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Andy Serkis Biography

Birth Name:

Andrew C.G. Serkis

Birth Place:

Ruislip, London, England

Profession

Actor

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

2012Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2004Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2003Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2003Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2002Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2001Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated