[COBOL2Java]

OK here's a good question: Notwithstanding his size relative to humans, would Gimli make a better soldier or a Marine? :-)

[Grut]

Well, since you imply he's not human, probably a Marine.

Sorry! (Ducks).

[JohnathanRGalt]

Notwithstanding his size relative to humans, would Gimli make a better soldier or a Marine? :-)

Actor: John Rhys-Davies
Birthdate: May 5, 1944
Birthplace: Wiltshire, England
Height: 6' plus

Biography: John Rhys-Davies studied at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and in addition to his distinguished theatre work - Othello, Macbeth and Falstaff - has taken leading roles in many movies among them Victor/Victoria, The Living Daylights, King Solomon's Mines and the 1992 remake of Conan Doyle's The Lost World in which he starred as Professor Challenger.

Dynanism is something that the Welsh-born actor well understands, having played several such film parts, including his memorable appearances as Harrison Ford's roguish sidekick, Sallah, in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

His prolific television-credits include playing Vasco Rodriguez in James Clavell's Shogun, Agent Malone in the British series The Untouchables, and Joe Gargery in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Rhys-Davies has also starred in the TV mini-series War and Rememberance and has made guest appearances in Murder, She Wrote and Star Trek: Voyager, in which he was twice portrayed Leonardo Da Vinci!

Also did the voice of Treebeard, guardian of the forest.

[Phsstpok]

would Gimli make a better soldier or a Marine?

Tough, by anyone's definition. Proud and bullish about his pride. Mulishly determined that his kind are better than any other (but secretly willing to support and bond with other true warriors). Competitive as the day is long. Slightly bloodthirsty. Takes pride in unusual (and effective) weapons. Enjoys a good pint, salt pork and a good smoke. Looks like a bulldog.

Yep. A Marine.

[Hot Tabasco]

would Gimli make a better soldier or a Marine?

I always thought that Davis was a very big man, how is it that he looks extremely small in the LOTR when compared to the other actors throughout the series?