John Rhys-Davies: Biography, Facts and Career
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John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor known for portraying Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sallah in the Indiana Jones franchise. He has received three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, with one win, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Rhys-Davies is also known for his performances in the films Sahara (1983), The Living Daylights (1987), Glory Daze (1995), The Medallion (2003) and One Night with the King (2006). He is also known for his extensive voice work including Cats Don't Dance (1997), Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists (2000), SpongeBob SquarePants (2000–2002), and TripTank (2015–2016). Rhys-Davies also gained acclaim for his television roles as Macro in I, Claudius (1976), Vasco Rodrigues in Shōgun (1980), and Michael Malone in The Untouchables (1993). From 1995 to 1997, he portrayed Professor Maximillian Arturo in Sliders.
Quick facts about John Rhys-Davies
- Full name: John Rhys-Davies
- Born: 1944-05-05
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q16455
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Who is John Rhys-Davies?
John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor known for portraying Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sallah in the Indiana Jones franchise.
What nationality is John Rhys-Davies?
John Rhys-Davies is United Kingdom.
When was John Rhys-Davies born?
John Rhys-Davies was born on 1944-05-05.
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