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
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 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
Jones is a supporter of Welsh independence, joining YesCymru in June 2020.[9]
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 | Ancient Atlantean King | |
| 2019 | Jungle Cry | ||
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Ancient Atlantean King | [8] |
| 2021 | The Feast | Gwyn |
TV
| 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 |