Who plays Dr. Zaius in Planet of the Apes?

Dr. Zaius is played by Maurice Evans.

What are Dr. Zaius's abilities?

Dr. Zaius's abilities include theological authority, political manipulation, scientific knowledge, oratory.

Dr. Zaius has 5 mapped relationships in Planet of the Apes. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

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

Alignment: Anti-hero
Species: Other
Abilities: Theological authority, Political manipulation, Scientific knowledge, Oratory

Dr. Zaius — Conflict Enemy Of — Zira (Kim Hunter)
Wikidata Property: P7047
Dr. Zaius — Conflict Enemy Of — George Taylor (Charlton Heston)
Wikidata Property: P7047
Dr. Zaius — Conflict Ideological Opponent — Zira (Kim Hunter)
They oppose each other over whether humans possess intelligence and historical importance.

Dr. Zaius seeks to suppress evidence of human intelligence, while Zira treats the astronaut and supports the claim that he is intelligent.
Dr. Zaius — Conflict Institutional Adversary — Cornelius (Roddy McDowall)
Dr. Zaius uses official authority to oppose Cornelius's archaeological conclusions.

After Cornelius presents ancient human artifacts, Dr. Zaius charges Zira and Cornelius with heresy and destroys the evidence.
Dr. Zaius — Power Custodial Authority — Nova (Linda Harrison)
Zaius has authority over Nova's permitted departure from ape territory.

Dr. Zaius allows the lead astronaut and Nova to leave after the archaeological confrontation.

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