Andy Serkis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Andy Serkis.

Andy Serkis is a British actor, director, and motion-capture performer. He was born on April 20, 1964, in Ruislip, Middlesex, England. Serkis gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking work in the field of performance capture, particularly for his portrayal of Gollum in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. He brought the complex and tortured character to life through his exceptional physicality and vocal talents, earning him critical acclaim and several awards.

Serkis's career has been characterized by his exceptional ability to bring fantastical and non-human characters to the screen. Apart from Gollum, he has also portrayed King Kong in Jackson's 2005 film, Caesar in the "Planet of the Apes" reboot series, and Supreme Leader Snoke in the recent "Star Wars" trilogy.

In addition to his motion-capture performances, Serkis has also impressed audiences with his traditional acting skills. He has appeared in numerous live-action films, such as "Black Panther," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," and "The Prestige," displaying his versatility as a performer.

Serkis has also ventured into directing. He made his directorial debut with the film "Breathe" in 2017, and went on to direct the Netflix film "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" in 2018.

Andy Serkis is known for pushing the boundaries of technology and performance in the film industry. His unique skills and dedication to his craft have solidified his reputation as one of the most innovative and talented actors of his generation.

Every age has its storytelling form, and video gaming is a h

Every age has its storytelling form, and video gaming is a huge part of our culture. You can ignore or embrace video games and imbue them with the best artistic quality. People are enthralled with video games in the same way as other people love the cinema or theatre.

My dad was working abroad, in Iraq, and he was a doctor. We

My dad was working abroad, in Iraq, and he was a doctor. We used to go and visit him, in Baghdad, off and on. For the first ten years of my life, we used to go backwards and forwards to Baghdad, so that was quite amazing. I spent a lot of time traveling around the Middle East.

Amazing

But I think there's something wonderful and extraordinary ab

But I think there's something wonderful and extraordinary about climbing on your own and just that kind of relationship to the environment. I'm very addicted to the mountains. You know, so, I do like that solitude.

Relationship

Performance capture is a technology, not a genre it's just a

Performance capture is a technology, not a genre it's just another way of recording an actor's performance.

Technology

I've always thought of acting as a tool to change society. I

I've always thought of acting as a tool to change society. I watch a lot of actors and I see panic in their eyes because they don't know why they act and I know why I act. Whether I'm a good or a bad actor, I know why I do it.

Society

I never felt totally, 100%, patriotically English... I'd see

I never felt totally, 100%, patriotically English... I'd seen a lot of the world by an early age - sort of spent a lot of time traveling around Lebanon and I'd seen Babylon, and Damascus, and all sorts of places in the Middle East by the time I was ten. Then we'd return to Ruslip in West London... Done a fair bit of traveling really.

Age

I stayed in Baghdad every summer until I was 14. My dad's si

I stayed in Baghdad every summer until I was 14. My dad's sister is still there, but many of my relatives have managed to get out. People forget that there are still people there who are not radicalized in any particular direction, trying to live normal lives in a very difficult situation.

Dad

The learning curve is 'The Hobbit' is being shot in 3D.

The learning curve is 'The Hobbit' is being shot in 3D.

Learning

I understand why people went nuts for 'The Artist.' We use w

I understand why people went nuts for 'The Artist.' We use words so much, it's nice to be able to explore a different way of communication, to be able to express silently what someone - or something - is thinking or feeling.

Communication