Dr. Zira — Escape from the Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Dr. Zira

Chimpanzee psychologist and scientist, wife of Cornelius, mother of Caesar

Dr. Zira — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Scientific research, Human psychology, Time travel

• Strength: 4.5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Affiliations

• Multiverse of the Planet of the Apes

Quick Facts about Dr. Zira

Occupation

veterinarian, psychologist

Dr. Zira's Known Relations

• Caesar — Child
• Cornelius — Spouse
• Dr. Zaius — Enemy

Dr. Zira appears in 3 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Kim Hunter

Appears in

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Dr. Zira — Family Spouse — Cornelius (Roddy McDowall)

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