Andy Serkis, full name Andrew Clement Serkis, is a British actor, director, and film producer, born on April 20, 1964. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneers and leading proponents of the performance capture technique, through which he has brought memorable characters to life. His career is inextricably linked to iconic roles such as Gollum in *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Hobbit* trilogies, King Kong in the 2005 film of the same name, and the ape leader Caesar in the *Planet of the Apes* reboot series. In addition to these digital characters, he has played live-action roles such as Ulysses Klaue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Alfred Pennyworth in *The Batman*. As a director, he has directed films such as *Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle* and *Venom: Let There Be Carnage*. For his work, he has received numerous accolades, including several Saturn Awards and an Empire Award. In 2020, he was honored with a BAFTA Award for his outstanding contribution to British cinema, solidifying his status as a revolutionary figure in the industry.