Roddy McDowall

Acting · Born 1928-09-17 in London, England, UK

Biography

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.

Filmography

• Planet of the Apes as Cornelius
• The Poseidon Adventure as Acres
• The Return of the King as Samwise Gamgee (voice)
• Lassie Come Home as Joe Carraclough
• Escape from the Planet of the Apes as Cornelius
• Conquest of the Planet of the Apes as Caesar
• Battle for the Planet of the Apes as Caesar
• The Greatest Story Ever Told as Matthew
• Evil Under the Sun as Rex Brewster
• The Defector as Agent Adams