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