Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Ruislip, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Andy Serkis
Serkis confirmed that principal photography has wrapped on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, a film he is directing while reprising his role as Gollum. He described returning to the character as an incredible journey, with filming having taken place in New Zealand.
Serkis reflected on performance-capture technology, saying he had once been evangelical about it after playing Gollum but now feels the technique is misunderstood. The same period saw his memoir, My Pressures: The Bizarrely True Story of Andy Serkis, reach bookshelves.
Serkis was announced as the narrator of Odysseus Rising, an Audible Original sci-fi adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey written by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The project has been in development since late 2024 and is scheduled to launch on 25/02/2027.
Production officially began on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Warner Bros. releasing first footage of Serkis back in character as Gollum. Serkis returns both as performer and director, reuniting with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andrew Clement Serkis |
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| Summary | English-born British actor and director known for motion-capture performances as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and as Caesar in the Planet of the Apes films. He also directed the films Breathe (2017) and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018), and is currently directing The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools | St Benedict's School, Ealing |
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| University | Lancaster University, where he studied visual arts |
Personal Life
| Residence | North London |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Lorraine Ashbourne (m. 2002) |
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| Children | Three |
Family
| Father | Clement Serkis |
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| Children | Three |
Career
| Stage Debut Period | Mid-1980s, Dukes Playhouse, Lancaster |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Showed early talent for art and wanted to become a painter or graphic artist | |
| 2. Narrated the audiobook edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit in 2024 | |
| 3. Founded the performance capture studio The Imaginarium | |
| 4. Is set to narrate Odysseus Rising, an Audible Original sci-fi adaptation of The Odyssey, due for launch on 25/02/2027 |
