John Rhys-Davies

Acting

John Rhys-Davies

Born 5 May 1944 · Ammanford, Wales, UK · 82

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Gimli
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Gimli
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Gimli / Treebeard (voice)
Rick and Morty2013 · Series · BugAnne's Father (voice)
Raiders of the Lost Ark1981 · Film · Sallah
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade1989 · Film · Sallah

Filmography

Movies

149 films

Bone Keeper2026 · Film · Professor Harisson
Starbright2026 · Film · Raphael
Amazing Grace: The Untold Story2025 · Film · Old John Newton
The Gates2024 · Film · Frederick Ladbroke
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom2023 · Film · Brine King (voice)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny2023 · Film · Sallah
Kingslayer2022 · Film · Guillaume Maréchal
Bad Cupid2021 · Film · Archie
Moments in Spacetime2020 · Film · Mason
Valley of the Gods2020 · Film · Dr. Hermann
G-Loc2020 · Film · Henry
Tainted2020 · Film · Vladimir
I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland2020 · Film · Old Patrick
Shadowtown2020 · Film · Einar
Grizzly II: Revenge2020 · Film · Bouchard
Mosley2019 · Film · Warnie (voice)
Santa Fake2019 · Film · Jow
The Pilgrim's Progress2019 · Film · Evangelist (voice)
Silent Night: A Song for the World2018 · Film · Douglas Haig
Aquaman2018 · Film · Brine King (voice)
Aux2018 · Film · Jack
Camera Store2016 · Film · Pinky Steuben
Winter Thaw2016 · Film · Martin Avdeitch
The Apostle Peter: Redemption2016 · Film · Peter
The Blue Mauritius2016 · Film · Hanson
Many Beautiful Things2015 · Film · John Ruskin (voice)
Golden Shoes2015 · Film · Burt
Beyond the Mask2015 · Film · Charles Kemp
Killing Jesus2015 · Film · Annas
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet2014 · Film · Yousef (voice)
Time Lapse2014 · Film · Mr. Bezzeredes
Under Milk Wood2014 · Film · Voice
Saul: The Journey to Damascus2014 · Film · Caiphas
Apocalypse Pompeii2014 · Film · Colonel Carlos Dillard
Prisoners of the Sun2013 · Film · Professor Hayden Masterton
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map2013 · Film · Gnarlybeard (voice)
Concrete Blondes2013 · Film · Kostas Jakobatos
100 Degrees Below Zero2013 · Film · Ralph Dillard
Escape2012 · Film · Malcom Andrews
KJB: The Book That Changed the World2011 · Film · Himeself (Narrator)
Return to the Hiding Place2011 · Film · Eusi
Treasure Hunters2011 · Film
Ferocious Planet2011 · Film · Senator Jackson Crenshaw
Three Wise Women2010 · Film · Green
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes2010 · Film · Dr. Watson (voice)
Medium Raw2010 · Film · Elliot Carbon
31 North 62 East2009 · Film · John Hammond
Anacondas: Trail of Blood2009 · Film · Peter "J.D." Murdoch
Anaconda 3: Offspring2008 · Film · Peter "J.D." Murdoch
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles2008 · Film · Sangimel
Kiss Me Deadly2008 · Film · Yale Ericson
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale2007 · Film · Merick
The Ferryman2007 · Film · The Greek
The Legend of Sasquatch2007 · Film · Ranger Steve
One Night with the King2006 · Film · Mordecai
Shark Bait2006 · Film · Thorton (voice)
The King Maker2005 · Film · Phillippe
Shadows in the Sun2005 · Film · Mr. Andrew Benton
The Lost Angel2005 · Film · Father Kevin
The Game of Their Lives2005 · Film · Bill Jeffrey
Chupacabra Terror2005 · Film · Captain Randolph
Catching Kringle2004 · Film · Santa
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement2004 · Film · Viscount Mabrey
12 Days of Terror2004 · Film · Captain
Dragon Storm2004 · Film · King Fastrad
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Gimli
Coronado2003 · Film · Presidente Hugo Luis Ramos
Never Say Never Mind2003 · Film
The Medallion2003 · Film · Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
Justice League: Paradise Lost2003 · Film · Lord Hades (voice)
The Jungle Book 22003 · Film · Ranjan's Father (voice)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Gimli / Treebeard (voice)
Sabretooth2002 · Film · Anthony Bricklin
Endangered Species2002 · Film · Police Lt. Wyznowski
Scorcher2002 · Film · Dr. Matthew Sallin
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Gimli
Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol2000 · Film · Ivan
Star Trek: Voyager - Scorpion2000 · Film · Leonardo da Vinci
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists2000 · Film · King Akron
Britannic2000 · Film · Captain Barrett
Au Pair1999 · Film · Nigel Kent
Secret of the Andes1999 · Film · Father Claver
The Protector1997 · Film · Rasheed
Cats Don't Dance1997 · Film · Woolie Mammoth (voice)
Bloodsport III1996 · Film · Jacques Duvalier
Marquis de Sade1996 · Film · Inspector Marais
Aladdin and the King of Thieves1996 · Film · Cassim (voice)
The Great White Hype1996 · Film · Johnny Windsor
Catherine the Great1996 · Film · Pugachev
Echo of Blue1996 · Film
Glory Daze1995 · Film · Luther
A Flintstones Christmas Carol1994 · Film · Charles Brickens (voice)
The High Crusade1994 · Film · Bruder Parvus
Robot in the Family1994 · Film · Eli Taki / Rashmud / Sashri
Blood of the Innocent1994 · Film · Shmuda
Cyborg Cop1993 · Film · Kessel
Sunset Grill1993 · Film · Stockton
South Beach1993 · Film
The Seventh Coin1993 · Film · Captain Galil
The Magic Paintbrush1993 · Film · Zagal (voice)
The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter1992 · Film · Professor Warren
Canvas1992 · Film · Nick
The Double 0 Kid1992 · Film · Rudi Von Kseenbaum
Return to the Lost World1992 · Film · Professor George Challenger
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing1992 · Film · Phillip Graff
The Lost World1992 · Film · Challanger
Before the Storm1991 · Film · Flynn
Journey of Honor1991 · Film · El Zaidan
Under Cover1991 · Film · Flynn
The Strauss Dynasty1991 · Film · Gribov
Secret Weapon1990 · Film · Mossad Chief
Desperado: Badlands Justice1989 · Film · Richard Marriott
Rising Storm1989 · Film · Donwaldo
The Gifted One1989 · Film · Carl Boardman
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade1989 · Film · Sallah
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk1989 · Film · Wilson Fisk
Goddess of Love1988 · Film · Zeus
Young Toscanini1988 · Film · Rossi
Higher Ground1988 · Film
Tusks1988 · Film · Roger Singh
Waxwork1988 · Film · Werewolf
The Little Match Girl1987 · Film · Chief Murphy
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam1987 · Film · Edward Tremaine
The Living Daylights1987 · Film · General Leonid Pushkin
Firewalker1986 · Film · Corky Taylor
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro1986 · Film · Chris Tucker
King Solomon's Mines1985 · Film · Dogati
Best Revenge1984 · Film · Mustapha
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight1984 · Film · Baron Fortinbras
No Man's Land1984 · Film · Grimshaw
Kim1984 · Film · Babu
Nairobi Affair1984 · Film · Simon
Sahara1983 · Film · Rasoul
Victor/Victoria1982 · Film · André Cassell
Ivanhoe1982 · Film · Front de Boeuf
The Island of Adventure1981 · Film · Smith
Raiders of the Lost Ark1981 · Film · Sallah
Sphinx1981 · Film · Stephanos Markoulis
The Merchant of Venice1980 · Film · Salerio
Shogun1980 · Film · Vasco Rodrigues
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square1980 · Film · Solicitor
The Danedyke Mystery1979 · Film · Armchair
Henry VIII1979 · Film · Capucius, Ambassador from Emperor Charles V
The Nativity1978 · Film · Nestor
Fearless Frank1978 · Film
Beasts: During Barty's Party1976 · Film · Peter Newell
The Naked Civil Servant1975 · Film · Barndoor
Penny Gold1973 · Film · Rugby Player
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night1972 · Film · Caleb Selling

Filmography

Series

73 shows

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia2020 · Series · Galahad / Old Galahad (voice)
The Shannara Chronicles2016 · Series · Eventine
Documentary Now!2015 · Series · Garth Davies-Gruffudd
Harvey Beaks2015 · Series · Elder Bug (voice)
The Adventures of Puss in Boots2015 · Series · Goodsword (voice)
Rick and Morty2013 · Series · BugAnne's Father (voice)
Metal Hurlant Chronicles2012 · Series · L'alchimiste
Once Upon a Time2011 · Series · Grand Pabbie (voice)
Fish Hooks2010 · Series · Magic Apple (voice)
Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire2009 · Series
Legend of the Seeker2008 · Series · Horace
Psych2006 · Series · Curator
Revelations2005 · Series · Professor Lampley
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!2004 · Series
The Lady Musketeer2004 · Series · Porthos
Helen of Troy2003 · Series · King Priam of Troy
Fillmore!2002 · Series
Justice League2001 · Series · Lord Hades (voice)
The Zeta Project2001 · Series · Edgar Mandragora (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse2001 · Series · Oberon (voice)
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne2000 · Series
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Man Ray (voice)
Mickey Mouse Works1999 · Series · Oberon (voice)
You Wish1997 · Series · Mustafa
Bruno the Kid1996 · Series
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm1996 · Series · Asgarth (voice)
Arli$$1996 · Series · Davey Owen Jones
Pinky and the Brain1995 · Series
Freakazoid!1995 · Series · Professor Beasthead (voice)
Sliders1995 · Series · Maximillian Arturo
Star Trek: Voyager1995 · Series · Leonardo da Vinci
A Mind to Kill1994 · Series
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters1994 · Series · Head Judge / Zifdo (voice)
Gargoyles1994 · Series · Macbeth/Demona's Second (voice)
Fantastic Four1994 · Series · Thor (voice)
Duckman1994 · Series · The Sultan of Dendron (voice)
Animaniacs1993 · Series · Tympannini (voice)
Peak Practice1993 · Series · Mike King
The Untouchables1993 · Series · Michael Malone
Ring of the Musketeers1992 · Series · Maruice Treville
Batman: The Animated Series1992 · Series · 'Baron' Waclaw Jozek (voice)
The Strauss Dynasty1991 · Series · Gribov
The Legend of Prince Valiant1991 · Series
I Misteri Della Giungla Nera1991 · Series · O'Connor
Great Expectations1989 · Series · Joe Gargery
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Duval
War and Remembrance1988 · Series · Sammy Mutterperl
Noble House1988 · Series · Quillan Gornt
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Harry Waverly
Robin of Sherwood1984 · Series · King Richard
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 · Series
Reilly: Ace of Spies1983 · Series · Tanyatos
Peter and Paul1981 · Series · Silas
Shōgun1980 · Series · Vasco Rodrigues
The BBC Television Shakespeare1978 · Series · Salerio
Enemy at the Door1978 · Series · George Trenett
Hazell1978 · Series · Graves
BBC2 Play of the Week1977 · Series · Guy de Maupassant
19901977 · Series
CHiPs1977 · Series · Nakura (as John Rhys Davies)
Target1977 · Series · Hecht
Beasts1976 · Series · Peter Newell
I, Claudius1976 · Series · Macro
Quiller1975 · Series · Leindorf
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Ron Brett
Fall of Eagles1974 · Series · Zinoviev
Zodiac1974 · Series · Aikman
Warship1973 · Series
New Scotland Yard1972 · Series · DS Hill
The Guardians1971 · Series · First Guardian
Budgie1971 · Series · Laughing Spam Fritter
Z-Cars1962 · Series
Dixon of Dock Green1955 · Series · Dunlop