John Rhys-Davies
Known for
A Welsh actor of imposing presence and a deep voice, John Rhys-Davies is celebrated for two very different roles: the dwarf Gimli in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the colorful excavator Sallah in the 'Indiana Jones' adventures. His bulk and booming voice made him a memorable supporting player of adventure cinema. He also starred in the series 'Sliders' and has lent his voice to numerous animation and video-game characters. His register combines epic solemnity with a sly, good-natured humor.
John Rhys-Davies
106 Movies
60 Series
A Welsh actor of imposing presence and a deep voice, John Rhys-Davies is celebrated for two very different roles: the dwarf Gimli in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the colorful excavator Sallah in the 'Indiana Jones' adventures. His bulk and booming voice made him a memorable supporting player of adventure cinema. He also starred in the series 'Sliders' and has lent his voice to numerous animation and video-game characters. His register combines epic solemnity with a sly, good-natured humor.
Movies
Plays Gimli
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Plays Gimli
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Plays Gimli / Treebeard (voice)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
Plays Brine King (voice)
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2023
Plays Sallah
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
Plays Brine King (voice)
Aquaman
2018
Plays Sallah
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023
Plays Sallah
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989
Plays Raphael
Starbright
2026
Plays Viscount Mabrey
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004
Plays Ranjan's Father (voice)
The Jungle Book 2
2003
Plays General Leonid Pushkin
The Living Daylights
1987
Plays Cassim (voice)
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996
Plays Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
The Medallion
2003
Plays Merick
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
2007
Plays Thorton (voice)
Shark Bait
2006
Plays Mr. Bezzeredes
Time Lapse
2014
Plays Rasoul
Sahara
1983
Plays Dogati
King Solomon's Mines
1985
Plays Werewolf
Waxwork
1988
Plays Corky Taylor
Firewalker
1986
Plays Woolie Mammoth (voice)
Cats Don't Dance
1997
Plays Dr. Watson (voice)
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
2010
Plays André Cassell
Victor/Victoria
1982
Plays Bouchard
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020
Plays Mordecai
One Night with the King
2006
Plays Professor Harisson
Bone Keeper
2026
Plays Johnny Windsor
The Great White Hype
1996
Plays Gnarlybeard (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013
Plays Mr. Andrew Benton
Shadows in the Sun
2005
Plays Luther
Glory Daze
1995
Plays Jacques Duvalier
Bloodsport III
1996
Plays Yousef (voice)
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
2014
Plays Sangimel
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008
Plays Ralph Dillard
100 Degrees Below Zero
2013
Plays Evangelist (voice)
The Pilgrim's Progress
2019
Plays Anthony Bricklin
Sabretooth
2002
Plays Father
Ellston Bay
Plays Bill Jeffrey
The Game of Their Lives
2005
Plays Warnie (voice)
Mosley
2019
Plays Charles Kemp
Beyond the Mask
2015
Plays Professor Hayden Masterton
Prisoners of the Sun
2013
Plays Stephanos Markoulis
Sphinx
1981
Plays Henry
G-Loc
2020
Plays Presidente Hugo Luis Ramos
Coronado
2003
Plays Archie
Bad Cupid
2021
Plays Frederick Ladbroke
The Gates
2024
Plays Bruder Parvus
The High Crusade
1994
Plays Solicitor
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
1980
Plays King Akron
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
2000
TV Shows
Writer
Plays Maximillian Arturo
Sliders
1995
Plays Michael Malone
The Untouchables
1993
Plays Galahad (voice)
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
2020
Plays Macbeth (voice)
Gargoyles
1994
Plays Eventine
The Shannara Chronicles
2016
Plays Sammy Mutterperl
War and Remembrance
1988
Plays Professor Lampley
Revelations
2005
Plays Gribov
The Strauss Dynasty
1991
Plays Joe Gargery
Great Expectations
1989
Plays Vasco Rodrigues
Shōgun
1980
Plays O'Connor
I Misteri Della Giungla Nera
1991
Plays Laughing Spam Fritter
Budgie
1971
Plays Quillan Gornt
Noble House
1988
Plays Maruice Treville
Ring of the Musketeers
1992
Plays Grand Pabbie (voice)
Once Upon a Time
2011
Plays Mustafa
You Wish
1997
Plays Leonardo da Vinci
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays Thor (voice)
Fantastic Four
1994
Plays King Priam of Troy
Helen of Troy
2003
Plays Lord Hades (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Man Ray (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Plays Porthos
The Lady Musketeer
2004
Plays Silas
Peter and Paul
1981
Plays Macro
I, Claudius
1976
Plays Harry Waverly
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays The Sultan of Dendron (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Nakura (as John Rhys Davies)
CHiPs
1977
Plays Davey Owen Jones
Arli$$
1996
Plays Duval
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Ron Brett
The Sweeney
1975
Latest Trailers
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Bone Keeper
Full Filmography
Bone Keeper
Professor Harisson
2026
Film
Starbright
Raphael
2026
Film
Machine Heart
Narrator
2025
Film
The Gates
Frederick Ladbroke
2024
Film
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Brine King (voice)
2023
Film
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Sallah
2023
Film
Kingslayer
Guillaume Maréchal
2022
Film
Bad Cupid
Archie
2021
Film
Moments in Spacetime
Mason
2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Rhys-Davies and where are they from?
John Rhys-Davies is 82 years old, born on May 5, 1944 in Ammanford, Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of John Rhys-Davies?
John Rhys-Davies is best known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
How many movies has John Rhys-Davies been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), John Rhys-Davies has appeared in 104 movies and 60 TV shows.
What was John Rhys-Davies's first movie?
The career of John Rhys-Davies began with The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night (1972).
What is John Rhys-Davies's most recent movie or series?
John Rhys-Davies's most recent release is Bone Keeper, which premiered on April 2, 2026.
What TV shows has John Rhys-Davies appeared in?
On television, John Rhys-Davies has appeared in Rick and Morty, SpongeBob SquarePants, Once Upon a Time, Batman: The Animated Series.
John Rhys-Davies
1944-05-05 · Ammanford, Wales, UK
John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor and vocal artist. He is best known for playing the charismatic Arab excavator Sallah in the Indiana Jones films and the dwarf Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, in which he also voiced the ent, Treebeard. He also played Agent Michael Malone in the 1993 remake of the 1950s television series The Untouchables, Professor Maximillian Arturo in Sliders, King Richard I in Robin of Sherwood, General Leonid Pushkin in the James Bond film The Living Daylights, and Macro in I, Claudius. Additionally, he provided the voices of Cassim in Disney's Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Man Ray in SpongeBob SquarePants, and Tobias in the computer game Freelancer. He is also the narrator for the TV show Wildboyz.