Julian Sands

January 4, 1958(65 at death)|Died January 13, 2023
Otley, Yorkshire, England, UK|Acting

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.

Movies (106)

The Last Breath
6.0

The Last Breath

2024

Body Odyssey
1.0

Body Odyssey

2023

The Piper
5.2

The Piper

2023

The Darkside of Society

The Darkside of Society

2023

Double Soul
5.5

Double Soul

2023

Seneca
5.0

Seneca

2023

The Ghosts of Monday
5.2

The Ghosts of Monday

2022

Benediction
6.2

Benediction

2021

The Survivalist
4.4

The Survivalist

2021

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
4.8

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory

2021

Death Rider in the House of Vampires
3.4

Death Rider in the House of Vampires

2021

Bobbleheads: The Movie
4.7

Bobbleheads: The Movie

2020

11 Colours of the Bird
7.2

11 Colours of the Bird

2020

Yeh Ballet
7.6

Yeh Ballet

2020

A Nasty Piece of Work
6.7

A Nasty Piece of Work

2019

The Garden of Evening Mists
7.2

The Garden of Evening Mists

2019

The Painted Bird
7.1

The Painted Bird

2019

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

2019

The Keeper
7.4

The Keeper

2018

Walk Like a Panther
6.2

Walk Like a Panther

2018

Toy Gun
4.2

Toy Gun

2018

Crooked House
6.4

Crooked House

2017

Borley Rectory
5.1

Borley Rectory

2017

The Escape

The Escape

2017

The Chosen
5.8

The Chosen

2016

The Loner
3.9

The Loner

2016

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
6.5

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

2015

Extraordinary Tales
6.5

Extraordinary Tales

2015

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
2.8

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

2014

Me
2.5

Me

2014

GHB: To Be or Not to Be
2.8

GHB: To Be or Not to Be

2014

The Last Impresario
5.5

The Last Impresario

2014

Unknown Heart
3.8

Unknown Heart

2014

Cesar Chavez
6.2

Cesar Chavez

2014

All Things To All Men
4.3

All Things To All Men

2013

The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
6.0

The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars

2012

Suspension of Disbelief
4.2

Suspension of Disbelief

2012

Hirokin: The Last Samurai
3.7

Hirokin: The Last Samurai

2012

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7.4

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011

Golf in the Kingdom
4.0

Golf in the Kingdom

2011

The Maiden and the Princess
3.0

The Maiden and the Princess

2011

The Good Life

The Good Life

2010

Beyond Sherwood Forest
5.3

Beyond Sherwood Forest

2009

Blood and Bone
7.3

Blood and Bone

2009

Heidi 4 Paws
6.0

Heidi 4 Paws

2008

Cat City
4.0

Cat City

2008

Stargate: The Ark of Truth
7.1

Stargate: The Ark of Truth

2008

Ocean's Thirteen
6.7

Ocean's Thirteen

2007

The Haunted Airman
4.9

The Haunted Airman

2006

The Trail
7.0

The Trail

2006

Her Name Is Carla
3.7

Her Name Is Carla

2005

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
8.0

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

2005

Ring of the Nibelungs
6.3

Ring of the Nibelungs

2004

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
5.0

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

2004

Easy Sex
5.3

Easy Sex

2003

The Medallion
5.6

The Medallion

2003

The Scoundrel's Wife
3.7

The Scoundrel's Wife

2002

Hotel
3.4

Hotel

2001

Vatel
6.1

Vatel

2000

Timecode
5.6

Timecode

2000

Love Me
5.9

Love Me

2000

Mercy
5.2

Mercy

2000

The Million Dollar Hotel
5.9

The Million Dollar Hotel

2000

The Loss of Sexual Innocence
5.6

The Loss of Sexual Innocence

1999

The Phantom of the Opera
4.7

The Phantom of the Opera

1998

Long Time Since
4.8

Long Time Since

1998

One Night Stand
5.6

One Night Stand

1997

Never Ever
4.0

Never Ever

1997

End of Summer
3.9

End of Summer

1997

The Tomorrow Man
5.2

The Tomorrow Man

1996

Leaving Las Vegas
7.3

Leaving Las Vegas

1995

The Great Elephant Escape
6.0

The Great Elephant Escape

1995

Mario and the Magician
5.0

Mario and the Magician

1994

Witch Hunt
5.2

Witch Hunt

1994

The Browning Version
6.5

The Browning Version

1994

Warlock: The Armageddon
5.3

Warlock: The Armageddon

1993

Boxing Helena
5.0

Boxing Helena

1993

Tale of a Vampire
5.7

Tale of a Vampire

1993

Crazy in Love
4.6

Crazy in Love

1992

The Turn of the Screw
5.4

The Turn of the Screw

1992

Naked Lunch
7.0

Naked Lunch

1991

The Wicked
7.5

The Wicked

1991

Husbands and Lovers
6.5

Husbands and Lovers

1991

Grand Isle
4.6

Grand Isle

1991

Impromptu
6.1

Impromptu

1991

Arachnophobia
6.4

Arachnophobia

1990

Night Sun
5.5

Night Sun

1990

Tennessee Nights
5.6

Tennessee Nights

1989

Warlock
6.3

Warlock

1989

Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
7.8

Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice

1989

Murder on the Moon
3.8

Murder on the Moon

1989

Wherever You Are...
5.5

Wherever You Are...

1988

Vibes
5.7

Vibes

1988

Siesta
5.3

Siesta

1987

Basements
6.8

Basements

1987

Gothic
5.7

Gothic

1987

A Room with a View
7.0

A Room with a View

1986

Harem
5.4

Harem

1986

The Doctor and the Devils
6.2

The Doctor and the Devils

1985

Romance on the Orient Express
5.4

Romance on the Orient Express

1985

After Darkness
4.6

After Darkness

1985

The Killing Fields
7.5

The Killing Fields

1984

Oxford Blues
5.6

Oxford Blues

1984

Privates on Parade
4.9

Privates on Parade

1983

Soft Targets
10.0

Soft Targets

1982

Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
10.0

Blood Royal: William the Conqueror

TV Shows (38)