Date of birth: May 5, 1944
Full name: John Rhys-Davies
Birthplace: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight: 194 lbs (88 kg)
John Rhys-Davies was born on May 5, 1944, in Salisbury, England, and grew up in Wales. He studied at the University of East Anglia and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Rhys-Davies is known for playing Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sallah in the Indiana Jones films. He has also worked extensively in television, theatre and animation voice acting.
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Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 10, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
