Andy Serkis

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Andy Serkis Fast Facts:

Began acting professionally at Duke's Playhouse in Lancaster in 1985.
Appeared in Macbeth in Manchester with the Royal Exchange Theatre in 1989.
Acted in King Lear at London's Royal Court Theatre in London in 1990.
Established himself as a popular television actor during the 1990s, appearing in the British miniseries The King of Jutland.
Garnered critical acclaim for his contributions to the character of Gollum in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies, but was ruled ineligible for an Academy Award nomination because his character was computer generated.
Provided the movements for another CGI character, Kong, in Jackson's 2006 release of King Kong.
Played Rigaud in TV series Little Dorrit in 2008.

Andy Serkis Relationships:
Lorraine Ashbourne - Wife
Ruby Serkis - Daughter
Sonny Serkis - Son
Louis Serkis - Son
Andy Serkis Awards:
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
2009 BAFTA Awards: Best Leading Actor - Nominee
2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Winner
2002 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
College:
Lancaster University, Lancaster, England