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John Rhys-Davies

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Key facts

name John Rhys-Davies[1]
birth date 5 May 1944[1]
birth place Salisbury, Wiltshire, England[2]
nationality Welsh[1]
occupation actor[1]
known for Gimli in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy[1]

John Rhys-Davies is a Welsh actor born on 5 May 1944, known for playing Gimli in *The Lord of the Rings* and Sallah in *Indiana Jones*.

Context

John Rhys-Davies is a Welsh actor born on 5 May 1944, known for his roles in *The Lord of the Rings* and *Indiana Jones* films. He was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England [1].

Documented claims

  • He portrayed Sallah in the *Indiana Jones* franchise. [1]
  • He portrayed Gimli in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy. [1]
  • He is described as a Welsh actor. [1]

Questions and answers

Why did Gimli's actor not get the tattoo?

John Rhys-Davies did not get a tattoo for his role as Gimli. [1]

How tall was Gimli's actor?

John Rhys-Davies is 6 feet 5 inches tall. [1]

Sources

  1. John Rhys-Davies Bio - Golden Shoes Soccer Movie — goldenshoesmovie.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. John Rhys-Davies - Age, Bio, Family — famousbirthdays.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People