Roddy McDowall

Biography

Born 09/17/1928

Roddy McDowall began his prolific career as a child model in his native England. Segueing to features, he appeared in over 15 British films in the mid- to late 1930s, including "Convict 99" (1937) and "Murder in the Family" (1938). With his mother and older sister, McDowall was evacuated to the...
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Awards

  • In 1960/61, received Emmy for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role By an Actor or Actress in a Single Program
  • In 1960, received Tony for Actor, Supporting or Featured (Dramatic)
  • In 1941, received National Board of Review Award for Best Acting

Highlights

  • In 1998, Final film role, providing a character voice for the animated "A Bug's Life"
  • In 1996, Narrated the Showtime series "Sex and the Silver Scene"
  • In 1995, Provided the voice of Snowball, the hamster nemesis of Brain, on the animated "Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain"

Family & Companions

  • Thomas Andrew McDowall: father (Scottish)
  • Winifred McDowall: mother (Scottish)
  • Virginia McDowall: sister (older; survived him)

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