Dr. Lewis Dixon — Escape from the Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Dr. Lewis Dixon

Scientist who befriends Cornelius and Zira in Escape

Dr. Lewis Dixon — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Scientific research, Diplomacy, Crisis management

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Bradford Dillman

Appears in

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Dr. Lewis Dixon — Social Friend — Cornelius (Roddy McDowall)

  A sympathetic scientist who forms a genuine bond with the exiled apes.

• Dr. Lewis Dixon — Professional Observer — Dr. Milo (Sal Mineo)

  Professional oversight relationship that gradually shifts to cooperation.

• Dr. Lewis Dixon — Conflict Coercer — Dr. Otto Hasslein (Eric Braeden)

  Hasslein forces Dixon into unethical actions, straining their professional rapport.

• Dr. Lewis Dixon — Professional Subordinate Scientist — The President (William Windom)

  Dixon operates within the government framework established by the President.

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• Cornelius (Roddy McDowall)
• Dr. Zira (Kim Hunter)
• The President (William Windom)
• Dr. Otto Hasslein (Eric Braeden)
• Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton (Natalie Trundy)
• Committee Chairman (John Randolph)
• Dr. Milo (Sal Mineo)
• General Winthrop (Harry Lauter)
• E-1 (Albert Salmi)
• E-2 (Jason Evers)
• Army Officer (Norman Burton)
• Curator (Donald Elson)