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.
Sci-fi Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- Fan Expo San Francisco 2024 - November 29 - December 1, 2024 in San Francisco, CA
- Fan Expo Canada 2024 - August 22-25, 2024 in Toronto, ON, Canada
- GalaxyCon San Jose 2024 - August 16-18, 2024 in San Jose, CA
- Calgary Expo 2024 - April 25-28, 2024 in Calgary, AB, Canada
- MegaCon Orlando 2024 - February 1-4, 2024 in Orlando, FL 2023
- Dallas Fan Festival 2023 - October 20-22, 2023 in Irving, TX
- 605 Pop Culture Con 2023 - July 15, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD
- EM-Con Nottingham 2023 - June 10-11, 2023 in Nottingham, UK
- Imperial Commissary Collectors Convention 2023 - May 26-28, 2023 in Lebanon, TN
- GalaxyCon Richmond 2023 - March 24-26, 2023 in Richmond, VA
- Collective Con 2023 - March 17-19, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL 2022
MCM Comic Con Birmingham 2022 - November 11-13, 2022 in Birmingham, UKCancelled Appearance 2021- EM-Con Nottingham 2021 - August 28-29, 2021 in Nottingham, UK 2020
Bordeaux Geekfest 2020 - May 22-24, 2020 in Bordeaux, FranceConvention Cancelled 2019- HawaiiCon 2019 - September 26-29, 2019 in Kailua-Kona, HI
Warped Con 2019 - August 31 - September 1, 2019 in Doncaster, UKCancelled Appearance- Pensacon 2019 - February 22-24, 2019 in Pensacola, FL 2018
- Wales Comic Con 2018 - December 1-2, 2018 in Wrexham, UK
- 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
- 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
- Film & Comic Con Bournemouth 2017 - August 26-27, 2017 in Bournemouth, UK
- London Film & Comic Con 2017 - July 28-30, 2017 in London, UK
- Wales Comic Con 2017 - April 8-9, 2017 in Wrexham, UK 2016
- ConnectiCon 2016 - July 7-10, 2016 in Hartford, CT
- Sci-Fi Valley Con 2016 - June 10-12, 2016 in Altoona, PA 2015
- Hal-Con 2015 - October 31 - November 1, 2015 in Halifax, NS, Canada
- 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
- 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
- FanExpo Canada 2012 - August 23-26, 2012 in Toronto, ON, Canada 2011
- Armageddon Expo Wellington 2011 - April 9-10, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand 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
37 confirmed guest appearances
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