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Julian SandsBritish actor
Date of Birth: 04.01.1958
Country:  Great Britain |
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Early Life and Career
Julian Sands, a celebrated British actor, was born into a family of five brothers in Otley, West Yorkshire. His brother, Quentin, was voted the Sexiest Man in Britain by She magazine in 1998. After graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Sands pursued his passion for acting on the stage. His cinematic debut came in 1984 with a supporting role as a photographer in Roland Joffé's "The Killing Fields."
Rise to Stardom
Sands rose to prominence in 1985 for his portrayal of George Emerson in James Ivory's "A Room with a View." This breakout performance paved the way for his relocation to Hollywood. Sands garnered acclaim for his roles in horror films throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly as the titular character in "Warlock" (1989).
Collaboration with Mike Figgis
A significant chapter in Sands' career began in 1994 with his collaboration with British director Mike Figgis. He appeared in Figgis's critically praised films, including "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995), "One Night Stand" (1997), "Timecode" (2000), and "Hotel" (2001).
Personal Life
Sands has been married twice. His first marriage to British journalist Sarah Harvey produced a son, Henry Morley Sands. After their divorce in 1987, Sands married journalist Evgenia Sitkovitch in 1990. Together, they welcomed two daughters: Natalya Morley Sands and Imogen Morley Sands. The actor maintains close friendships with John Malkovich and Jodie Foster.
Filmography
Selected Films:1984: "The Killing Fields"
1985: "A Room with a View"
1989: "Warlock"
1991: "Impromptu"
1995: "Leaving Las Vegas"
1997: "One Night Stand"
2000: "Timecode"
2005: "Stargate SG-1"
2011: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
2015: "Gotham"
