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Julian Sands

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Julian Sands

Born January 4, 1958 in Otley, Yorkshire, England, UKDied January 13, 2023104 films

Julian Richard Morley Sands (4 January 1958 — c. 13 January 2023) was an English actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre, 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).

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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.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo posterFirst watchThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo20117.4as Young Henrik VangerDisgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the disappearance of a weary patriarch's niece from 40 years ago.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Ocean's Thirteen poster6.7Ocean's Thirteen2007Leaving Las Vegas poster7.3Leaving Las Vegas1995The Killing Fields poster7.5The Killing Fields1984Blood and Bone poster7.4Blood and Bone2009Naked Lunch poster7.0Naked Lunch1991Arachnophobia poster6.5Arachnophobia1990A Room with a View poster6.9A Room with a View1986Stargate: The Ark of Truth poster7.1Stargate: The Ark of Truth2008

Filmography

104 films as actor
  1. TBAMother Tongue
  2. 2024The Last BreathLevi
  3. 2023Body OdysseyKurt
  4. 2023The PiperGustafson
  5. 2023Double SoulOrlandi
  6. 2023SenecaRufus
  7. 2022The Ghosts of MondayBruce
  8. 2021BenedictionChief Medical Officer
  9. 2021The SurvivalistHeath
  10. 2021The Ghosts of Borley RectoryLionel Foyster
  11. 2021Death Rider in the House of VampiresCount Holliday
  12. 2020Bobbleheads: The MoviePurrbles McCat (voice)
  13. 2020Yeh BalletSaul Aaron
  14. 2019A Nasty Piece of WorkSteven Essex
  15. 2019The Garden of Evening Mists1980s Frederik Gemmell
  16. 2019The Painted BirdGarbos
  17. 2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmKing Jason (voice)
  18. 2018The KeeperTilson, Man City President
  19. 2018Walk Like a PantherTony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
  20. 2018Toy GunOfficer Jonta
  21. 2017Crooked HousePhilip Leonides
  22. 2017The EscapeLambert
  23. 2016The ChosenKotov
  24. 2016The LonerEvgeny
  25. 2015We're Doomed! The Dad's Army StoryJohn Le Mesurier
  26. 2015Extraordinary TalesNarrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
  27. 2014Six Dance Lessons in Six WeeksWinslow Cunard
  28. 2014MeSam Citkowitz
  29. 2014GHB: To Be or Not to BeLe client
  30. 2014Unknown HeartRichard Mellor
  31. 2014Cesar ChavezVictore Representative
  32. 2013All Things To All MenCutter
  33. 2012The Nightshift Belongs to the StarsMark
  34. 2012Suspension of DisbeliefHackett
  35. 2012Hirokin: The Last SamuraiGriffin
  36. 2011The Girl with the Dragon TattooYoung Henrik Vanger
  37. 2011Golf in the KingdomPeter McNaughton
  38. 2011The Maiden and the PrincessBernard
  39. 2010The Good LifeRobert
  40. 2009Beyond Sherwood ForestMalcolm
  41. 2009Blood and BoneFranklin McVeigh
  42. 2008Heidi 4 PawsPeter the Goatherder
  43. 2008Cat CityNick Compton
  44. 2008Stargate: The Ark of TruthDoci
  45. 2007Ocean's ThirteenGreco Montgomery
  46. 2006The Haunted AirmanDr. Hal Burns
  47. 2006The TrailGary
  48. 2005Her Name Is CarlaBill
  49. 2005Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of HardcoreLaurence Olivier
  50. 2004Ring of the NibelungsHagen
  51. 2004Romasanta: The Werewolf HuntManuel Romasanta
  52. 2003Easy SexPackard Schmidt
  53. 2003The MedallionSnakehead
  54. 2002The Scoundrel's WifeDoctor Lenz
  55. 2001HotelTour Guide
  56. 2000VatelLouis XIV
  57. 2000TimecodeQuentin
  58. 2000Love MeThe sailor
  59. 2000MercyDr. Dominik Broussard
  60. 2000The Million Dollar HotelTerence Scopey
  61. 1999The Loss of Sexual InnocenceAdult Nic
  62. 1998The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom
  63. 1998Long Time SinceMichael James
  64. 1997One Night StandNurse Chris
  65. 1997Never EverRoderick
  66. 1997End of SummerRev. Basil March
  67. 1996The Tomorrow ManKen
  68. 1995Leaving Las VegasYuri
  69. 1995The Great Elephant EscapeClive Potter
  70. 1995AmericaPadre Tiziano
  71. 1994Mario and the MagicianProfessor Fuhrmann
  72. 1994Witch HuntFinn Macha
  73. 1994The Browning VersionTom Gilbert
  74. 1993Warlock: The ArmageddonWarlock
  75. 1993Boxing HelenaDr. Nick Cavanaugh
  76. 1993Tale of a VampireAlex
  77. 1992Crazy in LoveMark Constable
  78. 1992The Turn of the ScrewMr. Cooper
  79. 1991Naked LunchYves Cloquet
  80. 1991The WickedGustav
  81. 1991Husbands and LoversStefan
  82. 1991Grand IsleAlcee Arobin
  83. 1991ImpromptuFranz Liszt
  84. 1990ArachnophobiaDr. James Atherton
  85. 1990Night SunSergio Giuramondo
  86. 1990Blood Royal: William the ConquerorEdgar Atheling
  87. 1989Tennessee NightsWolfgang Leighton
  88. 1989WarlockWarlock
  89. 1989Manika, the Girl Who Lived TwiceFather Daniel Mahoney
  90. 1989Murder on the MoonMaj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
  91. 1988Wherever You Are...Julian
  92. 1988VibesDr. Harrison Steele
  93. 1987SiestaKit
  94. 1987BasementsMr. Sands (segment "The Room")
  95. 1987GothicPercy Shelley
  96. 1986A Room with a ViewGeorge Emerson
  97. 1986HaremCharles
  98. 1985The Doctor and the DevilsDr. Murray
  99. 1985Romance on the Orient ExpressSandy
  100. 1985After DarknessLaurence Hunningford
  101. 1984The Killing FieldsJon Swain
  102. 1984Oxford BluesColin Gilchrist Fisher
  103. 1983Privates on ParadeClimbing Sailor
  104. 1982Soft TargetsGroom