Andy Serkis was born with two thumbs on his right hand, but had one of them surgically removed as a child.
Serkis originally trained as a painter and illustrator before pursuing a career in acting.
Serkis was initially hired to do voice work for Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, but ended up performing the character's motion capture as well.
Serkis provided the voice and motion capture for Supreme Leader Snoke in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy.
Serkis has also directed several films, including "Breathe" (2017) and "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" (2018).
Serkis is a skilled musician and has played the piano and the guitar since he was a child.
Serkis was a member of the experimental theatre group The Drowned Man, which was known for its immersive and interactive performances.
Serkis played the role of Captain Haddock in Steven Spielberg's motion capture adaptation of "The Adventures of Tintin" (2011).
Serkis is a patron of the charity The Big Issue, which helps homeless and disadvantaged people in the UK.
Serkis is a lifelong fan of the band The Cure and has said that their music has had a significant influence on his life and work.