Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis is an English actor, voice actor, director, author, and filmmaker. He has established a significant reputation in the film industry with his groundbreaking work in motion capture roles. His most memorable roles in this domain include Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," King Kong in the 2005 film, and Caesar in the "Planet of the Apes" reboot series. In addition to these roles, Serkis has also showcased his range by playing characters such as Captain Haddock in Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin," and Supreme Leader Snoke in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy films. His work in motion capture has received critical acclaim, earning him an Empire Award, and two Saturn Awards.

Serkis has also made a mark in conventional acting roles, earning nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his performances in "Longford" and "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll," respectively. His recent work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films such as "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Black Panther," and the Disney+ series "What If...?" have further solidified his place in modern cinema. Serkis received the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema, and he won a Daytime Emmy Award for the series "The Letter for the King."

As a filmmaker, Serkis made his directorial debut with the 2017 film "Breathe" and followed up with "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" in 2021. He is also the founder of The Imaginarium Studios, a production company and motion capture workshop in London, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the industry's technology.