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“Villains are a lot of fun. My villains have a lot of tongue-in-cheek. They are sometimes conscious of and a little bit gleeful of their villainy.”

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John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies, born on May 5, 1944, is a Welsh actor renowned for his performances in films and television. He is best known for his roles in the 'Indiana Jones' series and 'Game of Thrones'. more

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