Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973
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Early life. McDowall was born at 204 Herne Hill Road, Herne Hill, London, the only son of London-born Thomas Andrew McDowall (1896–1978), a merchant seaman of distant Scottish descent, and his Irish wife Winifred (née Corcoran). [2] [3] [4] Both of his parents were enthusiastic about the theatre.
Roddy McDowall. Actor: Fright Night. Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall was born in Herne Hill, London, to Winifriede Lucinda (Corcoran), an Irish-born aspiring actress, and Thomas Andrew McDowall, a merchant seaman of Scottish descent. Young Roddy was enrolled in elocution courses at age five.
Actor Roddy McDowall arrived in Hollywood in 1940, at age 12, and didn't stop making friends until his death in October. His cozy, simple house was a haven for stars—Steve Martin, Mike Nichols,...
Apr 2, 2014 · Roddy McDowall was the only son of Thomas McDowall, a merchant seaman, and his wife, Winifred. As a child, Roddy appeared in a slew of British films, including Yellow Sands (1938) and Just...
Roddy McDowall. Actor: Fright Night. Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall was born in Herne Hill, London, to Winifriede Lucinda (Corcoran), an Irish-born aspiring actress, and Thomas Andrew McDowall, a merchant seaman of Scottish descent. Young Roddy was enrolled in elocution courses at age five.
McDowell was fifth-billed as a cabin boy, and his sister Virginia played a small role as the postmistress's daughter, in this Fritz Lang thriller based on Geoffrey Household's book Rogue...
Jan 23, 2019 · Roddy McDowall is best-remembered for his role in the original film of Planet of the Apes. Find out more about his life and work in this biography.
This documentary from the award-winning series "A&E Biography" shows us the life of actor and photographer Roddy McDowall. The focus lies on his early days as a child star.
Oct 3, 2012 · Roddy McDowall was one of those rarest of actors: a child star who went on to a long and successful career as an adult.
Jan 2, 2023 · An active and respected member of the Hollywood community, McDowall served on the executive boards of the Screen Actors Guild and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. McDowall died on October 3, 1998, in Studio City, California, after a long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
