American actor
Born: September 17, 1928
Died: October 3, 1998
Roddy McDowall (1928–1998) was a British-American actor and photographer, renowned for his versatility and long career in film, television, and stage. Born in London, McDowall showed an early passion for acting, making his screen debut in the British film Murder in the Family (1938) at age 10. His family moved to the United States during World War II, where he found success as a child actor in Hollywood, particularly with How Green Was My Valley (1941).
As McDowall matured, he transitioned to adult roles, avoiding the struggles many child stars faced. One of his most iconic performances came in Planet of the Apes (1968) as Cornelius, a role he reprised in several sequels. McDowall also gained acclaim in The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and Fright Night (1985).
In addition to acting, McDowall was a respected photographer, publishing several books of his work. He was an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and served on its board of governors.
McDowall’s charm, professionalism, and passion for the arts left a lasting legacy, making him one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring figures. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 70.
Roddy McDowall’s 5 most popular quotes
- I enjoyed being in movies when I was a boy. As a child you’re not acting – you believe. Ah, if an adult could only act as a child does with that insane, playing-at-toy- soldiers concentration!
- My whole life I’ve been trying to prove I’m not just yesterday.
- I can’t say I was unhappy as a child actor in films. I had a particularly wonderful time.
- They said I couldn’t play anything but an English boy. I knew I could. So I went to New York.
- I started to study, because I knew I had to learn a lot about myself as an actor; you can’t act the same as you did as a child.
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