John Rhys-Davies
Born
May 5, 1944 (age 81)
Birthplace
Ammanford, Wales, UK

John Rhys-Davies

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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Movies

Starbright
Starbright
2025
Raphael
Machine Heart
Machine Heart
2025
Narrator
I AM ISRAEL: The Mountain of the King
I AM ISRAEL: The Mountain of the King
2025
Narrator
The Gates
The Gates
2024 ★ 5.0
Frederick Ladbroke
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2023 ★ 6.6
Brine King (voice)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023 ★ 6.5
Sallah
Kingslayer
Kingslayer
2022 ★ 5.6
Guillaume Maréchal
Silent Night: A Song for the World
Silent Night: A Song for the World
2021 ★ 5.5
Douglas Haig
Bad Cupid
Bad Cupid
2021 ★ 4.3
Archie
Moments in Spacetime
Moments in Spacetime
2020 ★ 6.0
Mason
Valley of the Gods
Valley of the Gods
2020 ★ 5.1
Dr. Hermann
G-Loc
G-Loc
2020 ★ 5.6
Henry
Tainted
Tainted
2020 ★ 4.5
Vladimir
I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland
I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland
2020 ★ 6.9
Shadowtown
Shadowtown
2020 ★ 3.9
Einar
Grizzly II: Revenge
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020 ★ 2.9
Bouchard
Mosley
Mosley
2019 ★ 6.8
Warnie (voice)
Santa Fake
Santa Fake
2019 ★ 3.8
Jow
The Pilgrim's Progress
The Pilgrim's Progress
2019 ★ 7.6
Evangelist (voice)
Aquaman
Aquaman
2018 ★ 6.9
Brine King (voice)
Fragments of Truth
Fragments of Truth
2018
Narrator (voice)
Aux
Aux
2018 ★ 6.3
Jack
I AM ISRAEL
I AM ISRAEL
2017
Narrator
Camera Store
Camera Store
2016 ★ 5.7
Pinky Steuben
Winter Thaw
Winter Thaw
2016
Martin Avdeitch
The Apostle Peter: Redemption
The Apostle Peter: Redemption
2016 ★ 6.6
Peter
The Blue Mauritius
The Blue Mauritius
2016
Hanson
Many Beautiful Things
Many Beautiful Things
2015 ★ 6.0
John Ruskin (voice)
Golden Shoes
Golden Shoes
2015 ★ 5.7
Burt
The Watchmaker's Apprentice
The Watchmaker's Apprentice
2015 ★ 7.3
Narrator
Beyond the Mask
Beyond the Mask
2015 ★ 5.5
Charles Kemp
Killing Jesus
Killing Jesus
2015 ★ 6.3
Annas
Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
2014 ★ 6.0
Voice
Time Lapse
Time Lapse
2014 ★ 6.5
Mr. Bezzeredes
Saul: The Journey to Damascus
Saul: The Journey to Damascus
2014 ★ 7.5
Caiphas
Apocalypse Pompeii
Apocalypse Pompeii
2014 ★ 4.7
Colonel Carlos Dillard
Prisoners of the Sun
Prisoners of the Sun
2013 ★ 3.9
Professor Hayden Masterton
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013 ★ 8.3
Gnarlybeard (voice)
Concrete Blondes
Concrete Blondes
2013 ★ 4.8
Kostas Jakobatos
100 Degrees Below Zero
100 Degrees Below Zero
2013 ★ 4.3
Ralph Dillard
Smokin'
Smokin'
2013
Doctor
Missing Christmas
Missing Christmas
2012
Narrator / Santa (voice)
Escape
Escape
2012 ★ 4.7
Malcom Andrews
KJB: The Book That Changed the World
KJB: The Book That Changed the World
2011 ★ 10.0
Himeself (Narrator)
Return to the Hiding Place
Return to the Hiding Place
2011 ★ 6.0
Eusi
Treasure Hunters
Treasure Hunters
2011 ★ 4.2
Ferocious Planet
Ferocious Planet
2011 ★ 4.3
Senator Jackson Crenshaw
Three Wise Women
Three Wise Women
2010 ★ 4.8
Green
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
2010 ★ 6.5
Dr. Watson (voice)
Medium Raw
Medium Raw
2010 ★ 4.8
Elliot Carbon
31 North 62 East
31 North 62 East
2009 ★ 4.8
John Hammond
Anacondas: Trail of Blood
Anacondas: Trail of Blood
2009 ★ 4.7
Peter "J.D." Murdoch
Reclaiming the Blade
Reclaiming the Blade
2009 ★ 5.9
Narrator (voice)
The Search for the Ark of the Covenant
The Search for the Ark of the Covenant
2008
Narrator
Anaconda 3: Offspring
Anaconda 3: Offspring
2008 ★ 4.7
Peter "J.D." Murdoch
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008 ★ 5.1
Sangimel
Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly
2008 ★ 4.9
Yale Ericson
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
2007 ★ 4.8
Merick
The Ferryman
The Ferryman
2007 ★ 4.6
The Greek
The Legend of Sasquatch
The Legend of Sasquatch
2007 ★ 4.7
Ranger Steve
One Night with the King
One Night with the King
2006 ★ 6.7
Mordecai
Shark Bait
Shark Bait
2006 ★ 5.0
Thorton (voice)
The King Maker
The King Maker
2005 ★ 4.2
Phillippe
Shadows in the Sun
Shadows in the Sun
2005 ★ 6.2
Mr. Andrew Benton
The Lost Angel
The Lost Angel
2005 ★ 3.4
Father Kevin
The Game of Their Lives
The Game of Their Lives
2005 ★ 5.7
Bill Jeffrey
Chupacabra Terror
Chupacabra Terror
2005 ★ 5.1
Captain Randolph
Catching Kringle
Catching Kringle
2004 ★ 2.0
Santa
The Privileged Planet
The Privileged Planet
2004 ★ 7.0
Narrator
Vlad
Vlad
2004 ★ 3.9
Narrator
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004 ★ 6.7
Viscount Mabrey
12 Days of Terror
12 Days of Terror
2004 ★ 5.4
Captain
Dragon Storm
Dragon Storm
2004 ★ 4.8
King Fastrad
Stars of the Pharaohs
Stars of the Pharaohs
2004
Narrator
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 ★ 8.5
Gimli
Coronado
Coronado
2003 ★ 4.2
Presidente Hugo Luis Ramos
The Making of Shōgun
The Making of Shōgun
2003
Never Say Never Mind
Never Say Never Mind
2003
The Medallion
The Medallion
2003 ★ 5.6
Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
Justice League: Paradise Lost
Justice League: Paradise Lost
2003 ★ 7.6
Lord Hades (voice)
The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai
The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai
2003
Narrator
The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
2003 ★ 6.0
Narrator (voice)
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
2003 ★ 8.8
The Jungle Book 2
The Jungle Book 2
2003 ★ 5.9
Ranjan's Father (voice)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 ★ 8.4
Gimli / Treebeard (voice)
Sabretooth
Sabretooth
2002 ★ 4.6
Anthony Bricklin
Endangered Species
Endangered Species
2002 ★ 4.0
Police Lt. Wyznowski
Scorcher
Scorcher
2002 ★ 4.5
Dr. Matthew Sallin
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 ★ 6.5
Narrator (voice)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 ★ 8.4
Gimli
Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol
Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol
2000 ★ 4.9
Ivan
The Gold Cross
The Gold Cross
2000
Rodrigues
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
2000 ★ 4.5
King Akron
Britannic
Britannic
2000 ★ 6.8
Captain Barrett
Au Pair
Au Pair
1999 ★ 5.7
Nigel Kent
Secret of the Andes
Secret of the Andes
1999 ★ 6.8
Father Claver
The Protector
The Protector
1997 ★ 2.4
Rasheed
Cats Don't Dance
Cats Don't Dance
1997 ★ 7.2
Woolie Mammoth (voice)
Bloodsport III
Bloodsport III
1996 ★ 5.5
Jacques Duvalier
Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh
Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh
1996 ★ 7.2
Narrator (voice)
Marquis de Sade
Marquis de Sade
1996 ★ 3.4
Inspector Marais
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996 ★ 6.3
Cassim (voice)
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype
1996 ★ 5.3
Johnny Windsor
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great
1996 ★ 5.5
Pugachev
Echo of Blue
Echo of Blue
1996 ★ 5.0
Glory Daze
Glory Daze
1995 ★ 5.1
Luther
A Flintstones Christmas Carol
A Flintstones Christmas Carol
1994 ★ 6.7
Charles Brickens (voice)
The High Crusade
The High Crusade
1994 ★ 4.9
Bruder Parvus
Robot in the Family
Robot in the Family
1994 ★ 1.7
Eli Taki / Rashmud / Sashri
Blood of the Innocent
Blood of the Innocent
1994 ★ 4.5
Shmuda
Cyborg Cop
Cyborg Cop
1993 ★ 4.3
Kessel
Sunset Grill
Sunset Grill
1993 ★ 3.6
Stockton
South Beach
South Beach
1993 ★ 2.8
The Seventh Coin
The Seventh Coin
1993 ★ 3.0
Captain Galil
The Magic Paintbrush
The Magic Paintbrush
1993
Zagal (voice)
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
1992 ★ 7.0
Host
The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter
The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter
1992 ★ 4.6
Professor Warren
Canvas
Canvas
1992 ★ 4.9
Nick
The Double 0 Kid
The Double 0 Kid
1992 ★ 4.8
Rudi Von Kseenbaum
Return to the Lost World
Return to the Lost World
1992 ★ 5.5
Professor George Challenger
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
1992 ★ 6.6
Phillip Graff
The Lost World
The Lost World
1992 ★ 5.2
Challanger
Before the Storm
Before the Storm
1991
Flynn
Journey of Honor
Journey of Honor
1991 ★ 4.6
El Zaidan
Under Cover
Under Cover
1991
Flynn
The Strauss Dynasty
The Strauss Dynasty
1991 ★ 8.2
Gribov
Secret Weapon
Secret Weapon
1990 ★ 6.0
Mossad Chief
Desperado: Badlands Justice
Desperado: Badlands Justice
1989
Richard Marriott
Rising Storm
Rising Storm
1989 ★ 4.3
Donwaldo
The Gifted One
The Gifted One
1989 ★ 7.0
Carl Boardman
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989 ★ 7.8
Sallah
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989 ★ 6.4
Wilson Fisk
Goddess of Love
Goddess of Love
1988 ★ 4.0
Zeus
Young Toscanini
Young Toscanini
1988 ★ 5.9
Rossi
Higher Ground
Higher Ground
1988 ★ 5.0
Tusks
Tusks
1988 ★ 2.4
Roger Singh
Waxwork
Waxwork
1988 ★ 6.2
Werewolf
The Little Match Girl
The Little Match Girl
1987 ★ 4.5
Chief Murphy
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987 ★ 6.7
Edward Tremaine
The Living Daylights
The Living Daylights
1987 ★ 6.5
General Leonid Pushkin
Firewalker
Firewalker
1986 ★ 5.3
Corky Taylor
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
1986 ★ 7.8
Chris Tucker
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines
1985 ★ 5.4
Dogati
Best Revenge
Best Revenge
1984
Mustapha
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1984 ★ 5.2
Baron Fortinbras
No Man's Land
No Man's Land
1984 ★ 6.0
Grimshaw
Kim
Kim
1984 ★ 6.0
Babu
Nairobi Affair
Nairobi Affair
1984 ★ 4.8
Simon
Sahara
Sahara
1983 ★ 5.7
Rasoul
Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria
1982 ★ 7.3
Andre Cassell
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
1982 ★ 6.3
Front de Boeuf
The Island of Adventure
The Island of Adventure
1981 ★ 4.5
Smith
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981 ★ 7.9
Sallah
Sphinx
Sphinx
1981 ★ 5.5
Stephanos Markoulis
The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
1980 ★ 7.0
Salerio
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
1980 ★ 6.1
Solicitor
Fox
Fox
1980 ★ 1.0
Warleigh
The Danedyke Mystery
The Danedyke Mystery
1979
Armchair
Henry VIII
Henry VIII
1979 ★ 6.5
Capucius, Ambassador from Emperor Charles V
The Nativity
The Nativity
1978 ★ 6.0
Nestor
Fearless Frank
Fearless Frank
1978
Beasts: During Barty's Party
Beasts: During Barty's Party
1976 ★ 10.0
Peter Newell
The Naked Civil Servant
The Naked Civil Servant
1975 ★ 6.6
Barndoor
Penny Gold
Penny Gold
1973 ★ 5.7
Rugby Player
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
1972
Caleb Selling
The Way of the Wind
The Way of the Wind
Uriah the Chief Elder
The Sword of Thyrus
The Sword of Thyrus
King Athol
DragonMan: The Adventures of Luke Starr
DragonMan: The Adventures of Luke Starr
Jarred Starr
Nameless
Nameless
Barnaby
Overhill Manor
Overhill Manor
Heart of Aldoria
Heart of Aldoria
Theron
Ellston Bay
Ellston Bay
Father
Bone Keeper
Bone Keeper
Solomon Quinn
Solomon Quinn

TV Series

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
2020 ★ 8.2
Galahad (voice)
10 Episodes
The Shannara Chronicles
The Shannara Chronicles
2016 ★ 6.9
Eventine
8 Episodes
Documentary Now!
Documentary Now!
2015 ★ 7.0
Garth Davies-Gruffudd
1 Episode
Harvey Beaks
Harvey Beaks
2015 ★ 6.3
Elder Bug (voice)
1 Episode
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
2015 ★ 7.1
Goodsword (voice)
1 Episode
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
2013 ★ 8.7
BugAnne's Father (voice)
1 Episode
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013 ★ 7.8
Bouchard (archive footage)
1 Episode
Metal Hurlant Chronicles
Metal Hurlant Chronicles
2012 ★ 6.0
L'alchimiste
1 Episode
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
2011 ★ 7.4
Grand Pabbie (voice)
3 Episodes
Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
2010 ★ 6.5
Magic Apple (voice)
1 Episode
Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
2009 ★ 6.1
3 Episodes
Legend of the Seeker
Legend of the Seeker
2008 ★ 7.4
Horace
1 Episode
Psych
Psych
2006 ★ 7.9
Curator
1 Episode
Revelations
Revelations
2005 ★ 5.7
Professor Lampley
6 Episodes
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
2004 ★ 7.2
1 Episode
The Lady Musketeer
The Lady Musketeer
2004 ★ 5.2
Porthos
2 Episodes
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy
2003 ★ 6.1
King Priam of Troy
2 Episodes
Fillmore!
Fillmore!
2002 ★ 7.4
1 Episode
Justice League
Justice League
2001 ★ 8.2
Lord Hades (voice)
2 Episodes
The Zeta Project
The Zeta Project
2001 ★ 7.5
Edgar Mandragora (voice)
1 Episode
Disney's House of Mouse
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 ★ 7.4
Oberon (voice)
1 Episode
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
2000 ★ 6.7
2 Episodes
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999 ★ 7.7
Man Ray (voice)
2 Episodes
Mickey Mouse Works
Mickey Mouse Works
1999 ★ 6.9
Oberon (voice)
1 Episode
You Wish
You Wish
1997 ★ 4.0
Mustafa
13 Episodes
Bruno the Kid
Bruno the Kid
1996 ★ 6.0
1 Episode
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996 ★ 7.0
Asgarth (voice)
1 Episode
Arli$$
Arli$$
1996 ★ 6.7
1 Episode
Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain
1995 ★ 7.7
1 Episode
Freakazoid!
Freakazoid!
1995 ★ 7.8
Professor Beasthead (voice)
1 Episode
Sliders
Sliders
1995 ★ 7.6
Maximillian Arturo
47 Episodes
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
1995 ★ 7.8
Leonardo da Vinci
2 Episodes
A Mind to Kill
A Mind to Kill
1994
1 Episode
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
1994 ★ 7.8
Head Judge / Zifdo (voice)
1 Episode
Gargoyles
Gargoyles
1994 ★ 8.1
Macbeth/Demona's Second (voice)
4 Episodes
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
1994 ★ 6.5
Thor (voice)
2 Episodes
Duckman
Duckman
1994 ★ 7.1
The Sultan of Dendron (voice)
1 Episode
Animaniacs
Animaniacs
1993 ★ 8.0
Tympannini (voice)
1 Episode
Peak Practice
Peak Practice
1993 ★ 6.1
Mike King
1 Episode
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
1993 ★ 7.3
Michael Malone
42 Episodes
Ring of the Musketeers
Ring of the Musketeers
1992 ★ 4.0
Maruice Treville
4 Episodes
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 ★ 8.6
'Baron' Waclaw Jozek (voice)
1 Episode
Tales from the Crypt - Uncut
Tales from the Crypt - Uncut
1992
32 Episodes
The Strauss Dynasty
The Strauss Dynasty
1991
Gribov
6 Episodes
The Legend of Prince Valiant
The Legend of Prince Valiant
1991 ★ 6.5
1 Episode
Under Cover
Under Cover
1991 ★ 6.0
Flynn
14 Episodes
Archaeology
Archaeology
1991 ★ 4.0
Host
15 Episodes
I Misteri Della Giungla Nera
I Misteri Della Giungla Nera
1991 ★ 8.5
O'Connor
5 Episodes
Great Expectations
Great Expectations
1989 ★ 6.2
Joe Gargery
6 Episodes
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 ★ 7.9
Duval
1 Episode
War and Remembrance
War and Remembrance
1988 ★ 7.8
Sammy Mutterperl
12 Episodes
Noble House
Noble House
1988 ★ 7.0
Quillan Gornt
4 Episodes
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 ★ 7.5
Harry Waverly
1 Episode
Robin of Sherwood
Robin of Sherwood
1984 ★ 7.6
1 Episode
Sadat
Sadat
1983 ★ 7.0
Gamal Abdel Nasser
2 Episodes
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983 ★ 6.4
1 Episode
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983 ★ 7.0
Tanyatos
1 Episode
Peter and Paul
Peter and Paul
1981 ★ 7.0
Silas
2 Episodes
Shōgun
Shōgun
1980 ★ 7.6
Vasco Rodrigues
5 Episodes
Enemy at the Door
Enemy at the Door
1978 ★ 7.8
George Trenett
1 Episode
Hazell
Hazell
1978 ★ 4.8
Graves
1 Episode
BBC2 Play of the Week
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977 ★ 7.0
Guy de Maupassant
1 Episode
1990
1990
1977 ★ 6.0
1 Episode
CHiPs
CHiPs
1977 ★ 6.8
Nakura (as John Rhys Davies)
1 Episode
Target
Target
1977 ★ 6.3
Hecht
1 Episode
Beasts
Beasts
1976 ★ 7.0
Peter Newell
1 Episode
I, Claudius
I, Claudius
1976 ★ 7.8
Macro
2 Episodes
Quiller
Quiller
1975
Leindorf
1 Episode
The Sweeney
The Sweeney
1975 ★ 7.8
Ron Brett
1 Episode
Zodiac
Zodiac
1974 ★ 5.0
Aikman
1 Episode
Warship
Warship
1973 ★ 5.5
1 Episode
The Guardians
The Guardians
1971 ★ 5.5
1 Episode
Budgie
Budgie
1971 ★ 7.0
Laughing Spam Fritter
5 Episodes
Z-Cars
Z-Cars
1962 ★ 7.0
1 Episode
Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
1955 ★ 5.3
Dunlop
1 Episode