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British actor Julian Sands has been missing since 5 days after going hiking in California mountains on January 13.

Sands had been hiking in the Baldy Bowl hiking area approximately 50 miles northeast of Los Angeles. 

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The search and rescue have continued by helicopter and drone, but this was hampered by severe weather warnings and trail conditions.

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Sands has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows. A a lead role in the 1985 British romance, A Room With A View that brought him global fame.

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He also starred as the son of Satan in the 1989 supernatural thriller "Warlock" and its sequel "Warlock, The Armageddon.

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Sand had major roles in Warlock (1989), Arachnophobia(1990), Naked Lunch (1991), Boxing Helena(1993), and Leaving Las Vegas(1995).

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Sands is known for his roles in popular films and TVdramas including, A Room With AView, 24 and Smallville

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The actor had an long career in the film industry, appearing in dozens of film and TV roles.

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Sands moved to California in the 1980s to pursue a Hollywood career after the success of "A Room with a View”.

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Sands was married to Sarah Harvey in 1984 and have one son. In 1990 Sands again married to Evgenia Citkowitz, they have two daughters.

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Sands was nominated for "Outstanding Solo Performance" for the 58th Annual Drama Desk Awards.

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