may not adequately summarize its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (October 2010) Roddy McDowall Roddy McDowall at the 1988 Academy Awards Born Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall 17 September 1928(1928-09-17) Herne Hill, London, England, UK Died 3 October 1998(1998-10-03) (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Cause of death lung cancer Occupation Actor, photographer, director Years active 1938–98 Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude "Roddy" McDowall (17 September 1928 – 3 October 1998) was an English-born actor and photographer. His film roles include Cornelius and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes film series. He began his long career as a child actor..