"Planet of the Apes" role for Andy Serkis (6)

I believe the answer is:

caesar

(Other definitions for caesar that I've seen before include "Top man" , "Roman chief like Julius" , "leader who acts like a dictator" , "Taking little bites" , "Emperor of ancient Rome, like Julius" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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