A British leading actor, tall and gaunt particularly in horror and drama films, Julian Sands came to notice by NBC when the television company cast him in the television mini-series "The Sun also Rises" and then with Anthony Hopkins in the television film "A Married Man". Sands also got notice in his very small roles in "Privates on Parade" and "The Killing Field". It wasn't until his funny and romantic role opposite Denholm Elliott in "A Room with a View" and then his unusual role in "Gothic" when audiences noticed him and were fascinated with his good looks and unusual but sometimes chilling appearance. He continued work on screen in "Vibes", "Impromptu" and Steven Spielberg's "Arachnophobia", until his most remembered role as the "Warlock" in 1991, directed by Steve Miner. The film was such a major success that he returned for the terrifying sequel, "Warlock II: The Armageddon". His other credits include "Naked Lunch", "Tale of a Vampire", "Black Water", HBO's original suspense film "Mercy" and playing the title role in Dario Argento's remake of "The Phantom of the Opera". Sands has more recently been in Stephen King's "Rose Red" and is also occasionally seen on the English stage.
Is married to Guinness heiress Evgenia Citkowitz, whose sister Ivana was actually the daughter of writer Ivan Moffat. Evgenia and Ivana are the granddaughters of the late Maureen [Guinness], Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, one of a glamorous trio of sisters. Was introduced to his current wife, Evgenia, by John Malkovich. In 1986, he abandoned his wife Sarah, a journalist, and their 6-month-old son, Henry. Was novelist Anne Rice's choice to play Lestat in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. More marquee value was needed for the role and the part ultimately went to Tom Cruise. Studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, where he met first wife Sarah, a journalist. His early theatre days were spent with the Forum Theatre Company. Turned down the role of Travis Dane in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995).