Obituary of Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (born September 17, 1928 in London, United Kingdom) was a film actor, film director, and photographer who was best known for his role as Cornelius and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes film series. Roddy died on October 3, 1998 and his death because of lung cancer. He died at age 70.

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Roddy McDowall Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: McDowall, Roderick
Common Name: Roddy McDowall
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: London, England
Birth Date: September 17, 1928
Age: 70 (at death)
Also Known As: Roderick, Rod
Occupations:
Active Years: 1938-1998

Religion: Catholic
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

Roderick's Family Tree

Birth Name: Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall
Father: Thomas Andrew McDowall (1896-1978)
Mother: Winsfriede L. McDowall (née Corcoran)
Sister(s):

Virginia McDowall

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: October 03 1998 at age 70
Place: Studio City, California, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer
Interment: cremated and ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean on October 7, 1998

Category Tags:

Film Actor Film Director Photographer British Born on September 17th Born in 1928 Died in 1998 Died at age 70 Died from Lung cancer

Roderick's Notable Roles:

Planet of the Apes

Quotable Quotes:

"Intellectually, I'd love to play Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire". Can't you just imagine me down in the streets yelling, "Stella! Stella!". God, the critics would have a lot of fun with that one." (IMDB)

"Roderick McDowall's remarkable career as an actor, spanning over six decades, has left an indelible mark in the entertainment world, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Roderick McDowall had a successful and prolific professional life in Hollywood, appearing in over 250 films and television shows. Unfortunately, his life was cut short due to complications from lung cancer. (V)"

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