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John Rhys-Davies, the actor who portrayed Gimli, reflects on his decision not to get a matching tattoo with the rest of The Lord of the Rings cast after the ...
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- Screen Rant
Jun 16, 2021 · Lord of the Rings’ uncredited Gimli double did the work, and has the tattoo to prove it. Brett Beattie speaks for the first time on his pivotal work in Peter Jackson’s trilogy. by James...
- James Grebey
Mar 21, 2024 · Summary. Rhys-Davies didn't get a Lord of the Rings cast tattoo, but his performance as Gimli remains iconic. Gimli's role added humor to the trilogy's dark storyline and highlighted themes of friendship. Rhys-Davies' decision not to get a tattoo is influenced by his respect for tattoos with cultural significance.
- Senior Reporter
Jun 17, 2021 · Beattie has his tattoo, Rhys-Davies doesn't. After the completion of The Lord of the Rings trilogy each member of the Fellowship got an identical tattoo. With the sheer amount of work that the actor did, the rest of the cast reached out to Beattie to get their tattoos together.
- Lewis White
Nov 3, 2023 · It's well known by 'Lord of the Rings' fans that the Fellowship cast got a matching tattoo, but why did John Rhys-Davies aka. Gimli decline?
Jul 7, 2021 · Brett Beattie spent two decades without any credit for the role he played as John Rhys-Davies' scale and stunt double, but now he tells his tale of toil, injury, and getting that famous tattoo.
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That is except for John Rhys-Davies, who plays Gimli in the movie, and whose stunt- and size-double, Brett Beattie, got the tattoo instead.