Dr. Zaius — Beneath the Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Dr. Zaius

Orangutan minister and chief scientist who opposes Taylor in the original film

Dr. Zaius — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Theology, Science, Political control

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 9/10

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

Character Facts

Played by

Maurice Evans

Appears in

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Political Rival — Ursus (James Gregory)

  Military and political leaders with opposing visions for the Forbidden Zone's future.

• Dr. Zaius — Conflict Arch Enemy — Taylor (Charlton Heston)

  The orangutan minister who represents the oppressive ape regime Taylor opposes.

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