Julian Christopher (November 7, 1944 – February 26, 2023) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in various films and television series from the 1970s to the present, including The Magician and the episode "Code of Honor" from Star Trek: The Next Generation. His most notable appearances, besides his Star Trek: The Next Generation role, were in the films Cool Breeze, X-Men: The Last Stand, Elysium and 88 Minutes.
In 1974, he appeared in a series of Burger King commercials aimed at the US African American market.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4YAcsAe6UI
Christopher died on February 26, 2023, at the age of 78.SAG-AFTRA magazine – Spring 2023
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1972 Cool Breeze Travis Battle Credited as Jim Watkins Black Gunn Lt. Hopper Credited as Jim Watkins1974 McQ J.C. Credited as Jim Watkins Caged Heat Sharpshooter Uncredited 1976 J. D.'s Revenge Carl Credited as James Louis Watkins1987 The Night Stalker Julius Credited as James Watkins Amen Larry Williams TV SeriesCredited as James Louis WatkinsStar Trek: The Next Generation Hagon Season 1, Episode 4: "Code of Honor"Credited as James Louis Watkins 1988 Spellbinder Tim Weatherly Credited as James Louis Watkins 1991 Timebomb Black Leader 2002 Smallville Dr. MacIntyreSeason 1, Episode 12: "Leech"2005 The Lazarus Child Elliot Chase The Exorcism of Emily Rose District Attorney Severed: Forest of the Dead Mac2006 X-Men: The Last Stand Prison Truck Guard #1 Credited as Julian D. Christopher The Hard Corps Clarence Bowden direct-to-DVD2007 88 Minutes Mactire Credited as Julian D. Christopher Whisper Mr. Harper Beneath Dr. Cestia Credited as Julian D. Christopher2010 Lullaby for Pi Richard Freshman Father Teacher Cowell TV movie 2013 Elysium Armadyne Investor 2017 Crash Pad Billy Ocean 2020 Upload Ernie
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