Dr. Zaius — Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Dr. Zaius

Strict orangutan minister who enforces ape dogma and views humans as a threat.

Dr. Zaius — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Theological authority, Political manipulation, Scientific knowledge, Oratory

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Affiliations

• Multiverse of the Planet of the Apes

Dr. Zaius's Known Relations

• Taylor — Enemy
• Zira — Enemy

Dr. Zaius appears in 2 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Maurice Evans

Appears in

Planet of the Apes (1968)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Enemy Of — Zira (Kim Hunter)
• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Enemy Of — George Taylor (Charlton Heston)
• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Arch Enemy — George Taylor (Charlton Heston)
• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Accuser — Zira (Kim Hunter)
• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Accuser — Cornelius (Roddy McDowall)

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