Julian Lewis Jones Explained

Julian Lewis Jones
Birth Date:27 August 1968
Birth Place:Anglesey, Wales
Other Names:Julian Jones
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1994–present

Julian Lewis Jones (born 21 August 1968) is a Welsh actor. He is best known for his work in Invictus and the Justice League.[1]

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

YearTitleCharacterNotes
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
2019 Jungle Cry
2021 Zack Snyder's Justice League Ancient Atlantean King
2021 The Feast Gwyn

TV

YearTitleCharacterProductionNotes
2002–2005 Where The Heart Is Tom Beresford Series 6 to 9
2008 Torchwood Alex Hopkins Series 2, episode 12 – "Fragments"
2010 The Tudors Richard Roper Season 4, episode 1
2012–2017 Stella Karl Morris Series 1 – present
2013 Ambassadors Mike Treasure Episode 2

2013 Life of Crime (TV series) Michael Holland ITV episodes 1–3

2014 The Assets Jim Season 1, episodes 7–8
2015 Foyle's War James Stafford Series 8, episode 3
2015 River Jordy Merton Episode #1.3
2016 Hinterland Lewis John Episode #3.2
2022 The Tuckers Bailiff Season 2, episodes 4
2022 House of the Dragon Boremund BaratheonSeason 1, episodes 1 and 4
2023 Wheel of Time Bayle Domon Season 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BFI | Film & TV Database | JONES, Julian Lewis . https://web.archive.org/web/20091217212627/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/635865?view=credit . dead . 17 December 2009 . Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk . 16 April 2009 . 26 August 2012.
  2. Web site: Live. North Wales. 2010-11-08. Invictus actor from Anglesey is back home. 2021-10-28. North Wales Live. en.
  3. Web site: Harries. Robert. 2018-01-31. Hollywood actor nearly killed by speeding traffic outside Welsh home. 2021-10-28. WalesOnline. en.
  4. http://www.s4c.cymru/sgota/e_index.shtml S4C
  5. News: Williams. Kathryn. Julian Lewis Jones Lands A Role in DC Comics Blockbuster Justice League. Wales Online. 14 October 2017.
  6. Web site: McNary. Dave. Justice League Casts Invictus actor Julian Lewis Jones. 5 July 2016. Variety. 14 October 2017.
  7. Web site: Mithaiwala. Mansoor. Julian Lewis Jones Reveals His Role In Justice League. 22 October 2017. ScreenRant. 23 October 2017.
  8. Web site: Justice League Snyder Cut Trailer Breakdown: 30 Story Reveals & Secrets. Gallagher. Simon. Screen Rant. 22 August 2020. 1 September 2020.
  9. 1265933558323056641. Julian Lewis Jones. JulesLewisJones. Feeling Good Today!!!I joined @YesCymru Now more than ever we need the Guts and Integrity to stand on our own feet…. 28 May 2020.