Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, Donnelly Rhodes trained to be a warden in the National Park Service in Manitoba and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as an airman-mechanic before finally settling into his long and successful career as an actor. Rhodes studied at the Manitoba Theatre Center and was a member of the first graduating class of the National Theatre School in Canada. After making his professional debut on stage as Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, he became a contract player for Universal Pictures in the U.S., landing film and television roles ranging from a gunslinger in _Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid . Rhodes' diverse interests include music and horses, but his real passion is boats. He has said that if he hadn't succeeded as an actor, he would have pursued a career as a naval architect.
Acted with his brother, Tim Henry , in "Famous Jury Trials" on Canadian channel CTV.
Is of Scots-Irish descent.
Has divided his time between L.A. and Vancouver since buying a house with his wife in the latter city while there filming "Danger Bay" .
Son of Canadian playwright Anne Henry.
Was one of three finalists for the role of "Col. Saul Tigh" in "Battlestar Galactica" . The role eventually went to Michael Hogan. The producers, who were impressed with Rhodes, gave him the recurring role of "Dr. Cottle", instead.
Was best man at the wedding of Claudia Christian and Gary DeVore.
Father of Seana Henry and Westerly Henry.
