John Rhys-Davies
Born
May 5, 1944 (81 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Ammanford, Wales, UK
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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Known For

The Gates
Frederick Ladbroke
2024

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Brine King (voice)
2023

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Self
2023

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Sallah
2023

Kingslayer
Guillaume Maréchal
2022

Grizzly II: Revenge
Bouchard
2020

Beyond the Mask
Charles Kemp
2015

Under Milk Wood
Voice
2014

Time Lapse
Mr. Bezzeredes
2014

Saul: The Journey to Damascus
Caiphas
2014

Apocalypse Pompeii
Colonel Carlos Dillard
2014

Prisoners of the Sun
Professor Hayden Masterton
2013

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Gnarlybeard (voice)
2013

Concrete Blondes
Kostas Jakobatos
2013

100 Degrees Below Zero
Ralph Dillard
2013
Smokin'
Doctor
2013

Escape
Malcom Andrews
2012

Return to the Hiding Place
Eusi
2011

Treasure Hunters
2011

Ferocious Planet
Senator Jackson Crenshaw
2011

Three Wise Women
Green
2010

Medium Raw
Elliot Carbon
2010

31 North 62 East
John Hammond
2009

Anacondas: Trail of Blood
Peter "J.D." Murdoch
2009

Reclaiming the Blade
Narrator (voice)
2009

The Search for the Ark of the Covenant
Narrator
2008

Anaconda 3: Offspring
Peter "J.D." Murdoch
2008

Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
Sangimel
2008

Kiss Me Deadly
Yale Ericson
2008

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Merick
2007

The Ferryman
The Greek
2007

The Legend of Sasquatch
Ranger Steve
2007

One Night with the King
Mordecai
2006

Shark Bait
Thorton (voice)
2006

The King Maker
Phillippe
2005

Chupacabra Terror
Captain Randolph
2005

The Privileged Planet
Narrator
2004

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Viscount Mabrey
2004

12 Days of Terror
Captain
2004

Dragon Storm
King Fastrad
2004

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Gimli
2003

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
Self / Narrator
2003

Coronado
Presidente Hugo Luis Ramos
2003

Never Say Never Mind
2003

The Medallion
Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
2003

The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai
Narrator
2003

The Jungle Book 2
Ranjan's Father (voice)
2003

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Self
2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Gimli / Treebeard (voice)
2002

Sabretooth
Anthony Bricklin
2002

Endangered Species
Police Lt. Wyznowski
2002

Scorcher
Dr. Matthew Sallin
2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Gimli
2001

Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol
Ivan
2000

Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
King Akron
2000

Britannic
Captain Barrett
2000

Au Pair
Nigel Kent
1999

Secret of the Andes
Father Claver
1999

Bloodsport III
Jacques Duvalier
1996

Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh
Narrator (voice)
1996

Marquis de Sade
Inspector Marais
1996

Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Cassim (voice)
1996

The Great White Hype
Johnny Windsor
1996

Glory Daze
Luther
1995

A Flintstones Christmas Carol
Charles Brickens (voice)
1994

The High Crusade
Bruder Parvus
1994

Robot in the Family
Eli Taki / Rashmud / Sashri
1994

Blood of the Innocent
Shmuda
1994

Cyborg Cop
Kessel
1993

South Beach
1993

The Seventh Coin
Captain Galil
1993
The Magic Paintbrush
Zagal (voice)
1993

The Unnamable II
Professor Warren
1992

Canvas
Nick
1992

Return to the Lost World
Professor George Challenger
1992

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Phillip Graff
1992

The Lost World
Challanger
1992

Journey of Honor
El Zaidan
1991

Rising Storm
Donwaldo
1989

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Sallah
1989

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Wilson Fisk
1989

Young Toscanini
Rossi
1988

Tusks
Roger Singh
1988

Waxwork
Werewolf
1988

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Edward Tremaine
1987

The Living Daylights
General Leonid Pushkin
1987

Firewalker
Corky Taylor
1986

In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
Chris Tucker
1986

King Solomon's Mines
Dogati
1985

Best Revenge
Mustapha
1984

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Baron Fortinbras
1984

Kim
Babu
1984

Sahara
Rasoul
1983

Victor/Victoria
Andre Cassell
1982

Ivanhoe
Front de Boeuf
1982

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sallah
1981

Sphinx
Stephanos Markoulis
1981

The Nativity
Nestor
1978

Beasts: During Barty's Party
Peter Newell
1976

The Naked Civil Servant
Barndoor
1975

The Sword of Thyrus
King Athol

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Self
2023

Fragments of Truth
Narrator (voice)
2018

Camera Store
Pinky Steuben
2016

The Apostle Peter: Redemption
Peter
2016

The Blue Mauritius
Hanson
2016

Many Beautiful Things
John Ruskin (voice)
2015

Golden Shoes
Burt
2015

The Watchmaker's Apprentice
Narrator
2015

Killing Jesus
Annas
2015

Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
Self
2015

Let The Season In
Self / Narrator
2014

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson (voice)
2010

Shadows in the Sun
Mr. Andrew Benton
2005

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Self
2004

Justice League: Paradise Lost
Lord Hades (voice)
2003

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Narrator (voice)
2001
The Gold Cross
Rodrigues
2000

Body Armor
Rasheed
1997

Catherine the Great
Pugachev
1996

Echo of Blue
1996

The Double 0 Kid
Rudi Von Kseenbaum
1992

Before the Storm
Flynn
1991

Under Cover
Flynn
1991

The Strauss Dynasty
Gribov
1991

The Gifted One
Carl Boardman
1989

Goddess of Love
Zeus
1988

Higher Ground
1988

The Little Match Girl
Chief Murphy
1987

No Man's Land
Grimshaw
1984

Nameless
Barnaby

Starbright
Raphael
2025

Silent Night: A Song for the World
Douglas Haig
2021

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Self - Actor (archive footage)
2021

Bad Cupid
Archie
2021

Moments in Spacetime
Mason
2020

Valley of the Gods
Dr. Hermann
2020

G-Loc
Henry
2020

Tainted
Vladimir
2020

Josh Gates Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
2020

I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland
2020

Shadowtown
Einar
2020

Mosley
Warnie (voice)
2019

Santa Fake
Jow
2019

The Pilgrim's Progress
Evangelist (voice)
2019

Aquaman
Brine King (voice)
2018

Aux
Jack
2018

I Am Israel
Narrator
2017

Winter Thaw
Martin Avdeitch
2016

The Shannara Chronicles
Eventine · (8 episodes)
2016

Missing Christmas
Narrator / Santa (voice)
2012

Metal Hurlant Chronicles
L'alchimiste · (1 episode)
2012

Once Upon a Time
Grand Pabbie (voice) · (3 episodes)
2011

The King James Bible: The Book That Changed the World
Himeself (Narrator)
2011

Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
(3 episodes)
2009

Psych
Curator · (1 episode)
2006

The Lost Angel
Father Kevin
2005

The Game of Their Lives
Bill Jeffrey
2005

Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Self
2005
Catching Kringle
Santa
2004

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
(1 episode)
2004

Vlad
Narrator
2004

The Making of the Return of the King
Self
2004

Stars of the Pharaohs
Narrator
2004

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
self
2003
The Making of Shōgun
2003

The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
Narrator (voice)
2003

Helen of Troy
King Priam of Troy · (2 episodes)
2003

The Making of The Two Towers
2003

Fillmore!
(1 episode)
2002

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Self
2002

A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
Self
2001

Quest for the Ring
Self
2001

Justice League
Lord Hades (voice) · (2 episodes)
2001

The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
(2 episodes)
2000

SpongeBob SquarePants
Man Ray (voice) · (2 episodes)
1999

You Wish
Mustafa · (13 episodes)
1997

Cats Don't Dance
Woolie Mammoth (voice)
1997

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Asgarth (voice) · (1 episode)
1996

Pinky and the Brain
(1 episode)
1995

Freakazoid!
Professor Beasthead (voice) · (1 episode)
1995

A Mind to Kill
(1 episode)
1994

Gargoyles
Macbeth/Demona's Second (voice) · (4 episodes)
1994

Fantastic Four
Thor (voice) · (2 episodes)
1994

Sunset Grill
Stockton
1993

The Untouchables
Michael Malone · (42 episodes)
1993

The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Host
1992

Batman: The Animated Series
'Baron' Waclaw Jozek (voice) · (1 episode)
1992

The Legend of Prince Valiant
(1 episode)
1991
Under Cover
Flynn · (14 episodes)
1991

Archaeology
Host · (15 episodes)
1991

I Misteri Della Giungla Nera
O'Connor · (5 episodes)
1991

Secret Weapon
Mossad Chief
1990

Desperado: Badlands Justice
Richard Marriott
1989

War and Remembrance
Sammy Mutterperl · (12 episodes)
1988

Noble House
Quillan Gornt · (4 episodes)
1988

Murder, She Wrote
Lancaster · (1 episode)
1984

Murder, She Wrote
Harry Mordecai · (1 episode)
1984

Robin of Sherwood
(1 episode)
1984

Nairobi Affair
Simon
1984
The Island of Adventure
Smith
1981

The Merchant of Venice
Salerio
1980

Shōgun
Vasco Rodrigues · (5 episodes)
1980

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Solicitor
1980

Henry VIII
Capucius, Ambassador from Emperor Charles V
1979

DragonMan: The Adventures of Luke Starr
Jarred Starr

The Way of the Wind
Uriah the Chief Elder

Bone Keeper
Overhill Manor

Arliss
(1 episode)
1996

Sliders
Maximillian Arturo · (47 episodes)
1995

Star Trek: Voyager
Leonardo da Vinci · (2 episodes)
1995

Duckman
The Sultan of Dendron (voice) · (1 episode)
1994

Tales from the Crypt
Duval · (1 episode)
1989

Murder, She Wrote
Harry Waverly · (1 episode)
1984

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(1 episode)
1983

Question Time
Self - Panellist · (1 episode)
1979

The BBC Television Shakespeare
Salerio · (1 episode)
1978

Hazell
(1 episode)
1978

1990
(1 episode)
1977

CHiPs
Nakura (as John Rhys Davies) · (1 episode)
1977

Beasts
Peter Newell · (1 episode)
1976

I, Claudius
(2 episodes)
1976

Quiller
Leindorf · (1 episode)
1975

The Sweeney
Ron Brett · (1 episode)
1975

Within These Walls
(1 episode)
1974

Penny Gold
Rugby Player
1973

Warship
(1 episode)
1973

The Adventures of Black Beauty
Alfred Kidney · (1 episode)
1972

The Guardians
(1 episode)
1971

Dixon of Dock Green
Dunlop · (1 episode)
1955
Lantern City
Desmond Wilhorn · (0 episode)

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Galahad (voice) · (10 episodes)
2020

Reunited Apart
Self · (1 episode)
2020

Documentary Now!
Garth Davies-Gruffudd · (1 episode)
2015

Harvey Beaks
Elder Bug (voice) · (1 episode)
2015

The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Goodsword (voice) · (1 episode)
2015

Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Bouchard (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2013

Honest Trailers
Voice of the Brine King (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2012

Face Off
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2011

Fish Hooks
Magic Apple (voice) · (1 episode)
2010

Legend of the Seeker
Horace · (1 episode)
2008

Revelations
Professor Lampley · (6 episodes)
2005

The Lady Musketeer
Porthos · (2 episodes)
2004

The Zeta Project
Edgar Mandragora (voice) · (1 episode)
2001

Disney's House of Mouse
Oberon (voice) · (1 episode)
2001

Mickey Mouse Works
Oberon (voice) · (1 episode)
1999

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Head Judge / Zifdo (voice) · (1 episode)
1994

Gargoyles
Findlaech (voice) · (1 episode)
1994

Gargoyles
Macbeth (voice) · (8 episodes)
1994

Gargoyles
Arthur Morwood-Smyth (voice) · (1 episode)
1994

Animaniacs
Tympannini (voice) · (1 episode)
1993

Peak Practice
Mike King · (1 episode)
1993

Ring of the Musketeers
Maruice Treville · (4 episodes)
1992

The Strauss Dynasty
Gribov · (6 episodes)
1991
Great Expectations
Joe Gargery · (6 episodes)
1991
Sadat
Gamal Abdel Nasser · (2 episodes)
1983

Reilly: Ace of Spies
Tanyatos · (1 episode)
1983

The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Self
1981

Peter and Paul
Silas · (2 episodes)
1981
Fox
Warleigh
1980

The Danedyke Mystery
Armchair
1979

Fearless Frank
1978

BBC2 Play of the Week
Guy de Maupassant · (1 episode)
1977

Target
Hecht · (1 episode)
1977

I, Claudius
Naevius Sutorius Macro · (12 episodes)
1976

The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
Caleb Selling
1972

Legends of Ileydria
Narrator · (1 episode)

Enemy at the Door
George Trenett · (1 episode)
1978

Budgie
Laughing Spam Fritter · (2 episodes)
1971

Z-Cars
(1 episode)
1962