• Date of Birth: May 05, 1944
  • Place of Birth: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK

John Rhys-Davies Biography


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Replace this image with an actor photoJohn Rhys-Davies mini-bio: 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). 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.

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Comments


  • madmatty2k7
    why are you commenting as if to say it really is him, if it was him he would write in the person instead of saying John Rhys-Davies...
    posted 458 days ago
  • limegreenhightops
    "Certainty of deat...slight chance of success...What are we waiting for?!"
    --LOTR, ROTK

    XD
    posted 775 days ago
  • beautifulestgirl
    Hilarious man, truly
    posted 854 days ago
  • magicinthemaking
    Hiya Davies!! Just wanted to say that Gimli MADE the LOTR movies. I don't know that I would have liked them very well without the skill you brought to the character. WELL DONE!!!!!!
    posted 989 days ago
  • Lemmingrocker1311
    I love his voice its so cool!
    posted 1099 days ago

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