Roddy McDowall (1928–1998) |
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Roddy McDowall was born in Herne Hill, London, England, to Winifriede Lucinda (Corcoran), an Irish-born aspiring actress, and Thomas Andrew McDowall, a merchant seaman. Roddy was enrolled in elocution courses at age five and by ten had appeared in his first film, Murder in the Family (1938), playing Peter Osborne, the younger brother of sisters ...
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Born:in Herne Hill, London, England, UKDied:(age 70) in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (269 credits)
Actor (269 credits)
1998
Superman: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch
The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch
- Knight Time
(1998)
... The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch (voice)
1998
The New Batman Adventures
(TV Series)
The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch
The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch
- Animal Act
(1998)
... The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch (voice)
- Over the Edge
(1998)
... The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch (voice)
1996-1998
Pinky and the Brain
(TV Series)
Snowball
Snowball
- Brainwashed: Part 3 - Wash Harder
(1998)
... Snowball (voice)
- Brainwashed: Part 2 - I Am Not a Hat
(1998)
... Snowball (voice)
- A Pinky and the Brain Halloween
(1997)
... Snowball (voice)
- Brain Noir
(1997)
... Snowball (voice)
- Welcome to the Jungle
(1996)
... Snowball (voice)
1996
Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles
(TV Series)
Proteus
Proteus
- Seeing Isn't Believing
(1996)
... Proteus (voice)
1994
The Tick
(TV Series)
The Breadmaster
The Breadmaster
- The Tick vs. el Seed
(1994)
... (voice)
- The Tick vs. the Breadmaster
(1994)
... The Breadmaster (voice)
- The Tick vs. Mr. Mental
(1994)
... (voice)
- The Tick vs. Dinosaur Neil
(1994)
... (voice)
- The Tick vs. Chairface Chippendale
(1994)
... (voice)
1994
Red Planet
(TV Mini-Series short)
Headmaster Marcus Howe
Headmaster Marcus Howe
- Episode #1.3
(1994)
... Headmaster Marcus Howe (voice)
- Episode #1.2
(1994)
... Headmaster Marcus Howe (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Headmaster Marcus Howe (voice)
1992-1994
Batman: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch / Dr. Jervis Tetch
The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch / Dr. Jervis Tetch
- Trial
(1994)
... Jervis Tetch / The Mad Hatter (voice)
- The Worry Men
(1993)
... The Mad Hatter / Dr. Jervis Tetch (voice)
- Perchance to Dream
(1992)
... The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch (voice)
- Mad as a Hatter
(1992)
... The Mad Hatter / Jervis Tetch (voice)
1994
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Maurice Gillette
Maurice Gillette
- Who Killed Alexander the Great?
(1994)
... Maurice Gillette
1993
Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron
(TV Series)
Lenny Ringtail / Madkat
Lenny Ringtail / Madkat
- Enter the Madkat
(1993)
... Lenny Ringtail / Madkat (voice)
1993
2 Stupid Dogs
(TV Series)
Chameleon
Chameleon
- Substitute Teacher/Chameleon/Seeing Eye Dogs
(1993)
... Chameleon (voice)
1992
Darkwing Duck
(TV Series)
Sir Quackmire Mallard
Sir Quackmire Mallard
- Inherit the Wimp
(1992)
... Sir Quackmire Mallard (voice)
1992
Quantum Leap
(TV Series)
Edward St. John V
Edward St. John V
- A Leap for Lisa - June 25, 1957
(1992)
... Edward St. John V
1992
The Legend of Prince Valiant
(TV Series)
King Frederick
King Frederick
- The Battle of Greystone
(1992)
... King Frederick (voice)
1990-1992
The New Lassie
(TV Series)
Andrew Leeds
Andrew Leeds
- A Will and a Way
(1992)
... Andrew Leeds
- Leeds, the Judge
(1991)
... Andrew Leeds
- Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?
(1990)
... Andrew Leeds
1991
An Inconvenient Woman
(TV Mini-Series)
Cyril Rathbone
Cyril Rathbone
- Episode #1.2
(1991)
... Cyril Rathbone
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Cyril Rathbone
1991
The Pirates of Dark Water
(TV Series)
Niddler
Niddler
- Victory
(1991)
... Niddler (voice)
- Betrayal
(1991)
... Niddler (voice)
- Break Up
(1991)
... Niddler (voice)
- Dishonor
(1991)
... Niddler (voice)
- Quest
(1991)
... Niddler (voice)
1989
Around the World in 80 Days
(TV Mini-Series)
McBaines
McBaines
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... McBaines
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... McBaines
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... McBaines
1987-1989
Matlock
(TV Series)
Don Mosher / Christopher Hoyt
Don Mosher / Christopher Hoyt
- The Starlet
(1989)
... Don Mosher
- The Chef
(1987)
... Christopher Hoyt
1985-1989
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Gordon Fairchild / Dr. Alger Kenyon, PHD
Gordon Fairchild / Dr. Alger Kenyon, PHD
- Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble
(1989)
... Gordon Fairchild
- School for Scandal
(1985)
... Dr. Alger Kenyon, PHD
1986
Bridges to Cross
(TV Series)
Norman Parks
Norman Parks
- Memories of Molly
(1986)
... Norman Parks
- A Theory of Dark Thunder
(1986)
... Norman Parks
- Yesterday Upon the Stair
(1986)
... Norman Parks
1985
Zoo Ship
(voice)
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
(TV Series)
Bob Cratchet
Bob Cratchet
- Christmas Carol II: The Sequel
(1985)
... Bob Cratchet
1985
Hollywood Wives
(TV Mini-Series)
Jason Swandle
Jason Swandle
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Jason Swandle
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Jason Swandle
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Jason Swandle
1982-1983
Tales of the Gold Monkey
(TV Series)
Bon Chance Louie
Bon Chance Louie
- Mourning Becomes Matuka
(1983)
... Bon Chance Louie (credit only)
- A Distant Shout of Thunder
(1983)
... Bon Chance Louie
- Boragora or Bust
(1983)
... Bon Chance Louie
- Naka Jima Kill
(1983)
... Bon Chance Louie
- Last Chance Louie
(1983)
... Bon Chance Louie
1979-1982
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Christopher Lantree / Mephistopheles / Mephistopheles the Devil / ...
Christopher Lantree / Mephistopheles / Mephistopheles the Devil / ...
- The Angel's Triangle/Natchez Bound
(1982)
... Christopher Lantree
- Devil and Mr. Roarke/Ziegfeld Girls/Kid Corey Rides Again
(1981)
... Mephistopheles
- The Devil and Mandy Breem/The Millionaire
(1980)
... Mephistopheles the Devil
- The Chain Gang/The Boss
(1979)
... Gary Pointer
- Bowling/Command Performance
(1979)
... Richard Simmons
1980
Here's Boomer
(TV Series)
Milo Acres / Flournoi Acres
Milo Acres / Flournoi Acres
- Boomer and Miss 21st Century
(1980)
... Milo Acres / Flournoi Acres
1980
The Martian Chronicles
(TV Mini-Series)
Father Stone
Father Stone
- The Martians
(1980)
... Father Stone
- The Settlers
(1980)
... Father Stone
- The Expeditions
(1980)
... Father Stone (credit only)
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
(TV Series)
Governor Saroyan
Governor Saroyan
- Planet of the Slave Girls
(1979)
... Governor Saroyan (as Roddy McDowell)
1979
A Man Called Sloane
(TV Series)
Manfred Baranoff
Manfred Baranoff
- Night of the Wizard
(1979)
... Manfred Baranoff
1979
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Fred Beery
Fred Beery
- Second Chance/Don't Push Me/Like Father, Like Son
(1979)
... Fred Beery
1977-1978
Wonder Woman
(TV Series)
Henry Roberts / Professor Arthur Chapman
Henry Roberts / Professor Arthur Chapman
- The Fine Art of Crime
(1978)
... Henry Roberts
- The Man Who Made Volcanoes
(1977)
... Professor Arthur Chapman
1977
The Feather and Father Gang
(TV Series)
Vincent Stoddard
Vincent Stoddard
- The Mayan Connection
(1977)
... Vincent Stoddard
1977
The Fantastic Journey
(TV Series)
Dr. Jonathan Willaway
Dr. Jonathan Willaway
- The Innocent Prey
(1977)
... Dr. Jonathan Willaway
- Riddles
(1977)
... Dr. Jonathan Willaway
- Turnabout
(1977)
... Dr. Jonathan Willaway
- Funhouse
(1977)
... Dr. Jonathan Willaway
- An Act of Love
(1977)
... Dr. Jonathan Willaway
1977
The Rhinemann Exchange
(TV Mini-Series)
Bobby Ballard
Bobby Ballard
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Bobby Ballard
- Episode #1.2
(1977)
... Bobby Ballard
- Episode #1.1
(1977)
... Bobby Ballard
1976
Harry O
(TV Series)
Arnold Applequist
Arnold Applequist
- The Mysterious Case of Lester and Dr. Fong
(1976)
... Arnold Applequist
1976
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
The Amazing Armitage
The Amazing Armitage
- The Adventure of the Black Falcon
(1976)
... The Amazing Armitage
1974
Planet of the Apes
(TV Series)
Galen
Galen
- Up Above the World So High
(1974)
... Galen
- The Liberator
(1974)
... Galen
- The Cure
(1974)
... Galen
- The Tyrant
(1974)
... Galen
- The Interrogation
(1974)
... Galen (as Roddy McDowell)
1974
The Snoop Sisters
(TV Series)
Lionel Standish
Lionel Standish
- A Black Day for Bluebeard
(1974)
... Lionel Standish
1972-1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Howard (segment "Love and the Stutter") / Marvin (segment "Love and the Sensuous Twin")
Howard (segment "Love and the Stutter") / Marvin (segment "Love and the Sensuous Twin")
- Love and the Games People Play/Love and High Spirits/Love and the Memento/Love and the Single Husband/Love and the Stutter
(1973)
... Howard (segment "Love and the Stutter")
- Love and the Know-It-All/Love and the Perfect Wife/Love and the Sensuous Twin/Love and the Triple Threat
(1972)
... Marvin (segment "Love and the Sensuous Twin")
1973
McMillan & Wife
(TV Series)
Jamie McMillan
Jamie McMillan
- Death of a Monster... Birth of a Legend
(1973)
... Jamie McMillan
1973
Barnaby Jones
(TV Series)
Stanley Lambert
Stanley Lambert
- See Some Evil... Do Some Evil
(1973)
... Stanley Lambert
1972
The Delphi Bureau
(TV Series)
Harold
Harold
- The Man Upstairs-The Man Downstairs Project
(1972)
... Harold
1968-1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
Early McCorley / Philip Saxon
Early McCorley / Philip Saxon
- Why I Blew Up Dakota
(1970)
... Early McCorley
- The White Birch
(1968)
... Philip Saxon
1969
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Jeremy Evans (segment "The Cemetery")
Jeremy Evans (segment "The Cemetery")
- Pilot
(1969)
... Jeremy Evans (segment "The Cemetery")
1968
The Legend of Robin Hood
(TV Series)
Prince John
Prince John
- Episode dated 18 February 1968
(1968)
... Prince John
1968
The Felony Squad
(TV Series)
Ollie Olds
Ollie Olds
- The Flip Side of Fear: Part 2
(1968)
... Ollie Olds
- The Flip Side of Fear: Part 1
(1968)
... Ollie Olds
1967
The Danny Thomas Hour
(TV Series)
Cricket Crockett
Cricket Crockett
- Cricket on the Hearth
(1967)
... Cricket Crockett (voice)
1964-1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Harry Carlin / Arthur Biddle / Deerfield Prescott
Harry Carlin / Arthur Biddle / Deerfield Prescott
- The Fatal Mistake
(1966)
... Harry Carlin
- Mr. Biddle's Crime Wave
(1964)
... Arthur Biddle
- Wake Up, Darling
(1964)
... Deerfield Prescott
1966
Batman
(TV Series)
The Bookworm
The Bookworm
- While Gotham City Burns
(1966)
... The Bookworm
- The Bookworm Turns
(1966)
... The Bookworm
1966
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
T / Sgt. Billy Willets
T / Sgt. Billy Willets
- Angel Babe
(1966)
... T / Sgt. Billy Willets
1965
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Dwight Franklin
Dwight Franklin
- When I Am Grown to Man's Estate
(1965)
... Dwight Franklin
1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Robert 'Professor' Benson
Robert 'Professor' Benson
- The Wine-Dark Sea
(1964)
... Robert 'Professor' Benson
1964
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
George / Gerald Musgrove
George / Gerald Musgrove
- See the Monkey Dance
(1964)
... George
- The Gentleman Caller
(1964)
... Gerald Musgrove
1964
The Eleventh Hour
(TV Series)
Stanton Maynard / 'Alec Harnes'
Stanton Maynard / 'Alec Harnes'
- The Only Remaining Copy Is in the British Museum
(1964)
... Stanton Maynard / 'Alec Harnes'
1960
Our American Heritage
(TV Series)
Philip Hamilton
Philip Hamilton
- Not Without Honor
(1960)
... Philip Hamilton
1960
Sunday Showcase
(TV Series)
Philip Hamilton
Philip Hamilton
- Our American Heritage: Not Without Honor
(1960)
... Philip Hamilton
1957-1958
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series)
- Washington Square
(1958)
- White-Headed Boy
(1957)
- Rain in the Morning
(1957)
- Talk You of Killing?
(1957)
- The Vicarious Years
(1957)
1952-1958
Kraft Theatre
(TV Series)
Andy McKenna / Mr. Elton
Andy McKenna / Mr. Elton
- The Last of the Belles
(1958)
... Andy McKenna
- A Night of Rain
(1957)
- Emma
(1954)
... Mr. Elton
- Philip Goes Forth
(1952)
1954-1957
Goodyear Playhouse
(TV Series)
- The Treasure Hunters
(1957)
- In the Days of Our Youth
(1956)
- Buy Me Blue Ribbons
(1954)
1951-1956
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
David at 22 / Bellamy Partridge / Pete
David at 22 / Bellamy Partridge / Pete
- Michael and Mary
(1956)
... David at 22
- Salad Days
(1952)
... Bellamy Partridge
- The Blues Street
(1951)
... Pete
1956
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Leprechaun
Leprechaun
- O'Hoolihan and the Leprechaun
(1956)
... Leprechaun
1954-1955
Ponds Theater
(TV Series)
- The Silver Box
(1955)
- The Shop at Sly Corner
(1954)
- Philip Goes Forth
(1954)
1951-1954
Robert Montgomery Presents
(TV Series)
Pip / Gerald Forbes
Pip / Gerald Forbes
- Great Expectations: Part 2. The Reality
(1954)
... Pip
- Great Expectations: Part 1. The Promise
(1954)
... Pip
- When We Are Married
(1951)
... Gerald Forbes
1952
Broadway Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Rodney Martin
Rodney Martin
- It Pays to Advertise
(1952)
... Rodney Martin
1951
Family Theatre
(TV Series)
Pvt. Huntington (The Professor)
Pvt. Huntington (The Professor)
- Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration
(1951)
... Pvt. Huntington (The Professor)
1938
Sarah Siddons
(uncredited)
Show
Producer (7 credits)
Producer (7 credits)
Show
Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
Show
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Show
Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
Show
Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Show
Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
Show
Self (132 credits)
Self (132 credits)
Show
Archive footage (35 credits)
Archive footage (35 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage: Made his stage debut in "Young Woodley" at the Westport Country Playhouse, CT, in the late 1940s. See more »Alternate Names:
Roddy Mc Dowall | Roddy MacDowall | Roddy McDowell | Rody McDowellHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[on his more well-known roles as a child actor] I really liked Lassie, but that horse, Flicka, was a nasty animal with a terrible disposition. All the Flickas--all six of them--were awful. See more »Trivia:
Was in four Oscar Best Picture nominees, How Green Was My Valley (1941), The Pied Piper (1942), The Longest Day (1962) and Cleopatra (1963), with the first of these the only winner. See more »Trademark:
Had the staggering ability to cry within seconds; all he needed to do to get the tears rolling, was to blink. See more »Star Sign:
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