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Julian Sands
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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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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). 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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BODY OF WORK
Julian Sands's Filmography
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The Last Breath
as Levi
Body Odyssey
as Kurt
The Piper
as Gustafson
The Darkside of Society
as Self
Double Soul
as Orlandi
Seneca
as Rufus
The Ghosts of Monday
as Bruce
Benediction
as Chief Medical Officer
The Survivalist
as Heath
The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
as Lionel Foyster
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
as Count Holliday
Bobbleheads: The Movie
as Purrbles McCat (voice)
11 Colours of the Bird
as Self
Yeh Ballet
as Saul Aaron
A Nasty Piece of Work
as Steven Essex
The Garden of Evening Mists
as 1980s Frederik Gemmell
The Painted Bird
as Garbos
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as King Jason (voice)
The Keeper
as Tilson, Man City President
Walk Like a Panther
as Tony ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Smith
Toy Gun
as Officer Jonta
Crooked House
as Philip Leonides
Borley Rectory
as Narrator (voice)
The Escape
as Lambert
The Chosen
as Kotov
The Loner
as Evgeny
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
as John Le Mesurier
Extraordinary Tales
as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
as Winslow Cunard
Me
as Sam Citkowitz
GHB: To Be or Not to Be
as Le client
The Last Impresario
as Self
Unknown Heart
as Richard Mellor
Cesar Chavez
as Victore Representative
All Things To All Men
as Cutter
The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars
as Mark
Suspension of Disbelief
as Hackett
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
as Griffin
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
as Young Henrik Vanger
Golf in the Kingdom
as Peter McNaughton
The Maiden and the Princess
as Bernard
The Good Life
as Robert
Beyond Sherwood Forest
as Malcolm
Blood and Bone
as Franklin McVeigh
Heidi 4 Paws
as Peter the Goatherder
Cat City
as Nick Compton
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
as Doci
Ocean's Thirteen
as Greco Montgomery
The Haunted Airman
as Dr. Hal Burns
The Trail
as Gary
Her Name Is Carla
as Bill
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
as Laurence Olivier
Ring of the Nibelungs
as Hagen
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt
as Manuel Romasanta
Easy Sex
as Packard Schmidt
The Medallion
as Snakehead
The Scoundrel's Wife
as Doctor Lenz
Hotel
as Tour Guide
Vatel
as Louis XIV
Timecode
as Quentin
Love Me
as The sailor
Mercy
as Dr. Dominik Broussard
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Terence Scopey
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
as Adult Nic
The Phantom of the Opera
as The Phantom
Long Time Since
as Michael James
One Night Stand
as Nurse Chris
Never Ever
as Roderick
End of Summer
as Rev. Basil March
The Tomorrow Man
as Ken
Leaving Las Vegas
as Yuri
The Great Elephant Escape
as Clive Potter
No Poster
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
as Self
No Poster
America
as Padre Tiziano
Mario and the Magician
as Professor Fuhrmann
Witch Hunt
as Finn Macha
The Browning Version
as Tom Gilbert
Warlock: The Armageddon
as Warlock
Boxing Helena
as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
Tale of a Vampire
as Alex
Crazy in Love
as Mark Constable
The Turn of the Screw
as Mr. Cooper
Naked Lunch
as Yves Cloquet
The Wicked
as Gustav
Husbands and Lovers
as Stefan
Grand Isle
as Alcee Arobin
Impromptu
as Franz Liszt
Arachnophobia
as Dr. James Atherton
Night Sun
as Sergio Giuramondo
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
as Edgar Atheling
Tennessee Nights
as Wolfgang Leighton
Warlock
as Warlock
Manika, the Girl Who Lived Twice
as Father Daniel Mahoney
Murder on the Moon
as Maj. Stepan Gregorivitj Kirilenko
Wherever You Are...
as Julian
Vibes
as Dr. Harrison Steele
Siesta
as Kit
Basements
as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
Gothic
as Percy Shelley
A Room with a View
as George Emerson
Harem
as Charles
The Doctor and the Devils
as Dr. Murray
Romance on the Orient Express
as Sandy
After Darkness
as Laurence Hunningford
The Killing Fields
as Jon Swain
Oxford Blues
as Colin Gilchrist Fisher
Privates on Parade
as Climbing Sailor
Soft Targets
as Groom
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