Andy Serkis is a British actor, director, and producer best known for his groundbreaking work in motion capture technology. He rose to fame for his roles as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes reboot series. Serkis has been praised for his ability to bring complex and nuanced characters to life through his performances, despite often being obscured by digital effects. In addition to his motion capture work, he has also appeared in live-action films such as Black Panther and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.