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Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

September 17, 1928 – October 3, 1998

London, England, UK

Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 3 October 1998) was an English-American actor, director, and photographer. He is best known for portraying Cornelius and Caesar in the original Planet of the Apes film series, as well as Galen in the spin-off television series.

Poster for Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

1989

Poster for The Cat from Outer Space

The Cat from Outer Space

1978

Poster for Funny Lady

Funny Lady

1975

Poster for The Legend of Hell House

The Legend of Hell House

1973

Poster for Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

1973

Poster for The Poseidon Adventure

The Poseidon Adventure

1972

Poster for The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

1972

Poster for Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

1968

Poster for 5 Card Stud

5 Card Stud

1968

Poster for That Darn Cat!

That Darn Cat!

1965

Poster for Cleopatra

Cleopatra

1963

Poster for The Big Country

The Big Country

1958

Poster for Man Hunt

Man Hunt

1941

Poster for How Green Was My Valley

How Green Was My Valley

1941