Julian Sands
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.
Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Blacklist

Smallville

Dexter

24

Stargate SG-1

Castle

Person of Interest
All Movies (109)
- The Last Breath2024 · as Levi
- Body Odyssey2023 · as Kurt
- The Piper2023 · as Gustafson
- The Darkside of Society2023 · as Self
- Double Soul2023 · as Orlandi
- Seneca2023 · as Rufus
- The Ghosts of Monday2022 · as Bruce
- Benediction2021 · as Chief Medical Officer
- The Survivalist2021 · as Heath
- The Ghosts of Borley Rectory2021 · as Lionel Foyster
- Death Rider in the House of Vampires2021 · as Count Holliday
- Bobbleheads: The Movie2020 · as Purrbles McCat (voice)
- 11 Colours of the Bird2020 · as Self
- Yeh Ballet2020 · as Saul Aaron
- A Nasty Piece of Work2019 · as Steven Essex
- The Garden of Evening Mists2019 · as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
- The Painted Bird2019 · as Garbos
- Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm2019 · as King Jason (voice)
- The Keeper2018 · as Tilson, Man City President
- Walk Like a Panther2018 · as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
- Toy Gun2018 · as Officer Jonta
- Crooked House2017 · as Philip Leonides
- Borley Rectory2017 · as Narrator (voice)
- The Escape2017 · as Lambert
- The Chosen2016 · as Kotov
- The Loner2016 · as Evgeny
- We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story2015 · as John Le Mesurier
- Extraordinary Tales2015 · as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
- Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks2014 · as Winslow Cunard
- Me2014 · as Sam Citkowitz
- GHB: To Be or Not to Be2014 · as Le client
- The Last Impresario2014 · as Self
- Unknown Heart2014 · as Richard Mellor
- Cesar Chavez2014 · as Victore Representative
- All Things To All Men2013 · as Cutter
- The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars2012 · as Mark
- Suspension of Disbelief2012 · as Hackett
- Hirokin: The Last Samurai2012 · as Griffin
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo2011 · as Young Henrik Vanger
- Golf in the Kingdom2011 · as Peter McNaughton
- The Maiden and the Princess2011 · as Bernard
- The Good Life2010 · as Robert
- Beyond Sherwood Forest2009 · as Malcolm
- Blood and Bone2009 · as Franklin McVeigh
- Heidi 4 Paws2008 · as Peter the Goatherder
- Cat City2008 · as Nick Compton
- Stargate: The Ark of Truth2008 · as Doci
- Ocean's Thirteen2007 · as Greco Montgomery
- The Haunted Airman2006 · as Dr. Hal Burns
- The Trail2006 · as Gary
- Her Name Is Carla2005 · as Bill
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore2005 · as Laurence Olivier
- Ring of the Nibelungs2004 · as Hagen
- Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt2004 · as Manuel Romasanta
- Easy Sex2003 · as Packard Schmidt
- The Medallion2003 · as Snakehead
- The Scoundrel's Wife2002 · as Doctor Lenz
- Hotel2001 · as Tour Guide
- Vatel2000 · as Louis XIV
- Timecode2000 · as Quentin
- Love Me2000 · as The sailor
- Mercy2000 · as Dr. Dominik Broussard
- The Million Dollar Hotel2000 · as Terence Scopey
- The Loss of Sexual Innocence1999 · as Adult Nic
- The Phantom of the Opera1998 · as The Phantom
- Long Time Since1998 · as Michael James
- One Night Stand1997 · as Nurse Chris
- Never Ever1997 · as Roderick
- End of Summer1997 · as Rev. Basil March
- The Tomorrow Man1996 · as Ken
- Leaving Las Vegas1995 · as Yuri
- The Great Elephant Escape1995 · as Clive Potter
- Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell1995 · as Self
- America1995 · as Padre Tiziano
- Mario and the Magician1994 · as Professor Fuhrmann
- Witch Hunt1994 · as Finn Macha
- The Browning Version1994 · as Tom Gilbert
- Warlock: The Armageddon1993 · as Warlock
- Boxing Helena1993 · as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- Tale of a Vampire1993 · as Alex
- Crazy in Love1992 · as Mark Constable
- The Turn of the Screw1992 · as Mr. Cooper
- Naked Lunch1991 · as Yves Cloquet
- The Wicked1991 · as Gustav
- Husbands and Lovers1991 · as Stefan
- Grand Isle1991 · as Alcee Arobin
- Impromptu1991 · as Franz Liszt
- Arachnophobia1990 · as Dr. James Atherton
- Night Sun1990 · as Sergio Giuramondo
- Tennessee Nights1989 · as Wolfgang Leighton
- Warlock1989 · as Warlock
- Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice1989 · as Father Daniel Mahoney
- Murder on the Moon1989 · as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
- Wherever You Are...1988 · as Julian
- Vibes1988 · as Dr. Harrison Steele
- Siesta1987 · as Kit
- Basements1987 · as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
- Gothic1987 · as Percy Shelley
- A Room with a View1986 · as George Emerson
- Harem1986 · as Charles
- The Doctor and the Devils1985 · as Dr. Murray
- Romance on the Orient Express1985 · as Sandy
- After Darkness1985 · as Laurence Hunningford
- The Killing Fields1984 · as Jon Swain
- Oxford Blues1984 · as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
- Privates on Parade1983 · as Climbing Sailor
- Soft Targets1982 · as Groom
- Mother Tongue—
- Blood Royal: William the Conqueror— · as Edgar Atheling
All TV Shows (38)
- WHAT / IF2019 · as Liam Strom
- Man in an Orange Shirt2017 · as Caspar Nicholson
- Will2017 · as Barrett Emerson
- Gotham2014 · as Gerald Crane
- Crossbones2014 · as William Jagger
- The Blacklist2013 · as Sutton Ross
- The Village2013 · as Lord Kilmartin
- Banshee2013 · as Priest
- Elementary2012 · as Jasper Wells
- Person of Interest2011 · as Alistair Wesley
- Bollywood Hero2009 · as Reg Hunt
- Castle2009 · as Teddy Farrow
- Above Suspicion2009 · as Damian Nolan
- Lipstick Jungle2008 · as Hector Matrick
- Blood Ties2007 · as Javier Mendoza
- Dexter2006 · as Miles Castner
- Ghost Whisperer2005 · as Ethan Clark
- Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · as Thomas Royde
- Ring of the Nibelungs2004 · as Hagen
- The L Word2004 · as Nick Barashkov
- Napoleon2002 · as Klemens von Metternich
- Ozzy & Drix2002 · as Penicillin G (voice)
- Rose Red2002 · as Nick Hardaway
- 242001 · as Vladimir Bierko
- Smallville2001 · as Jor-El
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · as Philip Reinhardt
- Jackie Chan Adventures2000 · as Valmont (voice)
- Jackie Chan Adventures2000 · as Mayor Valmont (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · as Barclay Pallister
- Stargate SG-11997 · as The Doci
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest1996 · as Kreed (voice)
- Strangers1996 · as George
- Chicago Hope1994 · as Bradford Whittle
- Harem1986 · as Forest
- The Sun Also Rises1984 · as Gerald
- The Box of Delights1984 · as Greek Soldier
- A Married Man1983 · as Guy Lough
- Play for Today1970 · as Groom