Born on April 20, 1964, in Ruislip, England, he is renowned for his pioneering work in motion capture technology. Initially gaining fame as an actor, he portrayed Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies, and Caesar in the "Planet of the Apes" series. Transitioning to directing, he debuted with "Breathe" in 2017 and gained further acclaim with "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage." His work continues to push the boundaries of digital performance and filmmaking.