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Andy Serkis
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Actor, Assistant Location Manager
Born:
April 20, 1964 in Rulsip Manor, England
Biography:"Andy Serkis" always wanted a future in entertainment. Growing up in Ruslip Manor, England, he visualized himself working behind the scenes in production. Today, he is an impressive British character actor with over 50 stage, television, and film credits, distinguished performances on both Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery!, and a highly coveted role in "Peter Jackson"'s three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Serkis began his acting career in theater. He has appeared on almost every renowned British stage -- the Royal Court, the Royal Exchange Manchester, the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Hull Truck, Dukes Lancaster, the Nuffield Studio, and Donmar Warehouse -- and in a host of popular plays. His resumé includes performances in King Lear, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Faust, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and a star-studded production of Hurly... Full Biography

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Andy Serkis poses next to Spike, the character he voices in "Flushed Away."
Andy Serkis, David Bowie and Hugh Jackman in "The Prestige"
Hugh Jackman and Andy Serkis in "The Prestige"
Andy Serkis in "The Prestige"
Andy Serkis in "The Prestige"
Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
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