Andie MacDowell and Roddy McDowall are both well-known actors who have appeared in many films and TV shows. They share a similar surname, but are they related in any way? This article will explore the truth behind the rumor and reveal if there is any family connection between them.
Who is Andie MacDowell?
Andie MacDowell is an American actress and former fashion model who was born on April 21, 1958, in Gaffney, South Carolina. She has modeled for Calvin Klein and has been a spokeswoman for L’Oréal since 1986.
She made her film debut in 1984 in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, where her voice was dubbed by Glenn Close because of her Southern accent. She rose to fame with her roles in Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), Green Card (1990), Groundhog Day (1993), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), and Michael (1996). She has also appeared in Beauty Shop (2005), Footloose (2011), Magic Mike XXL (2015), Love After Love (2017), and Ready or Not (2019). She co-starred with her daughter Margaret Qualley in the Netflix miniseries Maid (2021) for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Who is Roddy McDowall?
Roddy McDowall was a British and American actor, photographer and film director who was born on September 17, 1928, in Herne Hill, London. He began his acting career as a child in England, and then moved to the United States in 1940. He starred in How Green Was My Valley (1941), My Friend Flicka (1943), and Lassie Come Home (1943). He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role as Octavian in Cleopatra (1963). He played Cornelius and Caesar in the original Planet of the Apes film series, as well as Galen in the spin-off TV series. He also appeared in The Longest Day (1962), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), That Darn Cat! (1965), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Funny Lady (1975), The Black Hole (1979), Fright Night (1985), Overboard (1987) and A Bug’s Life (1998). He served on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the National Film Preservation Board. He died of lung cancer on October 3, 1998, at age 70.
The short answer is no. Andie MacDowell and Roddy McDowall are not related by blood or marriage. They have different origins, ancestry, and spelling of their surnames. Andie MacDowell’s parents were Pauline Johnston and Marion St. Pierre MacDowell, while Roddy McDowall’s parents were Winifred Corcoran and Thomas Andrew McDowall.
The rumor of their relation may have started because of their similar careers, appearances, and names. They both have brown hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. They both have acted in various genres of films and TV shows. They both have surnames that are derived from Scottish clans: MacDowell from Clan MacDougall, and McDowall from Clan MacDowall. However, these are just coincidences that do not imply any kinship between them.
Conclusion
Andie MacDowell and Roddy McDowall are two successful actors who have made their mark in Hollywood with their diverse roles and talents. They share some common traits, but they are not related in any way. They are simply two stars who happen to have similar surnames.
