- 1988 · Vibes as Dr. Harrison Steele
- 1987 · Basements as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
- 1986 · A Room with a View as George Emerson
- 1986 · Harem as Forest
- 1985 · The Doctor and the Devils as Dr. Murray
- 1985 · After Darkness as Laurence Hunningford
- 1984 · The Sun Also Rises as Gerald
- 1984 · The Killing Fields as Jon Swain
- 1984 · The Box of Delights as Greek Soldier
- 1970 · Play for Today as Groom
- Future · Blood Royal: William the Conqueror as Edgar Atheling