Maurice Evans

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maurice Herbert Evans (June 3, 1901 – March 12, 1989) was an English-born British-American actor of Welsh descent, noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters. His best-known screen roles are Dr. Zaius in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes and as Samantha Stephens's father, Maurice in TV series Bewitched.

Career Overview

Maurice Evans has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 2 titles. Signature works include Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Rosemary's Baby. 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

53

Birth Date

1901-06-03 00:00:00

Birth Place

Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK

Known For

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  Planet of the Apes
• 

  Beneath the Planet of the Apes
• 

  Rosemary's Baby
• 

  The Tempest
• 

  Macbeth
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  Kind Lady

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

• Planet of the Apes (2 titles)
• Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection (2 titles)
• The Girl, the Gold Watch, & Everything Series (1 titles)
• The Jerk Collection (1 titles)
• The Six Million Dollar Man Movie Collection (1 titles)
• Rosemary's Baby Collection (1 titles)
• Tarzan (Ron Ely) Collection (1 titles)
• The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Charlton Heston (2 collaborations)
• Roddy McDowall (2 collaborations)
• Kim Hunter (2 collaborations)
• Linda Harrison (2 collaborations)
• Lou Wagner (2 collaborations)
• Army Archerd (2 collaborations)
• James Bacon (2 collaborations)
• Erlynn Mary Botelho (2 collaborations)
• Eldon Burke (2 collaborations)
• James Whitmore (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (51 credits)

  • Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life

    Self/Maurice (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • A Caribbean Mystery

    Major Palgrave

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything

    D. Leroy Wintermore

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Jerk

    Hobart

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Love Boat

    - The Caller/Marriage of Convenience/No Girls for Doc/Witness for the Prosecution (1980) ... Hollister Dale actor actors
    1977
  • The Canterville Ghost

    Lord Canterville

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping

    Chairman of the Board

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Terror in the Wax Museum

    Inspector Daniels

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Columbo

    - Forgotten Lady (1975) ... Raymond actor actors
    1971
  • The Brotherhood of the Bell

    Harry Masters

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Beneath the Planet of the Apes

    Dr. Zaius

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Operation Heartbeat

    Dr. Easler

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • The Body Stealers

    Dr. Matthews / Alien

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Rosemary's Baby

    Hutch

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army

    Sir Basil Bertram

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Planet of the Apes

    Dr. Zaius

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Jack of Diamonds

    Nicolai Vodkine

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Los traidores de San Ángel

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Lionpower from MGM

    Self - Nicolai Vodkine (archive footage) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • One of Our Spies Is Missing

    Sir Norman Swickert

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Batman

    - The Duo Is Slumming (1966) ... The Puzzler actor actors

    - The Puzzles Are Coming (1966) ... The Puzzler actor actors
    1966
  • The War Lord

    Priest

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Enter Hamlet

    Hamlet

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • The Big Valley

    - Danger Road (1969) ... Edward Hewitt actor actors
    1965
  • The F.B.I.

    - The Intermediary (1968) ... Victor Toller actor actors
    1965
  • Macbeth

    Macbeth

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Bewitched

    - Adam, Warlock or Washout? (1971) ... Maurice actor actors

    - A Plague on Maurice and Samantha (1971) ... Maurice actor actors

    - Paris, Witches' Style (1971) ... Maurice actor actors

    - Daddy Does His Thing (1969) ... Maurice actor actors

    - Witches and Warlocks are My Favorite Things (1966) ... Maurice actor actors
    1964
  • Daniel Boone

    - Beaumarchais (1967) ... Beaumarchais actor actors
    1964
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

    - The Bridge of Lions Affair (2) (1966) ... Sir Norman Swickert actor actors

    - The Bridge of Lions Affair (1) (1966) ... Sir Norman Swickert actor actors
    1964
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 218 (1968) ... Self actor actors
    1961
  • The Tempest

    Prospero

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • The Christmas Tree

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Twelfth Night

    Malvolio

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Alice in Wonderland

    Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • Macbeth

    Macbeth

    actor

    actors
    1954
  • The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan

    Arthur Sullivan

    actor

    actors
    1953
  • Androcles and the Lion

    Caesar

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Kind Lady

    Henry Springer Elcott

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • Daphni: Virgin of the Golden Laurels

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • Robert Montgomery Presents

    - A Matter of Conscience (1956) ... actor actors
    1950
  • What's My Line?

    - Episode 540 (1960) ... Self - Mystery Guest actor actors
    1950
  • Scrooge

    Poor Man

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Checkmate

    Phillip Allen

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Path of Glory

    Anton Maroni

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The Only Girl

    Didier

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Marry Me

    Paul Hart

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Wedding Rehearsal

    George Thompson aka Tootles

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Cupboard Love

    Derek

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Should a Doctor Tell?

    Roger Smith

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • Raise the Roof

    Rodney Langford

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • White Cargo

    Alan Langford

    actor

    actors
    1929

• production (1 credits)

  • Alice in Wonderland

    producer

    production
    1955

• crew (1 credits)

  • Alice in Wonderland

    presenter

    crew
    1955