Actors have a magic gene within them - I think they're the finest descendants of rogues and vagabonds - and it's all too easily forgotten what the acting legacy is.

Personal life
Sands was born in Otley West Riding of Yorkshire a son of William Sands. He also played the role of Jor-El Superman's biological father in the science-fiction TV series Smallville and reprised the role in the series' final (tenth) season. Career

Sands began his film career appearing in supporting roles in films including Oxford Blues (1984) and The Killing Fields (1984).