John Rhys-Davies
Actor
Isle of Man, UK
Biography:
Acclaimed British actor John Rhys-Davies graduated from the University of East Anglia and is probably best known to film audiences for his roles in the blockbuster hits Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Rhys-Davies was introduced to a new generation of fans in the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in the role of Gimli the dwarf. He has also had leading roles in Victor Victoria, The Living Daylights and King Solomon's Mines.
Rhys-Davies, who was raised in England, Africa and Wales, credits his early exposure to classic literature for his decision to pursue acting and writing. he later refined his craft at London's renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. His television credits include James Clavell's Shogun and Noble House, Great Expectations, War and Remembrance and Archaeology.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2019
- HawaiiCon 2019 - September 26-29, 2019 in Kailua-Kona, HI
- FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2019 - September 5-7, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT
Warped Con 2019 - August 31 - September 1, 2019 in Doncaster, UKCancelled Appearance- German Castle Con 2019 - August 24-25, 2019 in Solingen, Germany
- Mississippi Comic Con 2019 - June 29-30, 2019 in Jackson, MS
- Convention Geek Unchained 2019 - June 22-23, 2019 in Mulhouse, France
- FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2019 - April 19-20, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT
- Texas Pinball Festival 2019 - March 22-24, 2019 in Frisco, TX
- Toronto Comicon 2019 - March 15-17, 2019 in Toronto, ON, Canada
- Pensacon 2019 - February 22-24, 2019 in Pensacola, FL 2018
- Wales Comic Con 2018 - December 1-2, 2018 in Wrexham, UK
- Con-Fuzion 2018 - November 3-4, 2018 in Muscle Shoals, AL
- Warsaw Comic Con 2018 - October 26-28, 2018 in Nadarzyn, Poland
- Comic Con Ukraine 2018 - September 22-23, 2018 in Kyiv, Ukraine
- Michigan Comic Con 2018 - August 17-19, 2018 in Detroit, MI
- Minnesota Fan Fusion 2018 - August 3-5, 2018 in St. Paul, MN
- Wales Comic Con 2018 - April 21-22, 2018 in Wrexham, UK
- EM-Con Worcester 2018 - April 8, 2018 in Worcester, UK 2017
- Central Canada Comic Con 2017 - October 27-29, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Film & Comic Con Exeter 2017 - October 14-15, 2017 in Exeter, UK
Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show 2017 - September 30 - October 1, 2017 in Paris, FranceCancelled Appearance- Film & Comic Con Cardiff 2017 - September 23-24, 2017 in Cardiff, UK
- Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo 2017 - September 22-24, 2017 in Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Saskatoon Comic & Entertainment Expo 2017 - September 16-17, 2017 in Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Comic Con Amsterdam 2017 - September 2-3, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Film & Comic Con Bournemouth 2017 - August 26-27, 2017 in Bournemouth, UK
- London Film & Comic Con 2017 - July 28-30, 2017 in London, UK
- Montreal Comiccon 2017 - July 7-9, 2017 in Montreal, QC, Canada
- Wales Comic Con 2017 - April 8-9, 2017 in Wrexham, UK
- Kerry Comic Con 2017 - April 1-2, 2017 in Killarney, Ireland
- Salt Lake Comic Con FanX 2017 - March 17-18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, UT 2016
Central Canada Comic Con 2016 - October 28-30, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB, CanadaCancelled Appearance- ConnectiCon 2016 - July 7-10, 2016 in Hartford, CT
- Denver Comic Con 2016 - June 17-19, 2016 in Denver, CO
- Sci-Fi Valley Con 2016 - June 10-12, 2016 in Altoona, PA
- Ottawa Comiccon 2016 - May 13-15, 2016 in Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Indiana Comic Con 2016 - April 29 - May 1, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN 2015
- Hal-Con 2015 - October 31 - November 1, 2015 in Halifax, NS, Canada
- New York Comic Con 2015 - October 8-11, 2015 in New York, NY
- Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show 2015 - October 3-4, 2015 in Paris, France
- F.A.C.T.S. 2015 - September 26-27, 2015 in Ghent, Belgium
- Awesome Con DC 2015 - May 29-31, 2015 in Washington, DC
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2015 - April 24-26, 2015 in Chicago, ILCancelled Appearance- Armageddon Expo Hamilton 2015 - March 14-15, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand
Indiana Comic Con 2015 - March 13-15, 2015 in Indianapolis, INCancelled Appearance 2014- Rhode Island Comic Con 2014 - November 1-2, 2014 in Providence, RI
- Tree City Comic Con 2014 - October 17-18, 2014 in Boise, ID
- Fantasycon 2014 - July 3-5, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT
- Evolution Expo 2014 - June 27-29, 2014 in Oakland, CA
- Phoenix Comicon 2014 - June 5-8, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ 2013
- Hal-Con 2013 - November 8-10, 2013 in Halifax, NS, Canada 2012
- Hal-Con 2012 - October 26-28, 2012 in Halifax, NS, Canada
- Middle East Film and Comic Con 2012 - April 20-21, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2008
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Melbourne 2008 - March 28-30, 2008 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2005
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Sydney 2005 - October 15-16, 2005 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2004
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Brisbane 2004 - September 18-19, 2004 in Brisbane, Australia
- Supanova Pop Culture Expo - Sydney 2004 - May 1-2, 2004 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- London Film & Comic Con 2004 - March 6-7, 2004 in London, UK 2003
- Dallas Comic Con 2003 - October 25-26, 2003 in Plano, TX
54 confirmed guest appearances