Julian Lewis Jones

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]

Julian Lewis Jones
Born (1968-08-27) 27 August 1968
Anglesey, Wales
Other namesJulian Jones
OccupationActor
Years active1994–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
Lewis Jones speaking at the march for Welsh independence in Cardiff in 2022.

Jones is a supporter of Welsh independence, joining YesCymru in June 2020.[9]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Character Notes
1999Solomon & GaenorWyn
2001Arthur's DykeStubble Face
2003I'll Be ThereParamedic
2008The Bank JobSnow
2009InvictusEtienne Feyder
2011The EagleCassius
2012Zero Dark ThirtyBlackwater Guard
2016The Head HunterBill
2017Justice LeagueAncient Atlantean King
2019Jungle Cry
2021Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueAncient Atlantean King[8]

TV
Year Title Character Production Notes
2002-2005Where The Heart IsTom BeresfordITVSeries 6 to 9
2008TorchwoodAlex HopkinsBBCSeries 2, Episode 12 – "Fragments"
2010The TudorsRichard RoperShowtimeSeason 4, Episode 1
2012–2017StellaKarl MorrisSky 1Series 1 – Present
2013AmbassadorsMike TreasureBBC TwoEpisode 2

2013 Life of Crime (TV series) Michael Holland ITV Episodes 1-3

2014The AssetsJimABCSeason 1, Episodes 7-8
2015Foyle's WarJames StaffordITVSeries 8, Episode 3
2015RiverJordy MertonBBC OneEpisode #1.3
2016HinterlandLewis JohnBBC FourEpisode #3.2
2022The TuckersBailiffBBC OneSeason 2, Episodes 4
2022House of the DragonBoremund BaratheonHBOSeason 1, Episodes 1 & 4
2023Wheel of TimeBayle DomonAmazonSeason 2

References
  1. "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.
  2. Live, North Wales (8 November 2010). "Invictus actor from Anglesey is back home". North Wales Live. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. Harries, Robert (31 January 2018). "Hollywood actor nearly killed by speeding traffic outside Welsh home". WalesOnline. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. S4C Archived 26 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Williams, Kathryn. "Julian Lewis Jones Lands A Role in DC Comics Blockbuster Justice League". Wales Online. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  6. McNary, Dave (5 July 2016). "Justice League Casts Invictus actor Julian Lewis Jones". Variety. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  7. Mithaiwala, Mansoor (22 October 2017). "Julian Lewis Jones Reveals His Role In Justice League". ScreenRant. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  8. Gallagher, Simon (22 August 2020). "Justice League Snyder Cut Trailer Breakdown: 30 Story Reveals & Secrets". Screen Rant. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  9. 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.
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