John Rhys-Davies

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Recent Role:
Horace on Legend of the Seeker
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Birthplace:
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
AKA:
John Rhys Davies, Jonathan Rhys-Davies, John Rhys-Davis

Acclaimed Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies graduated from the University of East Anglia and is probably best known to film audiences for his roles in the blockbuster hits Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). He has also had leading roles in Victor/Victoria (1982), The Living Daylights (1987) and King Solomon's Mines (1985) and last but not least, the unforgettable role of the dwarve Gimli in the epic trilogy Lord Of The Rings"(2001-2003)

Rhys-Davies, who was raised in England, Africa and Wales, credits his early exposure to c literature for

More his decision to pursue acting and writing. he later refined his craft at London's renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. His television credits include James Clavell's "Shogun" (1980) (mini) and "Noble House" (1988) (mini), _"Great Expectations" (1989) (mini)_ , _"War and Remembrance" (1989) (mini)_ 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.

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    10 Perfect
    Best known as Gimli in the lord of the rings trilogy hide show

    John Rhys-Davies is a talented actor, Though The only movies I've seen him im are The Lord of the Rings Movies and The Princess Diaries 2. He brought humor to the character of gimli, at first he was a character I wasn't to crazy about because of his attitude towards elfs, nut as the movies progress I really started to like Gimli, espically his antics,he was like the comic relief of the trio. The Princess Diaries 2 he played Viscount Mabrey a vile man who wanted his son to take the crown. No matter what character he plays he does it well.

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    10 Perfect
    Pretty cool actor. hide show

    I have seen both of the Indiana Jones movies with him doing Salleh and I have seen the episodes of SpongeBob where he does the voice of Manray. He has quite a big talent if you ask me. I can not wait for Indiana Jones 4 and any newer MM&BB episodes of SpongeBob with him doing the voice of Manray.

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