Roddy McDowall

Birth Name:

Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall

Birth Place:

Herne Hill, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Served as a representative of the actors' branch on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
Worked alongside the National Film Preservation Board in an effort to help archive classic films
The son of theatre enthusiasts, he appeared in his first film by the age of ten
Quote: "My whole life I've been trying to prove I'm not just yesterday․"
Cooperated with the FBI in 1947after the agency raided his home while investigating copyright infringement because he owned an extensive film collection at a time when there was no aftermarket for movies
Widely known as a character actor for his work in "Cleopatra," "It!," "The Poseidon Adventure," etc
Lost out on an Academy Award nomination after 20th Century-Fox listed him as the lead actor, mistakenly disqualifying him from contention
Sat in classes as a child with other young stars at MGM, including actress Elizabeth Taylor
Served as Julie Andrews' date for the Los Angeles premiere of "The Sound of Music․"
Was an accomplished ballroom dancer, winning various competitions on "The Arthur Murray Party․"

1941NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
1946Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
1964Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1964Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
1983Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1986Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1997Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated

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