Fan Casting Billy Connolly as Gimli in The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003)

leopietro made this fan casting suggestion on March 24, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Billy Connolly as Gimli in The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003)

Billy ConnollyUnited Kingdom

82 years old
Billy Connolly (born November 24, 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname The Big Yin (The Big One). H...
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The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003)

The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003)

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by J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson
The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a you...
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Billy Connolly is known for his roles in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Brave, and The Last Samurai. He has been suggested by fans for 701 roles on myCast, including Captain Neweyes in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. Similar actors include David Tennant, John Cleese, and Jeremy Irons. Billy Connolly was suggested to play Gimli in The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003) by leopietro. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gérard Depardieu, Brian Cox, and Brendan Gleeson. The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003) has 34 roles, including Gandalf, Aragorn, and Elrond.

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