Julian Sands
Overview
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.
2024
The Last Breath
Average rating: 6.4
2011
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Average rating: 7.4
2009
Blood and Bone
Average rating: 7.4
2007
Ocean's Thirteen
Average rating: 6.7
2008
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Average rating: 7.1
2004
Ring of the Nibelungs
Average rating: 6.2
2003
The Medallion
Average rating: 5.6
1997
One Night Stand
Average rating: 5.6
1995
Leaving Las Vegas
Average rating: 7.3
2021
Benediction
Average rating: 6
1993
Boxing Helena
Average rating: 5.1
1991
Impromptu
Average rating: 6
1993
Warlock: The Armageddon
Average rating: 5.2
1984
The Killing Fields
Average rating: 7.5
2019
The Painted Bird
Average rating: 7.1
2001
Smallville
Average rating: 8.2
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Average rating: 7.9
2013
The Blacklist
Average rating: 7.6
1970
Play for Today
Average rating: 5.9
2006
Dexter
Average rating: 8.2
2009
Castle
Average rating: 8
2012
Elementary
Average rating: 7.6
1997
Stargate SG-1
Average rating: 8.3
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Average rating: 7.6
1994
Chicago Hope
Average rating: 7.2
2001
24
Average rating: 7.8
2013
Banshee
Average rating: 8
2005
Ghost Whisperer
Average rating: 8.1
2014
Gotham
Average rating: 7.6
2000
Jackie Chan Adventures
Average rating: 8.1Images See all
Acting history
| Year | Media type | Title | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Movie | The Last Breath | Levi |
| 2023 | Movie | Body Odyssey | Kurt |
| 2023 | Movie | The Piper | Gustafson |
| 2023 | Movie | The Darkside of Society | Self |
| 2023 | Movie | Double Soul | Orlandi |
| 2023 | Movie | Seneca: On the Creation of Earthquakes | Rufus |
| 2022 | Movie | The Ghosts of Monday | Bruce |
| 2021 | Movie | Benediction | Chief Medical Officer |
| 2021 | Movie | The Survivalist | Heath |
| 2021 | Movie | The Ghosts of Borley Rectory | Lionel Foyster |
| 2021 | Movie | Death Rider in the House of Vampires | Count Holliday |
| 2020 | Movie | Bobbleheads: The Movie | Purrbles McCat (voice) |
| 2020 | Movie | 11 Colours of the Bird | Self |
| 2020 | Movie | Yeh Ballet | Saul Aaron |
| 2019 | Movie | A Nasty Piece of Work | Steven Essex |
| 2019 | Movie | The Garden of Evening Mists | 1980s Frederik Gemmell |
| 2019 | Movie | The Painted Bird | Garbos |
| 2019 | Movie | Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm | King Jason (voice) |
| 2019 | Tv Show | WHAT / IF | Liam Strom |
| 2018 | Movie | The Keeper | Tilson, Man City President |
| 2018 | Movie | Walk Like a Panther | Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith |
| 2018 | Movie | Toy Gun | Officer Jonta |
| 2017 | Movie | Crooked House | Philip Leonides |
| 2017 | Tv Show | Man in an Orange Shirt | Caspar Nicholson |
| 2017 | Movie | Borley Rectory | Narrator (voice) |
| 2016 | Movie | The Chosen | Kotov |
| 2016 | Movie | The Loner | Evgeny |
| 2015 | Movie | We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story | John Le Mesurier |
| 2014 | Movie | Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks | Winslow Cunard |
| 2014 | Movie | Me | Sam Citkowitz |
| 2014 | Movie | GHB: To Be or Not to Be | Le client |
| 2014 | Tv Show | Gotham | Gerald Crane |
| 2014 | Movie | Castle Chronicle | Anthony |
| 2014 | Tv Show | Crossbones | William Jagger |
| 2014 | Movie | Cesar Chavez | Victore Representative |
| 2013 | Tv Show | The Blacklist | Sutton Ross |
| 2013 | Movie | All Things To All Men | Cutter |
| 2013 | Tv Show | The Village | Lord Kilmartin |
| 2013 | Movie | Extraordinary Tales | Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar') |
| 2013 | Tv Show | Banshee | Priest |
| 2012 | Movie | The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars | Mark |
| 2012 | Movie | Suspension of Disbelief | Hackett |
| 2012 | Tv Show | Elementary | Jasper Wells |
| 2012 | Movie | Hirokin: The Last Samurai | Griffin |
| 2011 | Movie | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Young Henrik Vanger |
| 2011 | Tv Show | Person of Interest | Alistair Wesley |
| 2011 | Movie | Golf in the Kingdom | Peter McNaughton |
| 2011 | Movie | The Maiden and the Princess | Bernard |
| 2010 | Movie | The Good Life | Robert |
| 2009 | Movie | Beyond Sherwood Forest | Malcolm |
| 2009 | Tv Show | Bollywood Hero | Reg Hunt |
| 2009 | Tv Show | Castle | Teddy Farrow |
| 2009 | Movie | Blood and Bone | Franklin McVeigh |
| 2009 | Tv Show | Above Suspicion | Damian Nolan |
| 2008 | Movie | Heidi 4 Paws | Peter the Goatherder |
| 2008 | Movie | Cat City | Nick Compton |
| 2008 | Movie | Stargate: The Ark of Truth | Doci |
| 2008 | Tv Show | Lipstick Jungle | Hector Matrick |
| 2007 | Movie | Ocean's Thirteen | Greco Montgomery |
| 2007 | Tv Show | Blood Ties | Javier Mendoza |
| 2006 | Movie | The Haunted Airman | Dr. Hal Burns |
| 2006 | Tv Show | Dexter | Miles Castner |
| 2006 | Movie | The Trail | Gary |
| 2005 | Movie | Her Name Is Carla | Bill |
| 2005 | Tv Show | Ghost Whisperer | Ethan Clark |
| 2005 | Movie | Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore | Laurence Olivier |
| 2004 | Tv Show | Agatha Christie's Marple | Thomas Royde |
| 2004 | Tv Show | Ring of the Nibelungs | Hagen |
| 2004 | Movie | Ring of the Nibelungs | Hagen |
| 2004 | Movie | Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt | Manuel Romasanta |
| 2004 | Tv Show | The L Word | Nick Barashkov |
| 2003 | Movie | Easy Sex | Packard Schmidt |
| 2003 | Movie | The Medallion | Snakehead |
| 2002 | Tv Show | Napoleon | Klemens von Metternich |
| 2002 | Tv Show | Ozzy & Drix | Penicillin G (voice) |
| 2002 | Movie | The Scoundrel's Wife | Doctor Lenz |
| 2002 | Tv Show | Rose Red | Julian Sands |
| 2002 | Tv Show | Rose Red | Nick Hardaway |
| 2001 | Tv Show | 24 | Vladimir Bierko |
| 2001 | Tv Show | Smallville | Jor-El |
| 2001 | Tv Show | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Philip Reinhardt |
| 2001 | Movie | Hotel | Tour Guide |
| 2000 | Tv Show | Jackie Chan Adventures | Mayor Valmont (voice) |
| 2000 | Tv Show | Jackie Chan Adventures | Valmont (voice) |
| 2000 | Movie | Vatel | Louis XIV |
| 2000 | Movie | Timecode | Quentin |
| 2000 | Movie | Mercy | Dr. Dominik Broussard |
| 2000 | Movie | The Million Dollar Hotel | Terence Scopey |
| 1999 | Tv Show | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Barclay Pallister |
| 1999 | Movie | The Loss of Sexual Innocence | Adult Nic |
| 1998 | Movie | The Phantom of the Opera | The Phantom |
| 1998 | Movie | Long Time Since | Michael James |
| 1997 | Movie | One Night Stand | Nurse Chris |
| 1997 | Movie | Never Ever | Roderick |
| 1997 | Movie | End of Summer | Rev. Basil March |
| 1997 | Tv Show | Stargate SG-1 | The Doci |
| 1996 | Movie | The Tomorrow Man | Ken |
| 1996 | Tv Show | The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest | Kreed (voice) |
| 1995 | Movie | Leaving Las Vegas | Yuri |
| 1995 | Movie | The Great Elephant Escape | Clive Potter |
| 1995 | Movie | Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell | Self |
| 1994 | Movie | Mario and the Magician | Professor Fuhrmann |
| 1994 | Movie | Witch Hunt | Finn Macha |
| 1994 | Tv Show | Chicago Hope | - |
| 1994 | Movie | The Browning Version | Tom Gilbert |
| 1993 | Movie | Warlock: The Armageddon | Warlock |
| 1993 | Movie | Boxing Helena | Dr. Nick Cavanaugh |
| 1993 | Movie | Tale of a Vampire | Alex |
| 1992 | Movie | Crazy in Love | Mark Constable |
| 1992 | Movie | The Turn of the Screw | Mr. Cooper |
| 1991 | Movie | Naked Lunch | Yves Cloquet |
| 1991 | Movie | Tennessee Nights | Wolfgang Leighton |
| 1991 | Movie | The Wicked | Gustav |
| 1991 | Movie | Husbands and Lovers | Stefan |
| 1991 | Movie | Grand Isle | Alcee Arobin |
| 1991 | Movie | Impromptu | Franz Liszt |
| 1990 | Movie | Arachnophobia | Dr. James Atherton |
| 1990 | Movie | Night Sun | Sergio Giuramondo |
| 1989 | Movie | Warlock | Warlock |
| 1989 | Movie | Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice | Father Daniel Mahoney |
| 1989 | Movie | Murder on the Moon | Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko |
| 1988 | Movie | Wherever You Are... | Julian |
| 1988 | Movie | Vibes | Dr. Harrison Steele |
| 1987 | Movie | Siesta | Kit |
| 1987 | Movie | Basements | Mr. Sands (segment "The Room") |
| 1986 | Movie | Gothic | Percy Shelley |
| 1986 | Movie | A Room with a View | George Emerson |
| 1986 | Movie | Harem | Charles |
| 1985 | Movie | The Doctor and the Devils | Dr. Murray |
| 1985 | Movie | Romance on the Orient Express | Sandy |
| 1985 | Movie | After Darkness | Laurence Hunningford |
| 1984 | Tv Show | The Sun Also Rises | Gerald |
| 1984 | Movie | The Killing Fields | Jon Swain |
| 1984 | Tv Show | The Box of Delights | Greek Soldier |
| 1984 | Movie | Oxford Blues | Colin Gilchrist Fisher |
| 1983 | Movie | Privates on Parade | Climbing Sailor |
| 1982 | Movie | Soft Targets | Groom |
| 1970 | Tv Show | Play for Today | Groom |
Producing history
| Year | Media type | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Movie | The Linguini Incident | Crew |