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John Rhys-Davies
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May 5, 1944 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
Biography:"John Rhys-Davies" is one of modern cinema's most recognizable character actors. While best known for his work as Indiana Jones' ("Harrison Ford") comic sidekick, Sallah, in two of Paramount's "Indiana Jones" adventure films, the actor has appeared in over 100 television shows and films since the early '70s. He has built an impressive onscreen career, especially for a stage actor who once swore that he would never perform in front of a camera.

Born in Wales on May 5, 1944, Rhys-Davies grew up in England, Wales, and East Africa. He studied English and History at the University of East Anglia at Norwich, where he became interested in theater while reading classical literature. Upon graduating, Rhys-Davies earned a scholarship to study acting at London's prestigious Academy of Dramatic Art. He then worked briefly as a schoolteacher before joining the Madder-Market Theatre in Norwich. The actor, who... Full Biography

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Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) stands firmly by Aragorn's side in New Line Cinema's epic adventure, "The...
John Rhys-Davies, left, Jason Statham, center, Leelee Sobieski and Brian White in "In the Name of...
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Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan and John Rhys-Davies of "The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The...
Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan and John Rhys-Davies of "The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The...
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