Julian Sands
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1958-01-04
Day of Death
2023-01-13 (65 years old)
Place of Birth
Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Julian Sands
Biography
Julian Sands, a renowned British actor, was born on January 4, 1958, in Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He had a successful career in film, television, and stage, gaining recognition for his roles in various British films during the 1980s. Sands' breakthrough came with his captivating performance in the movie "A Room with a View" (1985), 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 film industry by taking on diverse roles in movies 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, Julian Sands also embraced various genres, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and genre films. 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 recognized for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in social causes.
Tragically, in 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. Julian Sands will always be remembered as a prominent figure in the world of acting, leaving behind a lasting legacy of memorable performances and contributions to the arts.
Known For
Acting
(2024)
The Last Breath
as Levi
(2023)
The Piper
as Gustafson
(2023)
Body Odyssey
as Kurt
(2023)
Seneca
as Rufus
(2023)
Double Soul
as Orlandi
(2023)
The Darkside of Society
as Self
(2022)
The Ghosts of Monday
as Bruce
(2021)
Benediction
as Chief Medical Officer
(2021)
The Survivalist
as Heath
(2021)
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
as Lionel Foyster
(2021)
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
as Count Holliday
(2020)
Yeh Ballet
as Saul Aaron
(2020)
Bobbleheads: The Movie
as Purrbles McCat (voice)
(2020)
11 Colours of the Bird
as Self
(2019)
The Painted Bird
as Garbos
(2019)
The Garden of Evening Mists
as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
(2019)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as King Jason (voice)
(2019)
A Nasty Piece of Work
as Steven Essex
(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)
Borley Rectory
as Narrator (voice)
(2017)
The Escape
as Lambert
(2016)
The Chosen
as Kotov
(2016)
The Loner
as Evgeny
(2015)
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
as John Le Mesurier
(2014)
Me
as Sam Citkowitz
(2014)
Cesar Chavez
as Victore Representative
(2014)
Castle Chronicle
as Anthony
(2014)
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
as Winslow Cunard
(2014)
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
as Le client
(2013)
All Things To All Men
as Cutter
(2013)
Extraordinary Tales
as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
(2012)
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
as Griffin
(2012)
Suspension of Disbelief
as Hackett
(2012)
(2011)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
as Young Henrik Vanger
(2011)
Golf in the Kingdom
as Peter McNaughton
(2011)
The Maiden and the Princess
as Bernard
(2010)
The Good Life
as Robert
(2009)
Blood and Bone
as Franklin McVeigh
(2009)
Beyond Sherwood Forest
as Malcolm
(2008)
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
as Doci
(2008)
Cat City
as Nick Compton
(2008)
Heidi 4 Paws
as Peter the Goatherder
(2007)
Ocean's Thirteen
as Greco Montgomery
(2006)
The Haunted Airman
as Dr. Hal Burns
(2006)
The Trail
as Gary
(2005)
Her Name Is Carla
as Bill
(2005)
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
as Laurence Olivier
(2004)
Ring of the Nibelungs
as Hagen
(2004)
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
as Manuel Romasanta
(2003)
The Medallion
as Snakehead
(2003)
Easy Sex
as Packard Schmidt
(2002)
The Scoundrel's Wife
as Doctor Lenz
(2001)
Hotel
as Tour Guide
(2000)
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Terence Scopey
(2000)
Vatel
as Louis XIV
(2000)
Mercy
as Dr. Dominik Broussard
(2000)
Timecode
as Quentin
(2000)
Love Me
as The sailor
(1999)
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
as Adult Nic
(1998)
The Phantom of the Opera
as The Phantom
(1998)
Long Time Since
as Michael James
(1997)
One Night Stand
as Nurse Chris
(1997)
End of Summer
as Rev. Basil March
(1997)
Never Ever
as Roderick
(1996)
The Tomorrow Man
as Ken
(1995)
Leaving Las Vegas
as Yuri
(1995)
(1995)
The Great Elephant Escape
as Clive Potter
(1995)
America
as Padre Tiziano
(1994)
Witch Hunt
as Finn Macha
(1994)
The Browning Version
as Tom Gilbert
(1994)
Mario and the Magician
as Professor Fuhrmann
(1993)
Boxing Helena
as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
(1993)
Warlock: The Armageddon
as Warlock
(1993)
Tale of a Vampire
as Alex
(1992)
Crazy in Love
as Mark Constable
(1992)
The Turn of the Screw
as Mr. Cooper
(1991)
Naked Lunch
as Yves Cloquet
(1991)
Impromptu
as Franz Liszt
(1991)
Husbands and Lovers
as Stefan
(1991)
Tennessee Nights
as Wolfgang Leighton
(1991)
Grand Isle
as Alcee Arobin
(1991)
The Wicked
as Gustav
(1990)
Arachnophobia
as Dr. James Atherton
(1990)
Night Sun
as Sergio Giuramondo
(1989)
Warlock
as Warlock
(1989)
Murder on the Moon
as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
(1989)
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
as Father Daniel Mahoney
(1988)
Vibes
as Dr. Harrison Steele
(1988)
Wherever You Are...
as Julian
(1987)
Gothic
as Percy Shelley
(1987)
Siesta
as Kit
(1987)
Basements
as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
(1986)
A Room with a View
as George Emerson
(1986)
Harem
as Charles
(1985)
The Doctor and the Devils
as Dr. Murray
(1985)
Romance on the Orient Express
as Sandy
(1985)
After Darkness
as Laurence Hunningford
(1984)
The Killing Fields
as Jon Swain
(1984)
Oxford Blues
as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
(1983)
Privates on Parade
as Climbing Sailor
(1982)
Soft Targets
as Groom
Crew
(1991)
The Linguini Incident
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