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)
Body Odyssey
as Kurt
(2023)
The Piper
as Gustafson
(2023)
The Darkside of Society
as Self
(2023)
Double Soul
as Orlandi
(2023)
Seneca
as Rufus
(2022)
The Ghosts of Monday
as Bruce
(2021)
Benediction
as Chief Medical Officer
(2021)
The Survivalist
as Heath
(2021)
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
as Count Holliday
(2021)
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
as Lionel Foyster
(2020)
11 Colours of the Bird
as Self
(2020)
Bobbleheads: The Movie
as Purrbles McCat (voice)
(2020)
Yeh Ballet
as Saul Aaron
(2019)
The Garden of Evening Mists
as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
(2019)
The Painted Bird
as Garbos
(2019)
A Nasty Piece of Work
as Steven Essex
(2019)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as King Jason (voice)
(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)
The Escape
as Lambert
(2017)
Borley Rectory
as Narrator (voice)
(2016)
The Chosen
as Kotov
(2016)
The Loner
as Evgeny
(2015)
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
as John Le Mesurier
(2014)
Cesar Chavez
as Victore Representative
(2014)
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
as Winslow Cunard
(2014)
Me
as Sam Citkowitz
(2014)
Castle Chronicle
as Anthony
(2014)
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
as Le client
(2013)
Extraordinary Tales
as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
(2013)
All Things To All Men
as Cutter
(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)
The Maiden and the Princess
as Bernard
(2011)
Golf in the Kingdom
as Peter McNaughton
(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 Trail
as Gary
(2006)
The Haunted Airman
as Dr. Hal Burns
(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)
Mercy
as Dr. Dominik Broussard
(2000)
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Terence Scopey
(2000)
Vatel
as Louis XIV
(2000)
Love Me
as The sailor
(2000)
Timecode
as Quentin
(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)
End of Summer
as Rev. Basil March
(1997)
One Night Stand
as Nurse Chris
(1997)
Never Ever
as Roderick
(1996)
The Tomorrow Man
as Ken
(1995)
Leaving Las Vegas
as Yuri
(1995)
The Great Elephant Escape
as Clive Potter
(1995)
America
as Padre Tiziano
(1995)
(1994)
Witch Hunt
as Finn Macha
(1994)
The Browning Version
as Tom Gilbert
(1994)
Mario and the Magician
as Professor Fuhrmann
(1993)
Warlock: The Armageddon
as Warlock
(1993)
Boxing Helena
as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
(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)
Husbands and Lovers
as Stefan
(1991)
Impromptu
as Franz Liszt
(1991)
Grand Isle
as Alcee Arobin
(1991)
The Wicked
as Gustav
(1990)
Arachnophobia
as Dr. James Atherton
(1990)
Night Sun
as Sergio Giuramondo
(1989)
Murder on the Moon
as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
(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)
Gothic
as Percy Shelley
(1987)
Basements
as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
(1987)
Siesta
as Kit
(1986)
A Room with a View
as George Emerson
(1986)
Harem
as Charles
(1985)
After Darkness
as Laurence Hunningford
(1985)
Romance on the Orient Express
as Sandy
(1985)
The Doctor and the Devils
as Dr. Murray
(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
(2010)
Greenberg
Thanks
(1991)
The Linguini Incident
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