Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Children
3 children
Residences
Isle of Man, Waikato Region
Education
University of East Anglia, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Truro School
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 117,621 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 51 years (1973-2024)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (50)
The Gates
Frederick Ladbroke
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Brine King (voice)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Sallah
Bad Cupid
Archie
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Galahad (voice)
Grizzly II: The Predator
Film
Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
Film
Killing Jesus
Film
Concrete Blondes
Kostas Jakobatos
Escape
Film
Biography
John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor and vocal artist. He is perhaps 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Rhys-Davies?
John Rhys-Davies is 81 years old, born on .
Where was John Rhys-Davies born?
John Rhys-Davies was born in Ammanford, Wales, UK.
What movies or shows has John Rhys-Davies been in?
John Rhys-Davies has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Gates (2024), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Bad Cupid (2021), Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (2020).
What is John Rhys-Davies known for?
John Rhys-Davies is primarily known as an actor. John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor and vocal artist. He is perhaps best known for playing the charismatic Arab excavator Sallah…
Where can I find more information about John Rhys-Davies?
You can find more about John Rhys-Davies on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
