For decades, John Rhys-Davies has been a recognizable face and voice to millions, especially to fans of epic adventures. The boisterous Welsh actor has played a variety of recognizable and lovable characters, from Sallah in the 'Indiana Jones' franchise to Michael Malone in 'The Untouchables,' to the professor in the 90's sci-fi show 'Sliders,' and Gimli in Peter Jackson's epic 'Lord of the Rings' films. He's also had memorable turns in 'Star Trek: Voyager' and countless other films and shows.
Rhys-Davies sat down with CP24.com ahead of his appearance at Fan Expo Canada this weekend to discuss his career, life philosophy and real-life credentials as an epic adventurer. Edit's Note: Conversation has been edited for length CP24 Sir, great pleasure to be speaking with you today.
John Rhys-Davies Wonderful, wonderful to talk to you. CP24 As someone who has watched Sliders, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones over the years, you are a very recognizable face to many. I think people have certain associations with certain actors and I think if I may say so, when they see you, they know they're going on some sort of adventure.
How did you get this gig as companion-guide on epic adventures, whether it's across time and space, or Middle Earth or wherever else? John Rhys-Davies I got lucky, is the truth of the matter in an actor's life. You assume that people have some sort of talent, but talent alone isn't enough. You need luck and you need to be cheap at the beginning of your career.
Amer.