Cornelius — Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Cornelius

Intelligent chimpanzee scientist and explorer from the future, key figure in ape history.

Cornelius — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Scientific research, Astronautics, Sign language, Diplomacy, Historical knowledge

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Affiliations

• Multiverse of the Planet of the Apes

Quick Facts about Cornelius

Occupation

scientist, historian, archaeologist

Cornelius's Known Relations

• Zira — Spouse

Cornelius appears in 3 titles

• Planet of the Apes (1968)
• Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) — character page
• Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Roddy McDowall

Appears in

Planet of the Apes (1968)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Cornelius — Alliance Co-Conspirator — George Taylor (Charlton Heston)
• Cornelius — Family Uncle — Lucius (Lou Wagner)
• Cornelius — Family Siblings — Zira (Kim Hunter)
• Cornelius — Conflict Accuser — Dr. Zaius (Maurice Evans)

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