John Ryes-Davies with wife
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), James
Bond: Living Daylights, The (1987)
and King Solomon's Mines (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 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
Lately we all know him as the dwaft (!), Gimli in the Lord of the Rings triology.
But a short look at all the projects he has been involved in since Raiders, leave no doubt of a very buisy man:
Indiana Jones 4 (2008) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Sallah
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007) (post-production) (as John Rhys Davies) .... Merick
The Ferryman (2006) (post-production) .... The Greek
Tainted Love (2006) (post-production) .... Underwood
One Night with the King (2006) .... Mordecai
Shark Bait (2006) (voice) .... Thorton
... aka Pi's Story (South Korea)
The Legend of Sasquatch (2006) (voice) .... Ranger Steve
The King Maker (2005) .... Phillippe
The Shadow Dancer (2005) .... Mr. Benton
... aka Shadows in the Sun (USA)
... aka Vengo a prenderti (Italy)
The Game of Their Lives (2005) (as John Rhys Davies) .... Bill Jeffrey
... aka The Miracle Match (USA: DVD title)
"Revelations" .... Prof. Jonah Lampley
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Episode #1.2 (2005) TV Episode .... Prof. Lampley
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Pilot (2005) TV Episode .... Prof. Lampley
Chupacabra Terror (2005) (V) .... Captain Randolph
... aka Chupacabra: Dark Seas (USA: TV title)
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Gimli
Catching Kringle (2004) (voice) .... Santa
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) .... Viscount Mabrey
La Femme Musketeer (2004) (TV) .... Porthos
... aka Lady Musketier - Alle für eine (Germany)
Dragon Storm (2004) (TV) .... King Fastrad
12 Days of Terror (2004) (TV) .... Captain
The Lost Angel (2004) .... Father Kevin
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) .... Gimli
... aka Herr der Ringe: Die Rückkehr des Königs, Der (Germany)
... aka The Return of the King (USA: short title)
Lords of Everquest (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Lord Huigar
Coronado (2003) .... Presidente Hugo Luis Ramos
The Medallion (2003) .... Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
Vlad (2003) .... Narrator
Helen of Troy (2003) (TV) .... King Priam of Troy
Freelancer (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Richard Winston Tobias, Esq. ('Tobias')
The Jungle Book 2 (2003) (voice) .... Ranjan's father
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) .... Gimli/Voice of Treebeard
... aka Herr der Ringe: Die zwei Türme, Der (Germany)
... aka The Two Towers (USA: short title)
"Fillmore!"
... aka Disney's Fillmore! (USA: complete title)
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Ingrid Third, Public Enemy #1 (2002) TV Episode (voice) .... Lenny
Sabretooth (2002) .... Anthony Bricklin
Scorcher (2002/I) .... Dr. Matthew Sallin
"Arli$$"
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All That Glitters (2002) TV Episode
"House of Mouse"
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House of Scrooge (2002) TV Episode (voice) .... Oberon
"SpongeBob SquarePants"
... aka SpongeBob (USA: short title)
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Chocolate with Nuts/Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V (2002) TV Episode (voice) .... ManRay
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Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III/Squirrel Jokes (2000) TV Episode (voice) .... Man Ray
"Peak Practice"
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Episode #12.13 (2002) TV Episode .... Mike King
"Justice League"
... aka JL (USA: promotional abbreviation)
... aka Justice League Unlimited (USA: new title)
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Paradise Lost: Part 2 (2002) TV Episode (voice) .... Lord Hades
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Paradise Lost: Part 1 (2002) TV Episode (voice) .... Lord Hades
Endangered Species (2002) .... Police Lt. Wyznowski
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) .... Gimli
... aka The Fellowship of the Ring (USA: short title)
... aka The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
Forgotten Realms: Baldur's Gate - Dark Alliance (2001) (VG) (voice) .... Jherek
Never Say Never Mind: The Swedish Bikini Team (2001) (V) .... Hakim
"The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne" .... Alexander Dumas/Porthos (episode "Cardinal's Design") (episode "Cardinal's Design") (episode "Cardinal's Revenge")
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The Cardinal's Revenge (2000) TV Episode .... Porthos/Dumas
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The Cardinal's Design (2000) TV Episode .... Alexandre Dumas
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists (2000) (voice) .... King Akron/Baraka
Britannic (2000) (TV) (as John Rhys Davies also) .... Captain Barrett
The Gold Cross (2000) .... Rodrigues
"Mickey Mouse Works"
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Episode #2.3 (1999) TV Episode (voice) .... Oberon
Au Pair (1999) (TV) .... Nigel Kent
Secret of the Andes (1999) .... Father Claver
... aka Secreto de los Andes, El (Argentina)
Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol (1999) .... Ivan
... aka D.F.1: The Lost Patrol (USA: MIFED title)
The Protector (1998/II) .... Rasheed
... aka Body Armor (video title)
... aka Conway (Canada: English title)
Dune 2000 (1998) (VG) .... Noree Moneo
"Star Trek: Voyager"
... aka Voyager (USA: short title)
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Concerning Flight (1997) TV Episode .... Leonardo da Vinci
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Scorpion: Part 1 (1997) TV Episode .... Leonardo Da Vinci
"You Wish" (1997) TV Series .... Madman Mustapha
"Freakazoid!"
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Freak a Panel (1997) TV Episode (voice) .... Professor Beasthead
Bloodsport III (1997) .... Duvalier
"Sliders"
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The Last of Eden (1997) TV Episode .... Prof. Maximilian P. Arturo
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The Exodus: Part 2 (1997) TV Episode .... Prof. Maximilian P. Arturo
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The Exodus: Part 1 (1997) TV Episode .... Prof. Maximilian P. Arturo
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Paradise Lost (1997) TV Episode .... Prof. Maximilian P. Arturo
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Slide Like an Egyptian (1997) TV Episode .... Prof. Maximilian P. Arturo
(35 more)
Cats Don't Dance (1997) (voice) .... Woolie Mammoth
"The Incredible Hulk"
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Mortal Bounds (1996) TV Episode (voice) .... Thor
Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh (1996) (TV) (voice) .... Narrator
Glory Daze (1996) .... Luther
"Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man"
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The Road to Dendron (1996) TV Episode (voice) .... The Sultan of Dendron
The Great White Hype (1996) .... Johnny Windsor
"Gargoyles" (voice) .... MacBeth
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Sentinel (1996) TV Episode (voice) .... Dr. Morwood-Smyth
Marquis de Sade (1996) .... Inspector Marais
... aka Dark Prince (video title)
Echo of Blue (1996)
"Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles"
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The Journey (????) TV Episode (voice) .... MacBeth
Ripper (1996) (VG) .... Vigo Haman
"Fantastic Four"
... aka The Marvel Action Hour: The Fantastic Four (USA)
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When Calls Galactus (1995) TV Episode (voice) (as John Rhys-Davis) .... Thor
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To Battle the Living Planet (1995) TV Episode (voice) .... Thor
Blood of the Innocent (1995) .... Shmuda
... aka AK-47: The Death Machine (USA: video title)
... aka Aniol smierci (Poland)
... aka Beyond Forgiveness
Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye (1995) .... Sallah
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1995) (V) (voice) .... The King of Thieves/Cassim
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (1995) (VG) .... Sen. James Paladin Taggart, Con
Catherine the Great (1995) (TV) .... Pugachev
... aka Katharina die Große (Germany)
A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994) (TV) (voice) .... Charles Brickens
"Murder, She Wrote"
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Dear Deadly (1994) TV Episode .... Harry Mordecai
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Night of the Tarantula (1989) TV Episode .... Harry Waverly
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J.B. as in Jailbird (1988) TV Episode .... Lancaster
Robot in the Family (1994) .... Neighbor
The High Crusade (1994) .... Bruder Parvus
... aka High Crusade - Frikassee im Weltraum (Germany)
"The Untouchables"
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Death and Taxes: Part 2 (1994) TV Episode .... Agent Michael Malone
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Death and Taxes: Part 1 (1994) TV Episode .... Agent Michael Malone
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Bury My Heart at Starved Rock (1994) TV Episode .... Agent Michael Malone
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Apocalypse in Chicago (1994) TV Episode .... Agent Michael Malone
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Omerta (1994) TV Episode .... Agent Michael Malone
(9 more)
Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness (1994) (VG) (voice) .... Narrator
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (1994) (VG) (voice) .... Gen. James 'Paladin' Taggart/Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka
"A Mind to Kill"
... aka Yr Heliwr (UK: Welsh title)
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Black Silence (1994) TV Episode .... Roderick Tate
Shadows of Darkness (1994) .... Narrator
Cyborg Cop (1993) .... Kessel
"Animaniacs"
... aka Animaniacs (UK)
... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs (USA: complete title)
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Piano Rag/When Rita Met Runt (1993) TV Episode (voice) .... Tympannini (segment "Piano Rag (short)")
The Seventh Coin (1993) .... Captain Galil
... aka Worlds Apart
"The Pirates of Dark Water" (voice) .... Additional Voices (season 2)
... aka Dark Water (USA)
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The Living Treasure (1993) TV Episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
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The Soul Stealer (1993) TV Episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
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Sister of the Sword (1993) TV Episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
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The Pandawa Plague (1993) TV Episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
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The Game Players of Undaar (1992) TV Episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
(16 more)
The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter (1993) .... Professor Warren
... aka H.P. Lovecraft's The Unnamable Returns
... aka The Unnamable Returns
Sunset Grill (1993) .... Stockton
Ring of the Musketeers (1992) (TV) .... Maurice Treville
... aka Ring der Musketiere, Der (Germany)
"Batman"
... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
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The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy (1992) TV Episode (voice) .... 'Baron' Waclaw Jozek
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing (1992) (TV) .... Phillip Graff
... aka Perry Mason: The Case of the Posthumous Painter
Return to the Lost World (1992) .... Challenger
The Lost World (1992) .... Challenger
The Double 0 Kid (1992) .... Rudi Von Kseenbaum
Indiana Jones Adventures: The Ride (1992) (VG) .... Salla
South Beach (1992)
... aka Night Caller (UK: video title)
Canvas (1992) .... Nick
... aka Canvas: The Fine Art of Crime
Kabuto (1992) .... El Zaidan
... aka Shogun Warrior (Japan: English title) (UK)
... aka Shogun Mayeda (Japan)
"Tales from the Crypt"
... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
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Dead Wait (1991) TV Episode .... Duval
"Under Cover" (1991) TV Series .... Flynn
Under Cover (1991) (TV) .... Flynn
... aka The Company (UK)
"The Strauss Dynasty" (1991) (mini) TV Series .... Gribov
"Misteri della giungla nera, I" (1991) (mini) TV Series
... aka The Mysteries of the Dark Jungle
Secret Weapon (1990) (TV) .... Mossad Chief
Rebel Storm (1990) .... Donwaldo
... aka Rebel Waves
... aka Rising Storm
Tusks (1990) .... Roger Singh
... aka Fire in Eden
Desperado: Badlands Justice (1989) (TV) .... Richard Marriott
"Great Expectations" (1989) (mini) TV Series .... Joe Gargery
The Gifted One (1989) (TV) .... Carl Boardman
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) .... Sallah
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) (TV) .... Wilson Fisk
Goddess of Love (1988) (TV) .... Zeus
"War and Remembrance" (1988) (mini) TV Series .... Sammy Mutterperl
Giovane Toscanini, Il (1988) .... Claudio Rossi
... aka Toscanini (France)
... aka Young Toscanini (USA)
Higher Ground (1988) (TV) .... Lt. Smight
Waxwork (1988) .... Werewolf (Anton Webber)
... aka Reise zurück in der Zeit (West Germany)
"Noble House" (1988) (mini) TV Series .... Quillan Gornt
... aka James Clavell's Noble House
The Little Match Girl (1987) (TV) .... Police Chief Murphy
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987) (TV) .... Edward Tremaine
The Living Daylights (1987) .... General Leonid Pushkin
... aka Ian Fleming's 'The Living Daylights' (UK: complete title)
Predator: The Concert (1987) .... The Mountain Man
Firewalker (1986) .... Corky Taylor
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro (1986) .... Chris Tucker
Dot and the Whale (1986) (uncredited) .... Pirate #2
King Solomon's Mines (1985) .... Dogati
"Scarecrow and Mrs. King"
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Affair at Bromfield Hall (1984) TV Episode .... Lord Ralph Bromfield
Nairobi Affair (1984) (TV) .... Simon
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984) .... Baron Fortinbras
... aka Sword of the Valiant (USA: video box title)
... aka Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Gawain and the Green Knight
No Man's Land (1984) (TV) .... Grimshaw
"Robin of Sherwood"
... aka Robin Hood (USA)
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The King's Fool (1984) TV Episode .... King Richard
Kim (1984) (TV) .... Babu
Sahara (1983) .... Rasoul
Sadat (1983) (TV) .... Gamal Abdel Nasser
"Reilly: The Ace of Spies" (1983) (mini) TV Series .... Tanyatos
... aka Reilly: Ace of Spies (USA)
"The Quest" (1982) TV Series .... Sir Edward
"CHiPs"
... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
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Force Seven (1982) TV Episode (as John Rhys Davies) .... Nakura
Victor/Victoria (1982) .... Andre Cassell
Ivanhoe (1982) (TV) .... Front de Boeuf
Best Revenge (1982) .... Mustapha
... aka Misdeal (Canada: English title)
The Island of Adventure (1982) .... Smith
... aka Enid Blyton's The Island of Adventure (UK: complete title)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) .... Sallah
... aka Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (USA: video title)