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Andy Serkis

Bio: Andrew Clement Serkis (born 20 April 1964) is an English actor, director and producer of Iraqi and Armenian descent. He is best known for his performance capture roles comprising motion capture acting, animation, and voice work for computer-generated characters such as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), King Kong in the eponymous 2005 film, Caesar in the Planet of the Apes reboot series (2011–2017), Captain Haddock / Sir Francis Haddock in Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin (2011), and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017)
Born: Mon, Apr 20 1964
Birthplace: Ruislip, Middlesex, England, UK
Andy Serkis is 59 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Andy Serkis was
59 in Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, May 25 2023
Poster of Luther: The Fallen Sun
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Andy Serkis was
58 in Luther: The Fallen Sun
as 'David Robey'.
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Poster of Creature
Creature
Andy Serkis was
58 in Creature
as '(voice)'.
Thu, Feb 23 2023
Poster of Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Andy Serkis was
58 in Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
as 'Kino Loy (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of The Batman
The Batman
Andy Serkis was
57 in The Batman
as 'Alfred Pennyworth'.
Tue, Mar 01 2022
Poster of Polycephaly in D
Polycephaly in D
Andy Serkis was
57 in Polycephaly in D
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 10 2021
Poster of SAS: Red Notice
SAS: Red Notice
Andy Serkis was
57 in SAS: Red Notice
as 'George Clements'.
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Andy Serkis was
56 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Marley's Ghost (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Andy Serkis was
55 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Ghost of Christmas Past'.
Thu, Dec 19 2019
Poster of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Andy Serkis was
55 in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as 'Snoke (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor
The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor
Andy Serkis was
55 in The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 11 2019
Poster of Long Shot
Long Shot
Andy Serkis was
55 in Long Shot
as 'Parker Wembley'.
Thu, May 02 2019
Poster of Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen
Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen
Andy Serkis was
54 in Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 31 2018
Poster of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Andy Serkis was
54 in Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
as 'Baloo'.
Sun, Nov 25 2018
Poster of The Director and the Jedi
The Director and the Jedi
Andy Serkis was
53 in The Director and the Jedi
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 12 2018
Poster of Black Panther
Black Panther
Andy Serkis was
53 in Black Panther
as 'Ulysses Klaue'.
Tue, Feb 13 2018
Poster of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Andy Serkis was
53 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
as 'Supreme Leader Snoke'.
Wed, Dec 13 2017
Poster of Great Performers: Horror Show
Great Performers: Horror Show
Andy Serkis was
53 in Great Performers: Horror Show
as 'The Demented Clown'.
Thu, Dec 07 2017
Poster of War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes
Andy Serkis was
53 in War for the Planet of the Apes
as 'Caesar'.
Tue, Jul 11 2017
Poster of Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Andy Serkis was
51 in Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Fungus The Bogeyman
Fungus The Bogeyman
Andy Serkis was
51 in Fungus The Bogeyman
as ''.
Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Andy Serkis was
51 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as 'Supreme Leader Snoke'.
Tue, Dec 15 2015
Poster of We Are Stars
We Are Stars
Andy Serkis was
51 in We Are Stars
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jul 01 2015
Poster of Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Andy Serkis was
51 in Avengers: Age of Ultron
as 'Ulysses Klaue'.
Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Andy Serkis was
50 in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
as 'Caesar'.
Tue, Jul 08 2014
Poster of The Magnificent Lion Boy
The Magnificent Lion Boy
Andy Serkis was
49 in The Magnificent Lion Boy
as 'Umberto Farini'.
Tue, May 21 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Andy Serkis was
48 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as 'Gollum'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of London: The Modern Babylon
London: The Modern Babylon
Andy Serkis was
48 in London: The Modern Babylon
as 'Spoken Quotations (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 03 2012
Poster of Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Andy Serkis was
47 in Arthur Christmas
as 'Lead Elf (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 10 2011
Poster of The Adventures of Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin
Andy Serkis was
47 in The Adventures of Tintin
as 'Captain Haddock / Sir Francis Haddock (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Wild Bill
Wild Bill
Andy Serkis was
47 in Wild Bill
as 'Glen'.
Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Andy Serkis was
47 in Rise of the Planet of the Apes
as 'Caesar'.
Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of Death of a Superhero
Death of a Superhero
Andy Serkis was
47 in Death of a Superhero
as 'Dr. Adrian King'.
Wed, May 04 2011
Poster of The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge
The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge
Andy Serkis was
46 in The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge
as ''.
Tue, Nov 30 2010
Poster of Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
Andy Serkis was
46 in Burke & Hare
as 'William Hare'.
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Brighton Rock
Brighton Rock
Andy Serkis was
46 in Brighton Rock
as 'Mr. Colleoni'.
Mon, Sep 13 2010
Poster of Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
Andy Serkis was
45 in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
as 'Ian Dury'.
Fri, Jan 08 2010
Poster of Inkheart
Inkheart
Andy Serkis was
44 in Inkheart
as 'Capricorn'.
Thu, Dec 11 2008
Poster of Einstein and Eddington
Einstein and Eddington
Andy Serkis was
44 in Einstein and Eddington
as 'Albert Einstein'.
Sat, Nov 29 2008
Poster of The Cottage
The Cottage
Andy Serkis was
43 in The Cottage
as 'David'.
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of Sugarhouse
Sugarhouse
Andy Serkis was
43 in Sugarhouse
as 'Hoodwink'.
Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of Extraordinary Rendition
Extraordinary Rendition
Andy Serkis was
43 in Extraordinary Rendition
as 'Maro, Interrogator'.
Mon, Aug 20 2007
Poster of Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Andy Serkis was
42 in Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Longford
Longford
Andy Serkis was
42 in Longford
as 'Ian Brady'.
Thu, Oct 26 2006
Poster of Flushed Away
Flushed Away
Andy Serkis was
42 in Flushed Away
as 'Spike (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of The Prestige
The Prestige
Andy Serkis was
42 in The Prestige
as 'Alley'.
Thu, Oct 19 2006
Poster of Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker
Andy Serkis was
42 in Stormbreaker
as 'Mr. Grin'.
Fri, Jul 21 2006
Poster of King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
Andy Serkis was
41 in King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 13 2005
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Andy Serkis was
41 in King Kong
as 'Kong / Lumpy'.
Mon, Dec 12 2005
Poster of Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Andy Serkis was
40 in Ringers: Lord of the Fans
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Stories of Lost Souls
Stories of Lost Souls
Andy Serkis was
40 in Stories of Lost Souls
as 'Granny / Rastafarian / Hunter Jackson'.
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of The Present
The Present
Andy Serkis was
40 in The Present
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 31 2004
Poster of Blessed
Blessed
Andy Serkis was
40 in Blessed
as 'Father Carlo'.
Sun, May 16 2004
Poster of 13 Going on 30
13 Going on 30
Andy Serkis was
39 in 13 Going on 30
as 'Richard Kneeland'.
Tue, Apr 13 2004
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Andy Serkis was
39 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as 'Gollum / Smeagol'.
Mon, Dec 01 2003
Poster of Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Andy Serkis was
38 in Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Andy Serkis was
38 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
as 'Gollum / Smeagol'.
Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of Deathwatch
Deathwatch
Andy Serkis was
38 in Deathwatch
as 'Pvt. Thomas Quinn'.
Sun, Oct 06 2002
Poster of The Escapist
The Escapist
Andy Serkis was
37 in The Escapist
as 'Ricky Barnes'.
Fri, Apr 12 2002
Poster of 24 Hour Party People
24 Hour Party People
Andy Serkis was
37 in 24 Hour Party People
as 'Martin Hannett'.
Wed, Feb 13 2002
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Andy Serkis was
37 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as 'Gollum'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Pandaemonium
Pandaemonium
Andy Serkis was
37 in Pandaemonium
as 'John Thelwall'.
Fri, Jun 29 2001
Poster of Five Seconds to Spare
Five Seconds to Spare
Andy Serkis was
36 in Five Seconds to Spare
as 'Chester'.
Mon, Oct 30 2000
Poster of Shiner
Shiner
Andy Serkis was
36 in Shiner
as 'Mel'.
Fri, Sep 22 2000
Poster of The Jolly Boys' Last Stand
The Jolly Boys' Last Stand
Andy Serkis was
36 in The Jolly Boys' Last Stand
as 'Anthony 'Spider' Dale'.
Fri, Aug 18 2000
Poster of Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Andy Serkis was
35 in Topsy-Turvy
as 'John D'Auban'.
Wed, Dec 15 1999
Poster of Sweety Barrett
Sweety Barrett
Andy Serkis was
34 in Sweety Barrett
as 'Leo King'.
Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of Insomnia
Insomnia
Andy Serkis was
34 in Insomnia
as 'Harry'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Among Giants
Among Giants
Andy Serkis was
34 in Among Giants
as 'Bob'.
Wed, Jun 24 1998
Poster of Stella Does Tricks
Stella Does Tricks
Andy Serkis was
33 in Stella Does Tricks
as 'Fitz'.
Thu, Nov 06 1997
Poster of Loop
Loop
Andy Serkis was
33 in Loop
as 'Bill'.
Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of Mojo
Mojo
Andy Serkis was
33 in Mojo
as 'Potts'.
Tue, Sep 02 1997
Poster of Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
Andy Serkis was
33 in Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
as 'Sergeant Corrigan'.
Tue, Jul 01 1997
Poster of Career Girls
Career Girls
Andy Serkis was
33 in Career Girls
as 'Mr. Evans'.
Sun, Jun 01 1997
Poster of The Near Room
The Near Room
Andy Serkis was
32 in The Near Room
as 'Bunny'.
Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of Grushko
Grushko
Andy Serkis was
29 in Grushko
as 'Pyotr'.
Thu, Mar 24 1994
Poster of Royal Deceit
Royal Deceit
Andy Serkis was
29 in Royal Deceit
as 'Torsten'.
Wed, Feb 23 1994
Poster of Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Andy Serkis will be
59+ in Animal Farm
as 'Benjamin (voice)'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Man Who Saved Paris
The Man Who Saved Paris
Andy Serkis will be
59+ in The Man Who Saved Paris
as 'Chevenchy'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Star Wars: Andor
Star Wars: Andor
Andy Serkis was
58+ in Star Wars: Andor
as 'Kino Loy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2022
Poster of Animal
Animal
Andy Serkis was
57+ in Animal
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 10 2021
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Andy Serkis was
57+ in What If...?
as 'Ulysses Klaue (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of The Savoy
The Savoy
Andy Serkis was
56+ in The Savoy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2020
Poster of Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Andy Serkis was
56+ in Once Upon a Time in Iraq
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 2020
Poster of Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Andy Serkis was
56+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride
as 'Count Rugen'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors
Andy Serkis was
54+ in Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 13 2018
Poster of Fungus the Bogeyman
Fungus the Bogeyman
Andy Serkis was
51+ in Fungus the Bogeyman
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Andy Serkis was
51+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of The Wil Wheaton Project
The Wil Wheaton Project
Andy Serkis was
50+ in The Wil Wheaton Project
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Andy Serkis was
49+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Frame
The Frame
Andy Serkis was
48+ in The Frame
as 'Caesar'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013
Poster of The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World
The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World
Andy Serkis was
48+ in The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 29 2012
Poster of The Jonathan Ross Show
The Jonathan Ross Show
Andy Serkis was
47+ in The Jonathan Ross Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of Accused
Accused
Andy Serkis was
46+ in Accused
as 'Liam Black, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 15 2010
Poster of Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
Andy Serkis was
44+ in Little Dorrit
as 'Rigaud'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2008
Poster of Monkey Life
Monkey Life
Andy Serkis was
43+ in Monkey Life
as 'Self (Voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Andy Serkis was
42+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Simon Schama's Power of Art
Simon Schama's Power of Art
Andy Serkis was
42+ in Simon Schama's Power of Art
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Andy Serkis was
42+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of The Culture Show
The Culture Show
Andy Serkis was
40+ in The Culture Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 2004
Poster of HypaSpace
HypaSpace
Andy Serkis was
38+ in HypaSpace
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Andy Serkis was
38+ in Spooks
as 'Riff'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Icons
Icons
Andy Serkis was
38+ in Icons
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, May 01 2002
Poster of Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Andy Serkis was
36+ in Arabian Nights
as 'Kasim'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Andy Serkis was
35+ in Oliver Twist
as 'Bill Sikes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Shooting the Past
Shooting the Past
Andy Serkis was
34+ in Shooting the Past
as 'Styeman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of The Jump
The Jump
Andy Serkis was
34+ in The Jump
as 'Steven Brunos'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Andy Serkis was
32+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Finney
Finney
Andy Serkis was
30+ in Finney
as 'Tom Finney'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 1994
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Andy Serkis was
29+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Maxwell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Andy Serkis was
29+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Andy Serkis was
28+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Andy Serkis was
25+ in The Simpsons
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Andy Serkis was
23+ in The New Statesman
as 'Peter Moran'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Andy Serkis was
20+ in The Bill
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Andy Serkis was
19+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983