Julian Lewis Jones
Julian Lewis Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anglesey, Wales |
| Other name | Julian Jones |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Julian Lewis Jones is a Welsh actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Invictus (2009) and Justice League (2017).[1]
Career
[edit]Originally 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 an episode of the TV series The Tudors.[5] Also in 2010 he appeared on British TV series Spooks (US title MI-5) as Russian spy Viktor Barenshik in Season 9, Episode 3.[6] From 2012 to 2016 he appeared in the Sky One drama-comedy series Stella as Karl Morris, and in an episode of the BBC Two drama-comedy series Ambassadors in 2012.[7] In 2012, he played a CIA operative in the Kathryn Bigelow film Zero Dark Thirty.[8]
Jones portrayed Atlan, King of Atlantis, in the superhero film Justice League (2017)[9][10][11] and the director's cut Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).[12]
In April 2022, it was announced that he had been cast as Bayle Domon in the second season of The Wheel of Time.[13] The same year, Jones appeared as Boremund Baratheon in the HBO series House of the Dragon.[14][15]
In 2024, it was announced that Jones had been cast in the four-part BBC One thriller The Guest.[16] He will also appear in the upcoming Sky television series Under Salt Marsh.[17]
Political views
[edit]
In January 2018, Jones called for more investment in local Welsh film and television projects.[18] The same year, Jones addressed the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee to reiterate that call.[19] Jones is a supporter of Welsh independence, joining YesCymru in June 2020.[20]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[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 | |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Ancient Atlantean King | [12] |
| 2021 | The Feast | Gwyn | |
| TBA | Tangled Up in Blue | TBA | Filming |
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 |
| 2012–2016 | Stella | Karl Morris | Sky 1 | Series 1–5 |
| 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 | Episodes: "The Heirs of the Dragon" and "King of the Narrow Sea" |
| 2023 | Wheel of Time | Bayle Domon | Amazon | Season 2 |
| 2025 | The Guest | Simon Sharp | BBC One | Drama series |
| 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.
- ↑ "Sgota - Gyda Julian Lewis Jones". S4C. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ↑ Gibson, Nathan P. (3 November 2022). "What The House Of The Dragon Cast Actually Looks Like In Real Life". Looper.
- ↑ "Spooks Episode 3 Series 9". BBC. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ↑ "The Prince's Trousers Ambassadors Episode 2 of 3". BBC. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ↑ Owen, Cathy (1 April 2013). "Actor Julian Lewis Jones on his new roles in Stella and Zero Dark Thirty". Wales Online.
- ↑ Williams, Kathryn (4 July 2016). "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.
- 1 2 Gallagher, Simon (22 August 2020). "Justice League Snyder Cut Trailer Breakdown: 30 Story Reveals & Secrets". Screen Rant. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ↑ Bedard, Mike (16 April 2022). "The Wheel Of Time Season 2 Taps Justice League's Julian Lewis Jones To Play Fan-Favorite Character". Looper.
- ↑ Whilding, Alex (1 October 2022). "Anglesey actor is unrecognizable in HBO's House of the Dragon". North Wales Live.
- ↑ Craig, David; Knight, Lewis (30 July 2024). "House of the Dragon season 2 cast: Full list of characters for new episodes". Radio Times.
- ↑ "BBC announces brand new thriller, The Guest starring Eve Myles and Gabrielle Creevy". BBC Media Centre. BBC. 23 September 2024.
- ↑ Ford, Lily (8 October 2024). "Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce Join Kelly Reilly in Sky Original Crime Thriller 'Under Salt Marsh'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Medi, Nia (30 January 2018). "Invest more in film and TV made in Wales, actor says". BBC News. BBC.
- ↑ "Julian Lewis Jones calls for more local talent in Wales-made films". BBC News. BBC. 10 May 2018.
- ↑ 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.