Roddy McDowall is an English born American actor, film director & producer, who had worked over 270 projects. He made his debut in 1938 in Murder in the Family. He was best known for his work in Planet of the Apes , Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes & Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. He won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor in Sunday Showcase & Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in Fright Night. He was died on October 3, 1998 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.