Andy Serkis

Andrew C. G. "Andy" Serkis (born 20 April 1964) is an English actor, director and author. He is popularly known for playing Gollum in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, for which he earned several nominations and the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. He also earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of Ian Brady in the British television film Longford. He has scored films as well as short films, including "Dirty Dancing", "A Very Short Road", "Mr. Smith", "Bitter Goodbye" and "The Man Who Sold The City". Prior...

• Born: Andrew Clement Serkis (1964-04-20) 20 April 1964 (age 56) Ruislip Manor, Middlesex, England
• Alma mater: The County College, Lancaster
• Occupation: Actor, narrator, film director, film producer
• Years active: 1985–present
• Spouse(s): Lorraine Ashbourne ​ (m. 2002) ​
• Children: 3 (including Louis Ashbourne Serkis)