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John Rhys-Davies

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  • Producer
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John Rhys-Davies
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Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies was born in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, to Mary Margaretta Phyllis (nee Jones), a nurse, and Rhys Davies, a mechanical engineer and Colonial Officer. He graduated from the University of East Anglia and is probably best known to film audiences for his roles in the blockbuster hits Kadonneen aarteen metsästäjät (1981) and Indiana Jones ja viimeinen ristiretki (1989). He was introduced to a new generation of fans in the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" (Taru sormusten herrasta: Sormuksen ritarit (2001), (Taru sormusten herrasta: Kaksi tornia (2002), and (Taru sormusten herrasta: Kuninkaan paluu (2003)) in the role of Gimli the dwarf. He has also had leading roles in Victor/Victoria (1982), 007 Vaaran Vyöhykkeellä (1987) and Kuningas Salomonin kaivokset (1985).

Rhys-Davies, who was raised in England, Africa and Wales, credits his early exposure to classic literature for his decision to pursue acting and writing. He later refined his craft at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (of which he is now an Associate Member). His television credits include James Clavell's Shogun (1980) and Noble House - Hongkongin valtias (1988), Great Expectations (1989), Sodan muisto (1988) and Archaeology (1991). An avid collector of vintage automobiles, Rhys-Davies has a host of theater roles to his credit, including "The Misanthrope", "Hedda Gabler", and most of Shakespeare's works. He divides his time between Los Angeles and the Isle of Man.
BornMay 5, 1944
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 12 wins & 9 nominations total

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Noah Beery Jr., Karen Austin, and John Rhys-Davies in The Quest (1982)
John Rhys-Davies in Kadonneen aarteen metsästäjät (1981)
John Rhys-Davies and Topol in Sodan muisto (1988)
John Rhys-Davies in Kadonneen aarteen metsästäjät (1981)
Sean Connery, Harrison Ford, Denholm Elliott, and John Rhys-Davies in Indiana Jones ja viimeinen ristiretki (1989)
John Rhys-Davies in La Femme Musketeer (2004)
John Rhys-Davies in La Femme Musketeer (2004)
John Rhys-Davies in La Femme Musketeer (2004)

Known for:

Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in Taru sormusten herrasta: Kuninkaan paluu (2003)
Taru sormusten herrasta: Kuninkaan paluu
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  • Gimli
  • 2003
Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, and Andy Serkis in Taru sormusten herrasta: Kaksi tornia (2002)
Taru sormusten herrasta: Kaksi tornia
8.8
  • Gimli
  • Voice of Treebeard
  • 2002
Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and John Rhys-Davies in Taru sormusten herrasta: Sormuksen ritarit (2001)
Taru sormusten herrasta: Sormuksen ritarit
8.8
  • Gimli
  • 2001
Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, and Terry Richards in Kadonneen aarteen metsästäjät (1981)
Kadonneen aarteen metsästäjät
8.4
  • Sallah
  • 1981

Credits

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Actor

  • Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
    • Narrator
    • Podcast Series
    • 2023
  • The Way of the Wind
    • Uriah the Chief Elder
    • Post-production
  • Glastonbury Isle of Light: Journey of the Grail
    • Pre-production
  • Miss Willoughby
    • Post-production
  • Little Brown Bird
    • Dad
    • Completed
    • Short
  • Shadow Wars
    • John Simmons
    • Post-production
  • Legends of Ileydria
    • Narrator
    • Post-production
    • TV Mini Series
  • Nameless
    • Barnaby
    • Post-production
  • The Sword of Thyrus
    • King Athol
    • Pre-production
  • Squadron 42
    • Randall Graves
    • In Production
    • Video Game
  • Starbright (2023)
    Starbright
    • Raphael
    • 2023
  • Richard Brake and John Rhys-Davies in The Gates (2023)
    The Gates
    4.7
    • Frederick Ladbroke
    • 2023
  • Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Ethann Isidore, Boyd Holbrook, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Shaunette Renée Wilson in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
    6.6
    • Sallah
    • 2023
  • Fred Armisen and Bill Hader in Documentary Now! (2015)
    Documentary Now!
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Garth Davies-Gruffudd (as John Rhys Davies)
    • 2022
  • Batman Unburied (2022)
    Batman Unburied
    8.5
    Podcast Series
    • Dr. Hunter
    • 2022
  • Kingslayer (2022)
    Kingslayer
    4.0
    • William Marshal
    • 2022
  • Bad Cupid (2021)
    Bad Cupid
    4.5
    • Archie
    • 2021
  • Silent Night: A Song for the World (2020)
    Silent Night: A Song for the World
    7.3
    • General Haig
    • 2020
  • John Rhys-Davies, Patty Srisuwan, and Sam Gittins in Moments in Spacetime (2020)
    Moments in Spacetime
    6.2
    • Mason
    • 2020
  • Casper Van Dien, Stephen Moyer, John Rhys-Davies, and Tala Gouveia in G-Loc (2020)
    G-Loc
    4.5
    • Henry
    • 2020
  • Wizards (2020)
    Wizards
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Galahad
    • Old Galahad (voice)
    • 2020
  • John Rhys-Davies in I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland (2020)
    I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland
    6.0
    • Old Patrick
    • 2020
  • Shadowtown (2020)
    Shadowtown
    4.5
    • Einar
    • 2020
  • Tainted (2020)
    Tainted
    5.4
    • Vladimir
    • 2020
  • Santa Fake (2019)
    Santa Fake
    4.8
    • Joe O'Brian
    • 2019

Sound Department

  • Great African Wildlife Rescue (1999)
    Great African Wildlife Rescue
    7.5
    TV Series
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    • 1999

Producer

  • Ellston Bay (2018)
    Ellston Bay
    7.0
    Short
    • executive producer
    • 2018
  • Aux (2018)
    Aux
    4.2
    • executive producer
    • 2018
  • The Apostle Peter: Redemption (2016)
    The Apostle Peter: Redemption
    5.4
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Kevin Sorbo and Lara Jean Chorostecki in Joseph and Mary (2016)
    Joseph and Mary
    3.7
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • The Legend of Sasquatch (2006)
    The Legend of Sasquatch
    4.1
    • associate producer
    • 2006
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Rhys Darby
  • Height
    • 1.85 m
  • Born
    • May 5, 1944
    • Ammanford, Wales, UK
  • Spouse
    • Suzanne A. D. WilkinsonDecember 1966 - August 2010 (her death, 2 children)
  • Parents
      Mary Margaretta Phyllis Jones
  • Other works
    Late 1990s: Reprised his Kadonneen aarteen metsästäjät (1981) role for a special film to be played in the line-up area for the "Indiana Jones" attraction at Disneyland.
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Interviews
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Ironically, he is actually taller than Taru sormusten herrasta: Sormuksen ritarit (2001) co-stars Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom and Ian McKellen, yet he plays the Dwarf.
  • Quotes
    I'd love to spend more time on the Isle of Man. I love the anonymity of putting on a boiler suit and going down to buy parts for the compressor. And Norman Wisdom's a neighbour; I salute him occasionally.
  • Trademarks
      Distinctive sounding voice

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