Roddy McDowall
Acting

Roddy McDowall

Born 1928-09-17 · London, England, UK · Died 1998-10-03

Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 3 October 1998) was an English-American actor, director, and photographer. He is best known for portraying Cornelius and Caesar in the original Planet of the Apes film series, as well as Galen in the spin-off television series.

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Known for

Planet of the Apes★ 7.6Viewing moment
Planet of the Apes
1968
A Bug's Life★ 7Viewing moment
A Bug's Life
1998
The Big Country★ 7.6Viewing moment
The Big Country
1958
Overboard★ 6.8Viewing moment
Overboard
1987
Beneath the Planet of the Apes★ 6.2Viewing moment
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
1970
Class of 1984★ 6.4Viewing moment
Class of 1984
1982
Laserblast★ 3Viewing moment
Laserblast
1978
Batman★ 7.3Viewing moment
Batman
1966 · Series
The Twilight Zone★ 8.5Viewing moment
The Twilight Zone
1959 · Series
The Longest Day★ 7.6Viewing moment
The Longest Day
1962
Cleopatra★ 7.1Viewing moment
Cleopatra
1963
The Poseidon Adventure★ 7.1Viewing moment
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
Bedknobs and Broomsticks★ 7Viewing moment
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes★ 6.1Viewing moment
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972
Lassie Come Home★ 6.7Viewing moment
Lassie Come Home
1943
Fright Night★ 7Viewing moment
Fright Night
1985
The Black Hole★ 5.8Viewing moment
The Black Hole
1979
Battle for the Planet of the Apes★ 5.7Viewing moment
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973
The Invaders★ 6.9Viewing moment
The Invaders
1967 · Series
The Greatest Story Ever Told★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965
The Return of the King★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Return of the King
1980
Fright Night Part 2★ 6.4Viewing moment
Fright Night Part 2
1988
Escape from the Planet of the Apes★ 6.3Viewing moment
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
1971
How Green Was My Valley★ 7.2Viewing moment
How Green Was My Valley
1941
The Cat from Outer Space★ 5.8Viewing moment
The Cat from Outer Space
1978
The Legend of Hell House★ 6.7Viewing moment
The Legend of Hell House
1973
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean★ 6.6Viewing moment
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
1972
Dead of Winter★ 5.9Viewing moment
Dead of Winter
1987
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry★ 6.4Viewing moment
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
1974
Evil Under the Sun★ 6.9Viewing moment
Evil Under the Sun
1982
5 Card Stud★ 6.2Viewing moment
5 Card Stud
1968
Miracle on 34th Street★ 6.8Viewing moment
Miracle on 34th Street
1973
The Big Picture★ 5.9Viewing moment
The Big Picture
1989
That Darn Cat!★ 6.6Viewing moment
That Darn Cat!
1965
The Loved One★ 6.4Viewing moment
The Loved One
1965
Cutting Class★ 5Viewing moment
Cutting Class
1989
Midnight Lace★ 6.7Viewing moment
Midnight Lace
1960
The New Batman Adventures★ 8.1Viewing moment
The New Batman Adventures
1997 · Series
Shakma★ 5Viewing moment
Shakma
1990
A Taste of Evil★ 6.5Viewing moment
A Taste of Evil
1971

Frequent collaborators

Don WeisDon WeisJohn GloverJohn GloverEarl BoenEarl BoenRob PaulsenRob PaulsenClaude AkinsClaude AkinsStephen CollinsStephen CollinsRoy ThinnesRoy ThinnesCharlie AdlerCharlie Adler