Julian Sands
Acting • Born 1958-01-04 – Died 2023-01-13
Biography
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
143 credits
The Million Dollar Hotel
Movie • 2000
Terence Scopey
Leaving Las Vegas
Movie • 1995
Yuri
The Killing Fields
Movie • 1984
Jon Swain
The Phantom of the Opera
Movie • 1998
The Phantom
The Medallion
Movie • 2003
Snakehead
Naked Lunch
Movie • 1991
Yves Cloquet
Mercy
Movie • 2000
Dr. Dominik Broussard
Seneca
Movie • 2023
Rufus
Oxford Blues
Movie • 1984
Colin Gilchrist Fisher
Ring of the Nibelungs
Movie • 2004
Hagen
Warlock
Movie • 1989
Warlock
The Piper
Movie • 2023
Gustafson
A Room with a View
Movie • 1986
George Emerson
Arachnophobia
Movie • 1990
Dr. James Atherton
The Haunted Airman
Movie • 2006
Dr. Hal Burns
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
Movie • 2005
Laurence Olivier
Blood and Bone
Movie • 2009
Franklin McVeigh
Warlock: The Armageddon
Movie • 1993
Warlock
Vatel
Movie • 2000
Louis XIV
Gothic
Movie • 1987
Percy Shelley
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Movie • 2008
Doci
Benediction
Movie • 2021
Chief Medical Officer
Double Soul
Movie • 2023
Orlandi
Witch Hunt
Movie • 1994
Finn Macha
Easy Sex
Movie • 2003
Packard Schmidt
Tale of a Vampire
Movie • 1993
Alex
Siesta
Movie • 1987
Kit
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Movie • 2019
King Jason (voice)
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
Movie • 1999
Adult Nic
Beyond Sherwood Forest
Movie • 2009
Malcolm
Night Sun
Movie • 1990
Sergio Giuramondo
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Movie • 1995
Self
Impromptu
Movie • 1991
Franz Liszt
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Movie • 2011
Young Henrik Vanger
Boxing Helena
Movie • 1993
Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
The Browning Version
Movie • 1994
Tom Gilbert
Grand Isle
Movie • 1991
Alcee Arobin
The Doctor and the Devils
Movie • 1985
Dr. Murray
The Good Life
Movie • 2010
Robert
The Trail
Movie • 2006
Gary
The Survivalist
Movie • 2021
Heath
Husbands and Lovers
Movie • 1991
Stefan
Cat City
Movie • 2008
Nick Compton
Golf in the Kingdom
Movie • 2011
Peter McNaughton
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
Movie • 2012
Griffin
Crazy in Love
Movie • 1992
Mark Constable
The Tomorrow Man
Movie • 1996
Ken
Murder on the Moon
Movie • 1989
Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
The Darkside of Society
Movie • 2023
Self
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
Movie • 2014
Le client
The Turn of the Screw
Movie • 1992
Mr. Cooper
The Wicked
Movie • 1991
Gustav
All Things To All Men
Movie • 2013
Cutter
Suspension of Disbelief
Movie • 2012
Hackett
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
Movie • 1989
Father Daniel Mahoney
Her Name Is Carla
Movie • 2005
Bill
The Ghosts of Monday
Movie • 2022
Bruce
Hotel
Movie • 2001
Tour Guide
Tennessee Nights
Movie • 1989
Wolfgang Leighton
Wherever You Are...
Movie • 1988
Julian
Body Odyssey
Movie • 2023
Kurt
Romance on the Orient Express
Movie • 1985
Sandy
The Scoundrel's Wife
Movie • 2002
Doctor Lenz
After Darkness
Movie • 1985
Laurence Hunningford
Basements
Movie • 1987
Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
Mario and the Magician
Movie • 1994
Professor Fuhrmann
Me
Movie • 2014
Sam Citkowitz
Timecode
Movie • 2000
Quentin
Borley Rectory
Movie • 2017
Narrator (voice)
Mother Tongue
Movie
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Movie • 2014
Winslow Cunard
Never Ever
Movie • 1997
Roderick
Extraordinary Tales
Movie • 2015
Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
The Last Breath
Movie • 2024
Levi
Yeh Ballet
Movie • 2020
Saul Aaron
Ocean's Thirteen
Movie • 2007
Greco Montgomery
Cesar Chavez
Movie • 2014
Victore Representative
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
Movie • 2015
John Le Mesurier
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
Movie • 2012
Mark
The Loner
Movie • 2016
Evgeny
Privates on Parade
Movie • 1983
Climbing Sailor
Vibes
Movie • 1988
Dr. Harrison Steele
Harem
Movie • 1986
Charles
Soft Targets
Movie • 1982
Groom
Long Time Since
Movie • 1998
Michael James
The Great Elephant Escape
Movie • 1995
Clive Potter
The Maiden and the Princess
Movie • 2011
Bernard
The Chosen
Movie • 2016
Kotov
Walk Like a Panther
Movie • 2018
Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
Crooked House
Movie • 2017
Philip Leonides
One Night Stand
Movie • 1997
Nurse Chris
The Painted Bird
Movie • 2019
Garbos
End of Summer
Movie • 1997
Rev. Basil March
Toy Gun
Movie • 2018
Officer Jonta
The Keeper
Movie • 2018
Tilson, Man City President
The Garden of Evening Mists
Movie • 2019
1980s Frederik Gemmell
A Nasty Piece of Work
Movie • 2019
Steven Essex
Heidi 4 Paws
Movie • 2008
Peter the Goatherder
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
Movie • 2004
Manuel Romasanta
Bobbleheads: The Movie
Movie • 2020
Purrbles McCat (voice)
11 Colours of the Bird
Movie • 2020
Self
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
Movie • 2021
Count Holliday
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
Movie • 2021
Lionel Foyster
The Escape
Movie • 2017
Lambert
America
Movie • 1995
Padre Tiziano
Love Me
Movie • 2000
The sailor
Jackie Chan Adventures
TV • 2000
Valmont (voice)
Castle
TV • 2009
Teddy Farrow
Ghost Whisperer
TV • 2005
Ethan Clark
24
TV • 2001
Vladimir Bierko
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
Barclay Pallister
The L Word
TV • 2004
Nick Barashkov
Stargate SG-1
TV • 1997
The Doci
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
Bradford Whittle
Bollywood Hero
TV • 2009
Reg Hunt
Rose Red
TV • 2002
Nick Hardaway
WHAT / IF
TV • 2019
Liam Strom
Jackie Chan Adventures
TV • 2000
Mayor Valmont (voice)
Ozzy & Drix
TV • 2002
Penicillin G (voice)
Above Suspicion
TV • 2009
Damian Nolan
Smallville
TV • 2001
Jor-El
Gotham
TV • 2014
Gerald Crane
Dexter
TV • 2006
Miles Castner
Banshee
TV • 2013
Priest
Person of Interest
TV • 2011
Alistair Wesley
Crossbones
TV • 2014
William Jagger
Play for Today
TV • 1970
Groom
Agatha Christie's Marple
TV • 2004
Thomas Royde
Blood Ties
TV • 2007
Javier Mendoza
Man in an Orange Shirt
TV • 2017
Caspar Nicholson
Elementary
TV • 2012
Jasper Wells
The Blacklist
TV • 2013
Sutton Ross
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
TV • 1996
Kreed (voice)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV • 2001
Philip Reinhardt
Lipstick Jungle
TV • 2008
Hector Matrick
Ring of the Nibelungs
TV • 2004
Hagen
The Sun Also Rises
TV • 1984
Gerald
Harem
TV • 1986
Forest
Napoleon
TV • 2002
Klemens von Metternich
The Box of Delights
TV • 1984
Greek Soldier
The Village
TV • 2013
Lord Kilmartin
Will
TV • 2017
Barrett Emerson
A Married Man
TV • 1983
Guy Lough