Roddy McDowall
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.
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Roddy McDowall Movies
Discover the best Roddy McDowall movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Roddy McDowall ranked by year and score.
1
Overboard (1987)
Comedy
Romance
Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—and refuses to pay him for the project when it's done. But after Joanna accidentally falls overboard...
Score
6.8
2
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Action
Science Fiction
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with...
Score
5.7
3
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Action
Science Fiction
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Score
6.2
4
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
Action
Science Fiction
The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes...
Score
6.4
5
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Action
Adventure
Drama
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his...
Score
7.7
6
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
Drama
History
From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life...
Score
6.4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Roddy McDowall?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Roddy McDowall are Overboard, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
How many movies and TV shows has Roddy McDowall starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring Roddy McDowall, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Roddy McDowall worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Roddy McDowall maintains a strong average user rating of 6.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.