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Julian Sands

Julian Sands

Acting

Born: January 4, 1958Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK

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
Filmography
The Last Breath

The Last Breath

Levi

2024
Body Odyssey

Body Odyssey

Kurt

2023
The Piper

The Piper

Gustafson

2023
The Darkside of Society

The Darkside of Society

Self

2023
Double Soul

Double Soul

Orlandi

2023
Seneca

Seneca

Rufus

2023
The Ghosts of Monday

The Ghosts of Monday

Bruce

2022
Benediction

Benediction

Chief Medical Officer

2021
The Survivalist

The Survivalist

Heath

2021
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory

Lionel Foyster

2021
Death Rider in the House of Vampires

Death Rider in the House of Vampires

Count Holliday

2021
Bobbleheads: The Movie

Bobbleheads: The Movie

Purrbles McCat (voice)

2020
11 Colours of the Bird

11 Colours of the Bird

Self

2020
Yeh Ballet

Yeh Ballet

Saul Aaron

2020
A Nasty Piece of Work

A Nasty Piece of Work

Steven Essex

2019
The Garden of Evening Mists

The Garden of Evening Mists

1980s Frederik Gemmell

2019
The Painted Bird

The Painted Bird

Garbos

2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

King Jason (voice)

2019
The Keeper

The Keeper

Tilson, Man City President

2018
Walk Like a Panther

Walk Like a Panther

Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith

2018
Toy Gun

Toy Gun

Officer Jonta

2018
Crooked House

Crooked House

Philip Leonides

2017
Borley Rectory

Borley Rectory

Narrator (voice)

2017
The Escape

The Escape

Lambert

2017
The Chosen

The Chosen

Kotov

2016
The Loner

The Loner

Evgeny

2016
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

John Le Mesurier

2015
Extraordinary Tales

Extraordinary Tales

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

2015
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Winslow Cunard

2014
Me

Me

Sam Citkowitz

2014
GHB: To Be or Not to Be

GHB: To Be or Not to Be

Le client

2014
The Last Impresario

The Last Impresario

Self

2014
Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez

Victore Representative

2014
All Things To All Men

All Things To All Men

Cutter

2013
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars

The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars

Mark

2012
Suspension of Disbelief

Suspension of Disbelief

Hackett

2012
Hirokin: The Last Samurai

Hirokin: The Last Samurai

Griffin

2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Young Henrik Vanger

2011
Golf in the Kingdom

Golf in the Kingdom

Peter McNaughton

2011
The Maiden and the Princess

The Maiden and the Princess

Bernard

2011
The Good Life

The Good Life

Robert

2010
Beyond Sherwood Forest

Beyond Sherwood Forest

Malcolm

2009
Blood and Bone

Blood and Bone

Franklin McVeigh

2009
Heidi 4 Paws

Heidi 4 Paws

Peter the Goatherder

2008
Cat City

Cat City

Nick Compton

2008
Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Doci

2008
Ocean's Thirteen

Ocean's Thirteen

Greco Montgomery

2007
The Haunted Airman

The Haunted Airman

Dr. Hal Burns

2006
The Trail

The Trail

Gary

2006
Her Name Is Carla

Her Name Is Carla

Bill

2005
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

Laurence Olivier

2005
Ring of the Nibelungs

Ring of the Nibelungs

Hagen

2004
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

Manuel Romasanta

2004
Easy Sex

Easy Sex

Packard Schmidt

2003
The Medallion

The Medallion

Snakehead

2003
The Scoundrel's Wife

The Scoundrel's Wife

Doctor Lenz

2002
Hotel

Hotel

Tour Guide

2001
Vatel

Vatel

Louis XIV

2000
Timecode

Timecode

Quentin

2000
Love Me

Love Me

The sailor

2000
Mercy

Mercy

Dr. Dominik Broussard

2000
The Million Dollar Hotel

The Million Dollar Hotel

Terence Scopey

2000
The Loss of Sexual Innocence

The Loss of Sexual Innocence

Adult Nic

1999
The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom

1998
Long Time Since

Long Time Since

Michael James

1998
One Night Stand

One Night Stand

Nurse Chris

1997
Never Ever

Never Ever

Roderick

1997
End of Summer

End of Summer

Rev. Basil March

1997
The Tomorrow Man

The Tomorrow Man

Ken

1996
Leaving Las Vegas

Leaving Las Vegas

Yuri

1995
The Great Elephant Escape

The Great Elephant Escape

Clive Potter

1995

Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell

Self

1995

America

Padre Tiziano

1995
Mario and the Magician

Mario and the Magician

Professor Fuhrmann

1994
Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt

Finn Macha

1994
The Browning Version

The Browning Version

Tom Gilbert

1994
Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock

1993
Boxing Helena

Boxing Helena

Dr. Nick Cavanaugh

1993
Tale of a Vampire

Tale of a Vampire

Alex

1993
Crazy in Love

Crazy in Love

Mark Constable

1992
The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

Mr. Cooper

1992
Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

Yves Cloquet

1991
The Wicked

The Wicked

Gustav

1991
Husbands and Lovers

Husbands and Lovers

Stefan

1991
Grand Isle

Grand Isle

Alcee Arobin

1991
Impromptu

Impromptu

Franz Liszt

1991
Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia

Dr. James Atherton

1990
Night Sun

Night Sun

Sergio Giuramondo

1990
Tennessee Nights

Tennessee Nights

Wolfgang Leighton

1989
Warlock

Warlock

Warlock

1989
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice

Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice

Father Daniel Mahoney

1989
Murder on the Moon

Murder on the Moon

Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko

1989

Wherever You Are...

Julian

1988
Vibes

Vibes

Dr. Harrison Steele

1988
Siesta

Siesta

Kit

1987
Basements

Basements

Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")

1987
Gothic

Gothic

Percy Shelley

1987
A Room with a View

A Room with a View

George Emerson

1986
Harem

Harem

Charles

1986
The Doctor and the Devils

The Doctor and the Devils

Dr. Murray

1985
Romance on the Orient Express

Romance on the Orient Express

Sandy

1985
After Darkness

After Darkness

Laurence Hunningford

1985
The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

Jon Swain

1984
Oxford Blues

Oxford Blues

Colin Gilchrist Fisher

1984
Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade

Climbing Sailor

1983
Soft Targets

Soft Targets

Groom

1982