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.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- Fan Expo San Francisco 2024 - November 29 - December 1, 2024 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- Fan Expo Canada 2024 - August 22-25, 2024 in Toronto, ON
- GalaxyCon San Jose 2024 - August 16-18, 2024 in San Jose, CA, USA
- Calgary Expo 2024 - April 25-28, 2024 in Calgary, AB
- MegaCon Orlando 2024 - February 1-4, 2024 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Fan Expo New Orleans 2024 - January 5-7, 2024 in New Orleans, LA, USA 2023
- Dallas Fan Festival 2023 - October 20-22, 2023 in Irving, TX, USA
- GalaxyCon Richmond 2023 - March 24-26, 2023 in Richmond, VA, USA
- Collective Con 2023 - March 17-19, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL, USA 2019
Warped Con 2019 - August 31 - September 1, 2019 in Doncaster, UKCancelled Appearance- Convention Geek Unchained 2019 - June 22-23, 2019 in Mulhouse, France
- Pensacon 2019 - February 22-24, 2019 in Pensacola, FL, USA 2017
Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show 2017 - September 30 - October 1, 2017 in Paris, FranceCancelled Appearance 2016- ConnectiCon 2016 - July 7-10, 2016 in Hartford, CT, USA 2015
- 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
- Armageddon Expo Hamilton 2015 - March 14-15, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand 2014
- Phoenix Comicon 2014 - June 5-8, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ, USA 2012
- FanExpo Canada 2012 - August 23-26, 2012 in Toronto, ON
- Middle East Film and Comic Con 2012 - April 20-21, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2011
- Armageddon Expo Wellington 2011 - April 9-10, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand 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
23 confirmed guest appearances
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