- Julian Sands was an English actor.
- He was best known for his roles in movies like The Killing Fields, A Room with a View, Warlock, and Leaving Las Vegas.
- The star was reported missing on Jan. 13, 2023, after going hiking on Mount Baldy in the San Gabriel mountains of California. Over five months later, he was confirmed dead.
Warlock star Julian Sands, 65, was an English actor known for starring in many hit films. Most recently, he appeared in the 2021 film The Ghosts of Borley Rectory alongside Toyah Willcox. Aside from his work in films and TV, Julian was a devoted husband and father. Sadly, the star went missing on Jan. 13, 2023, after going hiking in the San Gabriel mountains of Southern California, and he was later confirmed dead on June 27, 2023.
“The identification process for the body located on Mt. Baldy on June 24, 2023, has been completed and was positively identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands of North Hollywood,” the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department said in a statement in late June 2023. “The manner of death is still under investigation, pending further test results. We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly to locate Mr. Sands.”
1. Julian Sands Was An Actor
Julian was a successful actor who rose to fame during the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his most recognized work included working on the films Arachnophobia, Ocean’s Thirteen, A Room with a View, and more. He co-starred alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood from Fight Club star Helena Bonham Carter to The Big Lebowski star John Goodman. The UK native has over 150 credits on his IMDb page and he even won an Special Jury Award at the 2012 International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration and Equality for his work on The Maiden and the Princess.
2. He Was From The United Kingdom
The handsome award-winner was born in 1958 in the town of Otley, United Kingdom. He grew up with four brothers and attended a boys-only boarding school for his early education. During a 2018 interview with Stony Brook University, Julian opened up about his earlier years and revealed some of his most meaningful memories. When they asked him how college shaped his “understanding of the world,” Julian credited the women in his life. “Coming to London to go to drama school when I was 18… I think the biggest factor was girls,” he said at the time. “The work we did at drama school… the scene work there, the training, the preparation – to encounter female energy was just a wonderful thing.”
3. Julian Felt Inspired By Theater Growing Up
Along with women being a major inspiration to Julian, he also credited his mentors from drama school. During the same interview with Stony Brook, Julian revealed one of his high school teachers “fired” up his imagination. That same instructor ended up writing one of Julian’s reference letters for drama school and he added that he was “very grateful” to him. In addition, Julian was inspired by other mentors in his profession like director Mike Figgis, who he worked with “several times.” Mike notably directed a few major projects including Leaving Las Vegas, which also starred Nicolas Cage.
4. The Actor Was Married
Actor Julian Sands missing after he went on a hike in Mt. Baldy Bowl area, per San Bernardino Co. Sheriff’s Department. Reported missing by family over the weekend. Search and rescue crews will resume operation once weather permits. Details at 4 p.m. on @abc7
📷:SBSD pic.twitter.com/ULRCQiSkVL— Eric Resendiz (@abc7eric) January 18, 2023
The British actor was married more than once, but his most recent marriage to journalist Evgenia Citkowitz, 59, was his longest, as they were married from 1990 until his death. Prior to Evgenia, he was married to journalist Sarah Sands from 1984 to 1987. Not only was his wife of 33 years a journalist, but she’s also an author. Her two books include the 2018 novel The Shades, along with the 2010 book Ether.
5. He Was A Father
Julian welcomed kids during both of his marriages. With Sarah, he welcomed his 37-year-old son Henry Morley Sands, and later he welcomed two more kids. It was during his marriage to Evgenia that his family grew from one child to three. With the author he welcomed Natalya Morley Sands, 26, and Imogen Morley Sands, 23.