Julian Lewis Jones
Julian Lewis Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 August 1968 |
| Nationality (legal) | Welsh |
| Other names | Julian Jones |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Julian Lewis Jones (born 21 August 1968) is a Welsh actor. He trained at the Welsh College of Music & Drama. He has appeared largely in British television in shows such as Where the Heart Is and Caerdydd.[1] In 2009, he starred in Clint Eastwood's drama film Invictus, as the head of Nelson Mandela's bodyguard team.[2]
Originally from Anglesey, Jones lives in Nantgaredig.[3] A fluent Welsh speaker, he has appeared on various productions on the Welsh-language channel S4C, including as a presenter of a popular fishing programme Sgota.[4]
In 2010, he appeared in the TV series The Tudors as Mr. Roper (the park keeper) in Season 4, Episode 1. Also in 2010 he appeared on British TV series Spooks (US title MI-5) as Russian spy Viktor Barenshik in Season 9, Episode 3. From 2012 onwards he appeared in the Sky1 drama-comedy series Stella as Karl Morris, and in 2012 in an episode of the BBC Two drama-comedy series Ambassadors.
Jones portrayed Atlan, King of Atlantis, in the superhero film Justice League (2017)[5][6][7] and the upcoming director's cut Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Solomon & Gaenor | Wyn | |
| 2001 | Arthur's Dyke | Stubble Face | |
| 2003 | I'll Be There | Paramedic | |
| 2008 | The Bank Job | Snow | |
| 2009 | Invictus | Etienne Feyder | |
| 2011 | The Eagle | Cassius | |
| 2012 | Zero Dark Thirty | Blackwater Guard | |
| 2016 | The Head Hunter | Bill | |
| 2017 | Justice League | King Atlan | |
| 2019 | Jungle Cry | ||
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | King Atlan | [8] |
TV
| Year | Title | Character | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Torchwood | Alex Hopkins | BBC | Series 2, Episode 12 - "Fragments" |
| 2010 | The Tudors | Richard Roper | Showtime | Season 4, Episode 1 |
| 2012–2017 | Stella | Karl Morris | Sky 1 | Series 1 - Present |
| 2013 | Ambassadors | Mike Treasure | BBC Two | Episode 2
2013 Life of Crime (TV series) Michael Holland ITV Episodes 1-3 |
| 2014 | The Assets | Jim | ABC | Season 1, Episodes 7-8 |
| 2015 | Foyle's War | James Stafford | ITV | Series 8, Episode 3 |
| 2015 | River | Jordy Merton | BBC One | Episode #1.3 |
| 2016 | Hinterland | Lewis John | BBC Four | Episode #3.2 |
References
- ^ "BFI | Film & TV Database | JONES, Julian Lewis". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 17 December 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ^ Robin Taylor. "Life on the set with Clint Eastwood, by Welsh actor". Walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ^ Title lost South Wales Evening Post Archived 26 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ S4C Archived 26 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Williams, Kathryn. "Julian Lewis Jones Lands A Role In DC Comics Blockbuster Justice League". Wales Online. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (5 July 2016). "Justice League Casts Invictus actor Julian Lewis Jones". Variety. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ Mithaiwala, Mansoor (22 October 2017). "Julian Lewis Jones Reveals His Role In Justice League". ScreenRant. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ a b Gallagher, Simon (22 August 2020). "Justice League Snyder Cut Trailer Breakdown: 30 Story Reveals & Secrets". Screen Rant. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
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