Maurice Evans
ActingAbout Maurice Evans
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maurice Herbert Evans (June 3, 1901 – March 12, 1989) was an English-born British-American actor of Welsh descent, noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters. His best-known screen roles are Dr. Zaius in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes and as Samantha Stephens's father, Maurice in TV series Bewitched.
Maurice Evans Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maurice Evans reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Maurice Evans's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Maurice Evans's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Path of Glory, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maurice Evans Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Evans's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maurice Evans has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life | Self/Maurice (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Caribbean Mystery | Major Palgrave | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything | D. Leroy Wintermore | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jerk | Hobart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Canterville Ghost | Lord Canterville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping | Chairman of the Board | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Terror in the Wax Museum | Inspector Daniels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Brotherhood of the Bell | Harry Masters | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Beneath the Planet of the Apes | Dr. Zaius | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Operation Heartbeat | Dr. Easler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Body Stealers | Dr. Matthews / Alien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Rosemary's Baby | Hutch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army | Sir Basil Bertram | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Planet of the Apes | Dr. Zaius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jack of Diamonds | Nicolai Vodkine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Los traidores de San Ángel | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Lionpower from MGM | Self - Nicolai Vodkine (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | One of Our Spies Is Missing | Sir Norman Swickert | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The War Lord | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Enter Hamlet | Hamlet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Macbeth | Macbeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Tempest | Prospero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Christmas Tree | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Twelfth Night | Malvolio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Alice in Wonderland | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Macbeth | Macbeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan | Arthur Sullivan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Androcles and the Lion | Caesar | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Kind Lady | Henry Springer Elcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Daphni: Virgin of the Golden Laurels | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Scrooge | Poor Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Checkmate | Phillip Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Path of Glory | Anton Maroni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Only Girl | Didier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Marry Me | Paul Hart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wedding Rehearsal | George Thompson aka Tootles | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cupboard Love | Derek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Should a Doctor Tell? | Roger Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Raise the Roof | Rodney Langford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | White Cargo | Alan Langford | Super Hit | Similar → |
Maurice Evans - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Evans?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Evans is "The Path of Glory" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Evans acted in?
Maurice Evans has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Evans?
Other notable films include "Marry Me", "Raise the Roof", and "Operation Heartbeat".