Who is Cornelius in Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Chimpanzee scientist from the future, father of Caesar, seeks to expose human downfall.

Who plays Cornelius in Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Cornelius is played by Roddy McDowall.

Cornelius's abilities include scientific research, time travel knowledge, sign language, philosophical debate, future history.

Cornelius has 5 mapped relationships in Escape from the Planet of the Apes. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: scientist, historian, archaeologist.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Enhanced_human
Abilities: Scientific research, Time travel knowledge, Sign language, Philosophical debate, Future history

Cornelius — Family Spouse — Dr. Zira (Kim Hunter)
Cornelius — Alliance Teammate — Dr. Milo (Sal Mineo)
Co-conspirators in the escape mission who share a bond of survival.
Cornelius — Social Friend — Dr. Lewis Dixon (Bradford Dillman)
A sympathetic scientist who forms a genuine bond with the exiled apes.
Cornelius — Conflict Arch Enemy — Dr. Otto Hasslein (Eric Braeden)
Ideological and physical adversaries representing human fear versus ape survival.
Cornelius — Power Target Of Authority — The President (William Windom)
Power dynamic where the leader exercises executive control over the apes' fate.