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