Actor

Severn Darden

November 9, 1929

Severn Teakle Darden Jr. (November 9, 1929 – May 27, 1995) was an American comedian and actor, and a founding member of The Second City Chicago-based comedy troupe as well as its predecessor, the Compass Players. He is known from his film appearances for playing the human leader Kolp in the fourth and fifth Planet of the Apes films. His live comedy improv skit under the character of "Walther von der Vogelweide" was influential with two generations of comic performers. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he attended the University of Chicago, where he was a "campus legend" according to poet Paul Carroll. Darden’s offbeat and intellectual sense of humor was a major element in the style of The Second City at that time, and is evident throughout his work.

Notable work

6.2
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
as Kolp
5.7
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
as Kolp
7.8
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
as Milton
7.6
Cheers (1982)
as Professor DeWitt
7.1
Vanishing Point (1971)
as J. Hovah
6.7
Real Genius (1985)
as Dr. Meredith
6.3
Back to School (1986)
as Dr. Barazini
7.3
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
as Apploy
7.6
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
as Cecil

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