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ACTING . Acting . 87 years (deceased) . Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK

Maurice Evans_

EMMY WINNER Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK

"Born — Died "

Born Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK
Birthday
87
Lived
13
Credits
Actor
Known For
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Popularity
91 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK
Languages
English
Education
Hackney Downs School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < French
Popularity
Tier C -- 10,420 Wikipedia views/month

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Maurice Evans is known for acting.
Born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK (died at age 87).
2 awards including Emmy Award.
Maurice Evans has 13 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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AWARDS (5)

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1961
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1961
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Emmy Award
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Biography

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Maurice Evans?
Maurice Evans was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Maurice Evans born?
Maurice Evans was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Maurice Evans been in?
Maurice Evans has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life (2023), The Jerk (1979), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970), Planet of the Apes (1968).
What is Maurice Evans known for?
Maurice Evans is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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