Julian Lewis Jones (born 21 August 1968[inconsistent]) is a Welsh actor. He is best known for his work in Invictus and the Justice League.[1]
Julian Lewis Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 August 1968[inconsistent] Anglesey, Wales |
| Other names | Julian Jones |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Career
editOriginally from Anglesey,[2] 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 Sky One 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 director's cut Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).[8]
Political views
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Jones is a supporter of Welsh independence, joining YesCymru in June 2020.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 | Ancient Atlantean King | |
| 2019 | Jungle Cry | ||
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Ancient Atlantean King | [8] |
| 2021 | The Feast | Gwyn |
TV
edit| Year | Title | Character | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Where The Heart Is | Tom Beresford | ITV | Series 6 to 9 |
| 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 |
| 2022 | The Tuckers | Bailiff | BBC One | Season 2, episodes 4 |
| 2022 | House of the Dragon | Boremund Baratheon | HBO | Season 1, episodes 1 and 4 |
| 2023 | Wheel of Time | Bayle Domon | Amazon | Season 2 |
| TBA | Under Salt Marsh | TBA | Upcoming TV series |
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ Live, North Wales (8 November 2010). "Invictus actor from Anglesey is back home". North Wales Live. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Harries, Robert (31 January 2018). "Hollywood actor nearly killed by speeding traffic outside Welsh home". WalesOnline. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Julian Lewis Jones [@JulesLewisJones] (28 May 2020). "Feeling Good Today!!!I joined @YesCymru Now more than ever we need the Guts and Integrity to stand on our own feet…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
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