Dr. Zaius | |
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Planet of the Apes character | |
First appearance | Planet of the Apes (1963; novel) Planet of the Apes (1968; film) |
Last appearance | Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970; film) |
Created by | Pierre Boulle |
Portrayed by | Maurice Evans Booth Colman Charlton Heston (uncredited cameo in Planet of the Apes |
Voiced by | Richard Blackburn |
In-universe information | |
Species | Evolved orangutan |
Occupation | Minister of Science |
Dr. Zaius is a fictional character created by Pierre Boulle from the Planet of the Apes franchise. Zaius is first introduced in Boulle's novel of the same name in a small role. Zaius is upgraded to the role of main antagonist in the 1968 film adaptation portrayed by Maurice Evans.
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