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John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor known for portraying Sallah in the Indiana Jones franchise and Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He has received three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, with one win, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Jun 16, 2021 · Brett Beattie reveals how he spent 189 days as Gimli, the dwarf played by John Rhys-Davies, in Peter Jackson’s trilogy. He shares his stories of stunts, injuries, and the tattoo fellowship.
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Jun 18, 2021 · Brett Beattie, who played Gimli for most of the scenes, breaks his silence and apologises to the cast. He says he spent 2,300 hours as the dwarf and declined invitations due to awkwardness with John Rhys-Davies.
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Resume. Born May 5, 1944. Add to list. Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 12 wins & 11 nominations total. Photos 237. Known for. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. 9.0. Gimli. 2003.
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