Julian Sands
Acting
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.
TV Shows(36)
WHAT / IF
Liam Strom
2019
Man in an Orange Shirt
Caspar Nicholson
2017
Will
Barrett Emerson
2017
Gotham
Gerald Crane
2014
Crossbones
William Jagger
2014
The Blacklist
Sutton Ross
2013
The Village
Lord Kilmartin
2013
Banshee
Priest
2013
Elementary
Jasper Wells
2012
Person of Interest
Alistair Wesley
2011
Bollywood Hero
Reg Hunt
2009
Castle
Teddy Farrow
2009
Above Suspicion
Damian Nolan
2009
Lipstick Jungle
Hector Matrick
2008
Blood Ties
Javier Mendoza
2007
Dexter
Miles Castner
2006
Ghost Whisperer
Ethan Clark
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Thomas Royde
2004
Ring of the Nibelungs
Hagen
2004
The L Word
Nick Barashkov
2004
Napoleon
Klemens von Metternich
2002
Ozzy & Drix
Penicillin G (voice)
2002
Rose Red
Nick Hardaway
2002
24
Vladimir Bierko
2001
Smallville
Jor-El
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Philip Reinhardt
2001
Jackie Chan Adventures
Valmont (voice)
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Barclay Pallister
1999
Stargate SG-1
The Doci
1997
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Kreed (voice)
1996
Chicago Hope
Bradford Whittle
1994
Harem
Forest
1986
The Sun Also Rises
Gerald
1984
The Box of Delights
Greek Soldier
1984
A Married Man
Guy Lough
1983
Play for Today
Groom
1970
Movies(108)
The Last Breath
Levi
2024
Body Odyssey
Kurt
2023
The Piper
Gustafson
2023
The Darkside of Society
Self
2023
Double Soul
Orlandi
2023
Seneca
Rufus
2023
The Ghosts of Monday
Bruce
2022
Benediction
Chief Medical Officer
2021
The Survivalist
Heath
2021
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
Lionel Foyster
2021
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
Count Holliday
2021
Bobbleheads: The Movie
Purrbles McCat (voice)
2020
11 Colours of the Bird
Self
2020
Yeh Ballet
Saul Aaron
2020
A Nasty Piece of Work
Steven Essex
2019
The Garden of Evening Mists
1980s Frederik Gemmell
2019
The Painted Bird
Garbos
2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
King Jason (voice)
2019
The Keeper
Tilson, Man City President
2018
Walk Like a Panther
Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
2018
Toy Gun
Officer Jonta
2018
Crooked House
Philip Leonides
2017
Borley Rectory
Narrator (voice)
2017
The Escape
Lambert
2017
The Chosen
Kotov
2016
The Loner
Evgeny
2016
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
John Le Mesurier
2015
Extraordinary Tales
Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
2015
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Winslow Cunard
2014
Me
Sam Citkowitz
2014
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
Le client
2014
The Last Impresario
Self
2014
Cesar Chavez
Victore Representative
2014
All Things To All Men
Cutter
2013
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
Mark
2012
Suspension of Disbelief
Hackett
2012
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
Griffin
2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Young Henrik Vanger
2011
Golf in the Kingdom
Peter McNaughton
2011
The Maiden and the Princess
Bernard
2011
The Good Life
Robert
2010
Beyond Sherwood Forest
Malcolm
2009
Blood and Bone
Franklin McVeigh
2009
Heidi 4 Paws
Peter the Goatherder
2008
Cat City
Nick Compton
2008
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Doci
2008
Ocean's Thirteen
Greco Montgomery
2007
The Haunted Airman
Dr. Hal Burns
2006
The Trail
Gary
2006
Her Name Is Carla
Bill
2005
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
Laurence Olivier
2005
Ring of the Nibelungs
Hagen
2004
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
Manuel Romasanta
2004
Easy Sex
Packard Schmidt
2003
The Medallion
Snakehead
2003
The Scoundrel's Wife
Doctor Lenz
2002
Hotel
Tour Guide
2001
Vatel
Louis XIV
2000
Timecode
Quentin
2000
Love Me
The sailor
2000
Mercy
Dr. Dominik Broussard
2000
The Million Dollar Hotel
Terence Scopey
2000
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
Adult Nic
1999
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom
1998
Long Time Since
Michael James
1998
One Night Stand
Nurse Chris
1997
Never Ever
Roderick
1997
End of Summer
Rev. Basil March
1997
The Tomorrow Man
Ken
1996
Leaving Las Vegas
Yuri
1995
The Great Elephant Escape
Clive Potter
1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Self
1995
America
Padre Tiziano
1995
Mario and the Magician
Professor Fuhrmann
1994
Witch Hunt
Finn Macha
1994
The Browning Version
Tom Gilbert
1994
Warlock: The Armageddon
Warlock
1993
Boxing Helena
Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
1993
Tale of a Vampire
Alex
1993
Crazy in Love
Mark Constable
1992
The Turn of the Screw
Mr. Cooper
1992
Naked Lunch
Yves Cloquet
1991
The Wicked
Gustav
1991
Husbands and Lovers
Stefan
1991
Grand Isle
Alcee Arobin
1991
Impromptu
Franz Liszt
1991
Arachnophobia
Dr. James Atherton
1990
Night Sun
Sergio Giuramondo
1990
Tennessee Nights
Wolfgang Leighton
1989
Warlock
Warlock
1989
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
Father Daniel Mahoney
1989
Murder on the Moon
Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
1989
Wherever You Are...
Julian
1988
Vibes
Dr. Harrison Steele
1988
Siesta
Kit
1987
Basements
Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
1987
Gothic
Percy Shelley
1987
A Room with a View
George Emerson
1986
Harem
Charles
1986
The Doctor and the Devils
Dr. Murray
1985
Romance on the Orient Express
Sandy
1985
After Darkness
Laurence Hunningford
1985
The Killing Fields
Jon Swain
1984
Oxford Blues
Colin Gilchrist Fisher
1984
Privates on Parade
Climbing Sailor
1983
Soft Targets
Groom
1982
Mother Tongue
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
Edgar Atheling