Obituary of Roddy McDowall

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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: Susan Sarandon

    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 ActorFilm 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 life was full of adventure and mystery. He was known for his incredible knowledge of history, and his love of nature. He was lost in the world forever, but his memory will never be lost. (V)"

"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)"

Is Mr. Roderick McDowall still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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