Who is Andy Serkis?

Andy Serkis is an English actor and director, best known for his motion capture performances in big-budget Hollywood blockbusters and his portrayal of iconic characters like Gollum, Caesar, and Supreme Leader Snoke.

Serkis was born on April 20, 1964, in London, England. He began acting in school plays and later studied theater at Lancaster University before pursuing his passion in the industry.

Although Serkis has appeared in a number of mainstream movies, it was his motion capture performances that brought him to international attention. His first significant motion capture role was as Gollum in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Serkis' performance was so convincing and nuanced that it earned him widespread critical acclaim and established him as the leading motion capture actor.

Serkis went on to appear in several other blockbuster movies, including "King Kong," "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and "War for the Planet of the Apes." In each of these films, he played the role of a digitally enhanced character, bringing them to life with his masterful motion capture performances.

Despite his impressive achievements in acting, Serkis has also successfully ventured into directing. He made his directorial debut in 2017 with the biographical drama film "Breathe." The film tells the story of Robin Cavendish, who became paralyzed from the neck down following a polio diagnosis. Serkis' direction earned him high praise and numerous accolades.

Throughout his career, Serkis has won several awards for his performances and contributions to the industry, such as the Screen Actors Guild Award, Saturn Award, and BAFTA Award. He continues to be a revered actor and director, and his future in the industry looks nothing but bright.