Shared by my friend Jim Alexander on Facebook: Roddy McDowall (birth name: Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall) was born on this day in 1928, in Herne Hill, London, England. McDowall was an avid photographer and home movie enthusiast, taking photographs of dozens of Hollywood's most famous celebrities, as well as extensive home movies--such as this one, which he shot during the making of 1967's PLANET OF THE APES.

Roddy McDowell

When you think of the late, great Roddy McDowell, you may not think of Rankin/Bass Productions, but did you know he has appeared in three of their productions? His first appearance was in Rankin/Bass' Cricket on the Hearth and then later in Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King and The Wind in the Willows.

All decked out in Apes! Thanks to my pal Josh Agle!