Roddy McDowall

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Characters played by Roddy McDowall

Mad Hatter — The New Batman Adventures (1997)

Obsessive villain using mind-control technology and theatrical disguises.

Cornelius — Planet of the Apes (1968)

Intelligent chimpanzee scientist and explorer from the future, key figure in ape history.

Galen — Planet of the Apes (1974)

Young chimpanzee who helps human astronauts in the 1974 TV series

Peter Vincent — Fright Night (1985)

Fictional vampire hunter TV host who aids Charley in battling supernatural threats.

Acres — The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

Injured waiter trapped at galley door

Cornelius — Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

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

Caesar — Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Leader of the intelligent ape colony, son of Cornelius, fights for ape freedom and peace.

Caesar — Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

Intelligent chimpanzee leader who leads the ape uprising against humanity, founder of the ape civilization

Andrew — Overboard (1987)

Joanna's loyal butler. She apologizes to him after realizing her past cruelty. He defends Joanna by kicking Grant overboard when Grant threatens her with a bow and arrow.

Bobby Moore — Funny Lady (1975)

Theater professional and colleague who supports Fanny's later productions.

Rex Brewster — Evil Under the Sun (1982)

A resort guest whose connection to the victim places him within Poirot's inquiry.

Sorenson — Shakma (1990)

A professor who injects Shakma with an experimental drug, causing it to go berserk. He orchestrates a deadly LARP to test the students while locked in the building. Acting as the gamemaster, he eventually investigates the carnage and is killed by Shakma.

Career Overview

Roddy McDowall has 229 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 5 titles. Signature works include Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes, Fright Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
229
Birth Date
1928-09-17
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q283988), public domain (CC0).