Julian Sands is a well-known British actor who has had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. He began his acting career in the early 1980s and has since appeared in numerous films such as "Room with a View," "Warlock," "Boxing Helena," and "Leaving Las Vegas" among others. He has also appeared in several television shows and stage productions. He is known for his versatile acting skills, and has played a wide range of characters in his career.

MT. BALDY, Calif. — British actor Julian Sands, known for his work in shows like "24" and movies like "A Room with a View" and "Arachnophobia," has been identified as a hiker missing in the Mt. Baldy, California area since last Friday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Sands was reported missing at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, Gloria Huerta, a spokesperson with the department, told CNN on Wednesday.

CNN has reached out to representatives for Sands for comment.

On Thursday, Mara Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's office, told CNN the search for Sands was ongoing, but it's still unsafe to search by foot.

"There's no ground search at this time, the conditions are just too dangerous for us to insert any of our search and rescue personnel into the mountain," Rodriguez said.

The sheriff's office searched by air Thursday morning with helicopters and drones, but so far, the search has been unsuccessful.


Officials don't know when they will be able to search by foot and say it will all depend on the conditions on the mountain.


They are also uncertain if they will be able to find Sands alive.


"Nothing is off the table. But obviously the conditions there are very extreme," Rodriguez said. "We just don't know what the turnout is going to be."


Cell phone pings from Jan. 15 lead officials to believe Sands went missing near Mt. Baldy.


"Additional phone pings from the cell provider were attempted but were unsuccessful, due to the lack of cell service and most likely cell phone power failure," a statement released Thursday by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said.


Mt. Baldy is located in the San Gabriel Mountains in San Bernardino County.


On Wednesday, Huerta said search and rescue crews were on the mountain looking for Sands, but due to the severe weather and an avalanche threat, rescuers had to suspend their search efforts. Officials continued the search using drones, but were limited with other resources due to the weather on Mt. Baldy, Huerta added.


Sands is also a respected stage actor, having appeared in numerous productions in the West End of London and on Broadway. He has also worked extensively in television, both in the United Kingdom and in the United States.


Sands continues to be active in the entertainment industry and is highly respected by his peers and fans alike. He has a reputation for being a consummate professional and is known for his dedication to his craft.


It is important to remember that just because someone is not in the public eye or there is a lack of recent news coverage, it does not mean that they are missing. It is always best to verify any information with credible sources before spreading rumors or misinformation.