Andy Serkis (original) (raw)

Highest Rated: 100% Longford (2006)

Lowest Rated: 25% Deathwatch (2002)

Birthday: Apr 20, 1964

Birthplace: Ruislip, London, England, UK

Of the countless visual effects that wowed moviegoers in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001-03), none had the sheer impact of Gollum, a former hobbit transformed into a piteous creature by its lust for the magical ring. And while its fully articulated appearance was a miracle of digital effects, the character would have had none of its impact were it not for the astonishing performance of Andy Serkis, the English actor who lent his voice and physical movements to the role. Serkis' turn, alternately tragic and treacherous, was hailed by critics worldwide; he would go on to give life to another Jackson digital creation - the title beast in "King Kong" (2005) - and prove himself a versatile talent in his own skin with notable supporting roles in "13 Going on 30" (2004), "The Prestige" (2006), and "Longford" (2006). The actor continued to earn acclaim for live-action roles in such U.K.-produced dramas as the Ian Dury biopic "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" (2010) and more stunning motion-capture work in box office hits like "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011). Fans later thrilled to the performer reprising the role of Gollum in Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy, along with performances in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011) and its sequel "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (2014), plus "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2014), "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015) and "Black Panther" (2018). Despite the fact that his most notable roles were delivered via computer technology, Serkis became one of film's most respected and sought-after performers.

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Andy Serkis Andy Serkis Andy Serkis at arrivals for THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Premiere, The Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center, Los Angeles, CA December 9, 2014. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Andy Serkis at arrivals for ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD Premiere, TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman''s), Los Angeles, CA July 22, 2019. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Andy Serkis at the Into Film Awards, London, UK. March 4, 2019. Photoshot/Everett Collection, Andy Serkis at arrivals for MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE Premiere, ArcLight Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA November 28, 2018. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Andy Serkis at arrivals for BREATHE Premiere, AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13, New York, NY October 9, 2017. Photo By: John Nacion/Everett Collection Andy Serkis at arrivals for THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Premiere, The Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center, Los Angeles, CA December 9, 2014. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Andy Serkis at arrivals for The 8th Annual Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards, The Ebell of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA November 9, 2014. Photo By: Xavier Collin/Everett Collection Andy Serkis at arrivals for DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Premiere, Williamsburg Cinemas, Brooklyn, NY July 8, 2014. Photo By: Gregorio T. Binuya/Everett Collection View more photos

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