The List
First off, I tried to recall the movies I've seen that he was in. My memory isn't what it used to be, but a few immediately came to mind:
- The Lord of the Rings: Th.seivis one's a no-brainer. I mean, Gollum is iconic. I watched all three of them. "The Return of the King" is the one that everyone talks about, and yeah, it's amazing. 2003, if I remember it right. That was a good year for movies.
- King Kong: 2005 one. Huge ape, big adventure. What's not to love? He did an amazing job with it.
- Planet of the Apes: This one's another biggie. It's a reboot, and he played Caesar. And man, the way he brings that character to life is just incredible. I watched "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". That one was awesome.
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: He was in that too! I totally forgot about it. This was in 2015. Good old days. Sci-fi, action, the whole shebang. He was playing some kind of a big bad guy.
After racking my brain, I started searching online to see what else he's been in. And I found out that he's married to this actress, Lorraine Ashbourne. They've been together since 2002, and they've got three kids. That's sweet. A family man and a fantastic actor.
I also found some lists made by other movie fans. One of them had over 80 people voting on his best movies. "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" was in the top 3. I guess people really love that one. And there was this other list, "My top 10 films starring/featuring Andy Serkis." It also had "The Return of the King" at the top. Seems like that movie is universally loved.
Oh, and I found this funny thing – a "celebrities look-alike" post. It said Andy Serkis looks like Rob Corddry. I kinda see it, in a weird way. But that's the internet for you, always finding the oddest things.
Wrapping Up
So yeah, that's my little deep dive into Andy Serkis' work. It started as a random thought and ended up being a fun trip down memory lane. He's been in so much stuff, and I realized I've enjoyed more of his movies than I initially thought. It's always cool to take a moment and appreciate these actors who bring so much to the movies we love.
Now, I'm thinking of having a movie marathon this weekend. Maybe start with "The Return of the King" and then "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." It's going to be a good time. And hey, maybe I'll discover some other movies of his that I haven't seen yet. There's always something new to find, right?
