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Julian Sands

Julian Sands

Known For Acting
Birthday Jan 04, 1958
Died Jan 13, 2023 (65)
Birthplace Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 perf ... ormance 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.

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Filmography

The Last Breath

The Last Breath

2024

as Levi

Body Odyssey

Body Odyssey

2023

as Kurt

The Piper

The Piper

2023

as Gustafson

Double Soul

Double Soul

2023

as Orlandi

Seneca

Seneca

2023

as Rufus

The Ghosts of Monday

The Ghosts of Monday

2022

as Bruce

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory

2021

as Lionel Foyster

Death Rider in the House of Vampires

Death Rider in the House of Vampires

2021

as Count Holliday

The Survivalist

The Survivalist

2021

as Heath

Benediction

Benediction

2021

as Chief Medical Officer

Bobbleheads: The Movie

Bobbleheads: The Movie

2020

as Purrbles McCat (voice)

A Nasty Piece of Work

A Nasty Piece of Work

2019

as Steven Essex

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

2019

as King Jason (voice)

Walk Like a Panther

Walk Like a Panther

2018

as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith

Toy Gun

Toy Gun

2018

as Officer Jonta

Borley Rectory

Borley Rectory

2017

as Narrator (voice)

Crooked House

Crooked House

2017

as Philip Leonides

The Loner

The Loner

2016

as Evgeny

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

2015

as John Le Mesurier

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

2014

as Winslow Cunard

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez

2014

as Victore Representative

Me

Me

2014

as Sam Citkowitz

Extraordinary Tales

Extraordinary Tales

2013

as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')

All Things To All Men

All Things To All Men

2013

as Cutter

Hirokin: The Last Samurai

Hirokin: The Last Samurai

2012

as Griffin

Suspension of Disbelief

Suspension of Disbelief

2012

as Hackett

The Maiden and the Princess

The Maiden and the Princess

2011

as Bernard

Golf in the Kingdom

Golf in the Kingdom

2011

as Peter McNaughton

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011

as Young Henrik Vanger

The Good Life

The Good Life

2010

as Robert

Beyond Sherwood Forest

Beyond Sherwood Forest

2009

as Malcolm

Blood and Bone

Blood and Bone

2009

as Franklin McVeigh

Cat City

Cat City

2008

as Nick Compton

Heidi 4 Paws

Heidi 4 Paws

2008

as Peter the Goatherder

Ocean's Thirteen

Ocean's Thirteen

2007

as Greco Montgomery

The Haunted Airman

The Haunted Airman

2006

as Dr. Hal Burns

Her Name Is Carla

Her Name Is Carla

2005

as Bill

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

2005

as Laurence Olivier

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

2004

as Manuel Romasanta

Ring of the Nibelungs

Ring of the Nibelungs

2004

as Hagen

Easy Sex

Easy Sex

2003

as Packard Schmidt

The Medallion

The Medallion

2003

as Snakehead

The Scoundrel's Wife

The Scoundrel's Wife

2002

as Doctor Lenz

Hotel

Hotel

2001

as Tour Guide

Mercy

Mercy

2000

as Dr. Dominik Broussard

Vatel

Vatel

2000

as Louis XIV

The Million Dollar Hotel

The Million Dollar Hotel

2000

as Terence Scopey

Timecode

Timecode

2000

as Quentin

The Loss of Sexual Innocence

The Loss of Sexual Innocence

1999

as Adult Nic

Long Time Since

Long Time Since

1998

as Michael James

End of Summer

End of Summer

1997

as Rev. Basil March

Never Ever

Never Ever

1997

as Roderick

One Night Stand

One Night Stand

1997

as Nurse Chris

The Tomorrow Man

The Tomorrow Man

1996

as Ken

Leaving Las Vegas

Leaving Las Vegas

1995

as Yuri

The Great Elephant Escape

The Great Elephant Escape

1995

as Clive Potter

The Browning Version

The Browning Version

1994

as Tom Gilbert

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt

1994

as Finn Macha

Tale of a Vampire

Tale of a Vampire

1993

as Alex

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon

1993

as Warlock

Boxing Helena

Boxing Helena

1993

as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh

The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

1992

as Mr. Cooper

Crazy in Love

Crazy in Love

1992

as Mark Constable

Tennessee Nights

Tennessee Nights

1991

as Wolfgang Leighton

Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

1991

as Yves Cloquet

Grand Isle

Grand Isle

1991

as Alcee Arobin

Impromptu

Impromptu

1991

as Franz Liszt

Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia

1990

as Dr. James Atherton

Warlock

Warlock

1989

as Warlock

Murder on the Moon

Murder on the Moon

1989

as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko

Wherever You Are...

Wherever You Are...

1988

as Julian

Vibes

Vibes

1988

as Dr. Harrison Steele

Siesta

Siesta

1987

as Kit

Basements

Basements

1987

as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")

A Room with a View

A Room with a View

1986

as George Emerson

Gothic

Gothic

1986

as Percy Shelley

Harem

Harem

1986

as Charles

After Darkness

After Darkness

1985

as Laurence Hunningford

The Doctor and the Devils

The Doctor and the Devils

1985

as Dr. Murray

The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

1984

as Jon Swain

Oxford Blues

Oxford Blues

1984

as Colin Gilchrist Fisher

Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade

1983

as Climbing Sailor

Soft Targets

Soft Targets

1982

as Groom

The Linguini Incident

The Linguini Incident

1991

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Organization Category Movie
SAG Awards Best Supporting Actor The English Patient Nominated
BAFTA Awards Best Supporting Actor The English Patient Nominated
Television Credits

Jackie Chan Adventures

as Valmont (voice)

Episodes: 25

First Aired: Sep 09, 2000

24

as Vladimir Bierko

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Nov 06, 2001

Crossbones

as William Jagger

Episodes: 8

First Aired: May 30, 2014

The Box of Delights

as Greek Soldier

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Nov 21, 1984

Lipstick Jungle

as Hector Matrick

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Feb 07, 2008

Napoleon

as Klemens von Metternich

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 07, 2002

Bollywood Hero

as Reg Hunt

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Aug 06, 2009

Rose Red

as Nick Hardaway

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 27, 2002

Banshee

as Priest

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 11, 2013

Ghost Whisperer

as Ethan Clark

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 23, 2005

WHAT / IF

as Liam Strom

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 24, 2019

Above Suspicion

as Damian Nolan

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 04, 2009

Smallville

as Jor-El

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 16, 2001

Gotham

as Gerald Crane

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 22, 2014

The Village

as Lord Kilmartin

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 31, 2013

Blood Ties

as Javier Mendoza

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 11, 2007

Ring of the Nibelungs

as Hagen

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 29, 2004

The Sun Also Rises

as Gerald

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 09, 1984

Harem

as Forest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 09, 1986

Castle

as Teddy Farrow

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 09, 2009

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Barclay Pallister

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

The L Word

as Nick Barashkov

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 18, 2004

Stargate SG-1

as The Doci

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 27, 1997

Jackie Chan Adventures

as Mayor Valmont (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 2000

Ozzy & Drix

as Penicillin G (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 2002

Dexter

as Miles Castner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 2006

Person of Interest

as Alistair Wesley

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2011

Rose Red

as Julian Sands

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 27, 2002

Agatha Christie's Marple

as Thomas Royde

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 12, 2004

Play for Today

as Groom

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 15, 1970

Man in an Orange Shirt

as Caspar Nicholson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 31, 2017

Elementary

as Jasper Wells

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 2012

The Blacklist

as Sutton Ross

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2013

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest

as Kreed (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 26, 1996

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Philip Reinhardt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 2001

Chicago Hope

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1994

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2024 6 19 29 13
2024 7 31 53 11
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2025 1 20 38 10
2025 2 10 16 2
2025 3 6 19 1
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