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Known For

Fright Night
Fright Night
1985
as Peter Vincent
The Legend of Hell House
The Legend of Hell House
1973
as Benjamin Franklin Fischer
Night Gallery
Night Gallery
1969
as Jeremy Evans
Fright Night Part 2
Fright Night Part 2
1988
as Peter Vincent
It!
It!
1967
as Arthur Pimm
Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter
1987
as Mr. Murray

Horror Career Stats

20
Horror Films
1967-1996
Career Span
30 years in horror
19
As Actor
1
Director
Peak Era
1970s7 films

Biography

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.

Roddy McDowall Filmography

Star Hunter
Star Hunter
1996
as Riecher
The Alien Within
The Alien Within
1995
as Dr. Henry Lazarus
Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance
Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance
1994
as Dr. Lasky
The Evil Inside Me
The Evil Inside Me
1993
as Pauly
Deadly Game
Deadly Game
1991
as Dr. Aaron
Shakma
Shakma
1990
as Sorenson
Cutting Class
Cutting Class
1989
as Mr. Dante
Carmilla
Carmilla
1989
as Inspector Amos
Fright Night Part 2
Fright Night Part 2
1988
as Peter Vincent
Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter
1987
as Mr. Murray
Fright Night
Fright Night
1985
as Peter Vincent
Laserblast
Laserblast
1978
as Doctor Mellon
Embryo
Embryo
1976
as Frank Riley
The Legend of Hell House
The Legend of Hell House
1973
as Benjamin Franklin Fischer
Arnold
Arnold
1973
as Robert
A Taste of Evil
A Taste of Evil
1971
as Dr. Michael Lomas
Journey to Murder
Journey to Murder
1971
as Rollo Verdew
The Ballad of Tam Lin
The Ballad of Tam Lin
1970
Director
Night Gallery
Night Gallery
1969
as Jeremy Evans
It!
It!
1967
as Arthur Pimm

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