Ian McKellen Presents Andy Serkis with Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema | EE BAFTA Film

[@luccacaixeta]

Gandalf introducing Gollum. Legendary!

[@ytn675]

Yesss

[@JimmyAruba]

Amazing 😉

[@alee_enn]

Ian said that Gandalf and Gollum never met, they did in the books. There is a 60 year gap between Bilbo's Eleventy-oneth birthday, and Gandalf returning to explain to Frodo he has to leave Bag End, and in that time, Gandalf went off and tried to find Gollum, except "the enemy found him first". The reason Gandalf knows this, and knows that Gollum told them the name Baggins, is because he found Gollum. Ian and Andy may not have met on the movie though. :P

[@Canotsa]

@@alee_enn 17 years only afaik

[@joshuahecht6866]

Lucca Caixeta Magneto introducing Klaw Gandalf introducing Caesar

[@robertzsombok7661]

His whole family, wife, and kids tearing up of love and pride over their father. Very touching. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@littlemissanon729]

Andy is a criminally underrated actor and deserves every award under the sun. It's ridiculous that he isn't recognised for his incredible work more often.

[@vars280287]

Sad that Oscars don't recognize mocap acting. He should be on his 3rd Oscar nomination by now.

[@anemonenova8694]

3rd oscar win probably too

[@qlcrane8019]

The actor or the team that creates the image with the motion cap?

[@alisterewen9434]

ql Crane the animators get there credit though. They have oscars for special effects

[@NPA1001]

Andy calls it Performance capture which is more accurate

[@morcellemorcelle618]

@@NPA1001 well, it started out as motion capture, and developed into performence capture, which includes facial expression capture and few other things.

[@sherrillsmith8380]

FINALLY! Recognition for one of the best actors working anywhere: Andy Serkis!! His work is so memorable that many of us leave the theaters already having memorized bits of dialog, whether he's portraying Gollum or Supreme Leader Snoke. He must be one of the most creative and visionary actors in the past several decades in his renowned ability to envision possibilities and go beyond preconceived limits of spandex ware, countless tracking dots applied on his face and frame to capture his motion, and the many other incarnations he has made real and often, more human and humane - thinking of Caesar - that the real thing. Like many others, I am so glad for him to receive this recognition!.

[@johnfrederickudtujan8337]

Yup. I love him also as Snoke in Star Wars.

[@rayhanihsannasution4199]

he is the innovation, the person who inspire all of the motion capture happening right now. we can say that he is as remarkable as Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton for beginning a new era.

[@jamesrawlins735]

He should have been nominated for Caesar - but of course the acting community hasn't quite caught up to technology

[@ytn675]

Loved him as smeagol

[@ram718bkny]

Well said, sir! Very well said! 👏👏👏

[@mecagoenlaluna]

When he said that they met 20 years ago filming LOTR I suddenly grew a long white beard and felt I needed a cane to walk.

[@whatever96]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👏

[@beccastell6439]

@@whatever96 It explains so much when you say ''twenty years''. I was 22, Section 28 was still a thing. I was blown away by McKellen but his activism? It took one article on his coming out and that was it. It all made sense! Twenty years?

[@sspdirect02]

Gollum, Kong, Caesar, Snoke, Captain Haddock, Ulysses Klaue and Alfred Pennyworth.

[@kevcatnip7589]

Whats wrong with ANDY?? Is he ill ?

[@szpyrk0]

Even tho ST of Star Wars is a bit of a mess I think his Snoke portrayal was also as great.

[@kevcatnip7589]

@@szpyrk0 he was shafted ,,,put his heart into star wars ,,,

[@yamancerin4200]

@@szpyrk0 st?

[@szpyrk0]

@@yamancerin4200 Sequel Trilogy

[@jasonbarron3047]

the pride in the eyes of his kids tho i mean his youngest son was fighting back tears bless him, imagine your kids being so proud of you like that what a feeling that must be eh folks!! well deserved to such a fantastic down to earth actor and family man x

[@BirdBoy40]

Finally, Andy Serkis getting the recognition he has deserved for so long!

[@chriscross9505]

He deserves another BAFTA for that acceptance speech where in 90 seconds he concisely thanks everyone who he believes needed thanking for helping him achieve his dreams and goals.

[@sazidhasankhan9144]

Well, he spoke for 3 minutes, so there's that :p

[@adampoll4977]

Damn, look at his kids crying with pride and joy! This was an accolade well deserved and a long time coming.

[@joshpemberton8128]

At long last this genius is getting the recognition he deserves......and he’s damn humble. Thank you Mr Serkis

[@agniswarmookerjee24]

If only he looked at his bafta and said “My precious” at the end of his speech.

[@Plafintarr]

He actually did a video at some Oscar Ceremony for LOTR where they won an Oscar. Gollum came on screen and took the statuette and said "my precious".

[@ayselsultan4289]

hahaha I laughed hard at this one! :D :D

[@christopherjohnvalles8322]

😀😀

[@GullibleTarget]

@@Plafintarr that was the MTV movie awards

[@andyjohnson4907]

His son crying melted my heart.

[@bushcraftnorway]

"Welcome the most agile actor in London" *Comes in on crutches*

[@callan7468]

AnonymAlkoholiker Why is he on crutches?

[@penyuwan]

@@callan7468 Ski Accident.

[@bushcraftnorway]

@@callan7468 Dunno

[@jemert96]

made him look like an amateur

[@Keeno1]

@@jemert96 How?

[@dinitha11]

Andy deserved an Oscar nomination and a possible win for his performance as Gollum in both The Two Towers and The Return of the King. I guess the Academy was not willing to see his motion-capture performance as a "real" performance. One of the most underrated artists of all time.

[@aeonlincoln5474]

"No higher than Frodo's .....um......belt buckle" LMAO The timing was perfect.

[@MackofejFTW]

For those who doesn't know, he was only supposed to do voice acting for Gollum but the creators were so amazed by Andy who literally morphed into the character they decided to go with the Mocap :) Congrats Andy , you are the best

[@SilentDanDisney]

Thus a new technology was born.

[@kevinwilson455]

I love Sir Ian...... what a joy and example to us all .

[@setakh]

Lets be real for a moment: Andy Serkis literally defined a new way we enjoy cinema. And it all started with Gollum who was bloody hell to act out due to his split personality to boot and he brought even more amazing charactres to the big screen since.

[@Kasino80]

This is why the BAFTAS are better than the Oscars.

[@sister1976]

That was one proud wife ❤ (and children too, but she was just beaming!! ) ❤🌟🎉 So well deserved!!

[@milvache]

I am so happy that Andy Serkis won this award. He is such a underrated actor and its good to see the industry recognizing his talent

[@chongmcafee3799]

It’s about time he is recognized!! Long overdue for sure. The Oscars should have created a special category for his skills. His kids look just like him.

[@laboon344]

Time*

[@chongmcafee3799]

Laboon 344, thank you. I noticed it and thought I fixed it.

[@laboon344]

@@chongmcafee3799 you're welcome

[@martinimornings2691]

"I've only got 90 seconds...eighty now..."what on earth kind of treatment is that? I'd love to hear them both without a man with a whip and a stopwatch lurking behind them...

[@alexion2001]

It's a joke, they only suggested he kept it under 90 so they have time for the whole show. They won't kick him off or take his award if he talks for longer.

[@calebdesjardins616]

Andy is so classy and professional and extremely under appreciated as an innovator and I’m so happy for him for this

[@rayhanihsannasution4199]

what a proud wife and family! they made me cry

[@avatarzang2674]

This is the one of the most deserved recognitions in thr history of film. Truly touching

[@palemoonlight96]

The true award is having Ian presenting this to you, he's a legend!! **Gandalf awards Gollum**

[@NiVi192]

Very classy yet genuine tribut by Sir Ian, you just gotta love his originality, kindness and cleverness! ... Congrats to Andy Serkis! 😊

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@Luke101]

This is so well earned. Andy Serkis is a cinema icon

[@OGDweeb]

Hard to believe it's been 20 years since Lord of the Rings! I can't imagine anyone else playing Gandalf than Ian. Andy's Gollum was magical.

[@itsaashish]

He truly deserves it. Such a genius!

[@JeM130177]

Ian and Andy! Legends together! So happy Andy is getting the recognition he deserves. He's amazing!

[@mikes5637]

Glad to see that his contribution to motion capture as well as his underrated acting ability has finally got recognition.

[@Will-nn3pb]

*Finally....about time this man gets the credit and awards he deserves*

[@florian8599]

OMG! His youngest is tearing up, he's so proud of his dad!

[@katiePetsy]

He's a wee cutie isn't he. They seem like a lovely family

[@Rankutubuki88]

Im crying too… so proud and a fan of his work.

[@Lewis-qm8uo]

I've been lucky enough to meet Andy serkis and he is such a genuine down to earth guy. I bumped into him in a Sainsbury's in my hometown about 10 minutes after coming out of the cinema from watching star wars force awakens. Worthwhile to say that I was shocked to see him, not only because I was the only person to recognise him but also because I believe him to be one of the most underrated actors of all time. Such a nice man who happily stood talking to me for a good 10 minutes while I had a real nerd moment but he was polite about it and it definitely made my Christmas that year!

[@kashifwattoo9387]

Andy serkis totally deserves this adulation. Great Talent. Respect from Lahore sir!

[@saltau3734]

Congrats Andy, incredibly well deserved.

[@milire2668]

4:49 damn son that hurt and he deserved it so much... years ago, hes a boss and hopefully gets well soon, bless that precious!

[@joshhaskell1222]

I absolutely love, how Sir Ian McKellen, an absolute Legend of Stage and Screen "ums" and "uhs" his way through this. I love that even as a World-Class Actor, he still gets nervous and fumbles a bit in front of a big crowd when giving a speech. Just like me. 😄

[@ishuluturk]

Aww how kindly he Andy Serkis is , bless him .

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

LONG OVERDUE!!!!! Congratulations Andy!!! Hopefully an Oscar is next!

[@johnlaborat8816]

Well done BAFTA, well and truly deserved Andy

[@mprice5212]

Dear Mr Serkis, if you ever read this... My parents met your mother, more than once (as a result of my mother being the organiser of 'The Towers Old Girls' Reunion') , attended her funeral, and (I believe) spoke with you briefly on that sad occasion. I would just like to say well done. You deserve this award. I would also add that I saw your son, Louis, in 'The Kid Who would be King' and was impressed. I am sure you must be very proud of him. Thank you for what you do, so very well.

[@hegstad9]

A magnificent speech, memorized in his head. Great actor. An icon.

[@beni6063]

So you mean to tell me it’s taken this long to give this man the praise and recognition that he deserves

[@julz63]

What a well deserved BAFTA, Andy Serkis is unbelievably talented 👍🏽👍🏽

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Great BAFTA

[@rivertam7827]

Andy should have won an oscar for his work in LOTR, he was robbed for not even being nominated, he still did all of the acting.

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@peterpain6625]

Well deserved award. One legend anounces another. Get well soon Andy.

[@brendantaylor3570]

It makes me happy to see his family so touched. They seem like a great family.

[@tropical21qtpie]

Well earned, well deserved!! SO glad he has gotten recognition for his brilliant unbelievable acting, including & ESPECIALLY motion capture & voice acting too!! Such a genius, without whom the imagination of Gollum would not be as legendary & iconic as only Andy Serkis could make him!! Cheers, to many more awards & honors, accolades Sir Andy Serkis!! 🥹👏🙌✨️

[@MrBfg586]

Seeing his family tear up made me do the same. They are so proud of him as am I. He deserved it.

[@toyski6897]

Well deserved indeed! Andy Serkis is outstanding!

[@laurenbisiker3687]

Such a talented and amazing actor, but most importantly an incredibly nice and humble man.

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@billa381]

He has perfected every one of his roles! His performance as Kong and caeser will always be my favorite! Huge huge fan of this talented man

[@VFXCommander]

Can't believe he's 80 years old. Most people in his age would be suffering from senile by now.

[@jebusgod]

easy not to when your rich and eat the best food and drink the best drinks and don't have to break your back everyday

[@KnownotProductions]

I thought you were talking about Andy Serkis and I was blown away by how young he looks.

[@30noir]

Do you mean senility? At least he can form sentences. What's your excuse?

[@Vilppy]

@@30noir English not being his mother tongue I would guess

[@penitentpotato1344]

@@jebusgod Being senile doesn't have anything to do with wealth though.

[@mccpcorn2000]

"Andy Serkis isn't getting nominated for an Oscar in this scene." Finally some recognition for an amazing talent.

[@8mmkyle865]

Literally one of the biggest pioneers in mocap, well deserved!

[@Fledermausmann]

Extraordinary actor, one of the best and most underrated of our times... I still feel he was cheated out of a bunch of Oscars for the work he's done in so many of his films..

[@hotdamndan9892]

He should've won a damn Oscar for his portrayal of Gollum. That revolutionized CGI in so many level!

[@mansah707]

Truly well deserved. Pure talent and nothing else . Just awesome .

[@MofongoJones]

Very much deserved!! I’m a fan from Puerto Rico!!

[@jackj9070]

I wish he held his trophy and said "my precious" in his Gollum voice

[@dimaltabuni4002]

Andy is one of the best his acting skill prove in so many levels of his generations

[@szz4058]

Incredibly talented. Classy

[@leifjohnson617]

An amazing talent! His work on King Kong was unbelievable.

[@vantheman1238]

Really liked the way Sir Ian mentioned the monster, Ian Brady’s name with utter contempt.

[@beccastell6439]

And Ian Drury with respect!

[@KaySan666]

Awwww man...seeing his younges in tears kinda kicked it off for me now, and i'm crying happy tears.

[@Hosentraeger125]

One of my fave actors and one of the greatest of all time!!!

[@PajaksPodcasts]

Well deserved Andy. Truly inspiring and talented please continue your great work and live your dreams. Love your performances

[@p.branker6325]

About time!!! An extraordinary actor!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆

[@researcher112]

Well deserved! Although Gollum is one of his iconic roles, I still find Caesar to be my favorite role he has portrayed!

[@glamazon6172]

He’s always one of the best parts of any project, if not THE best part.

[@kryoboy1966]

Glad to see andy serkis get this.a great actor that created memorable characters.seeing his journey from gollum to directing venom 2 and now making batmans packed lunches.👏well done sir

[@lunasol8552]

Congratulations Andy 🎉🎆. I got so excited when I heard u got this award. About damn time. Well earned and well deserved! 1 🌎

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@leighsherval1023]

Finally, recognition for performance capture and the man at the forefront of it

[@ravenvalkyrie7725]

Andy Serkis truly deserve this award. Imagine he is already assigned as a 2ndUnit Director 20yrs ago for there movie LOTR and he acted as Gollum as well. What a talented man. Hopefully he and Ian will have an Oscar award too. They're both amazing actors. Love them both since LOTR. ❤❤❤

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗

[@Disneynurse2024]

Andy is a legend ❤️

[@RebuffedWitcher]

Best audiobook narrator too. I would never have gotten through The Silmarillion without him.

[@angemaidment5640]

I love Andy so much! He’s such an amazingly humble person, behind the insanely talented actor.

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@andy6576]

Always ALWAYS classy and fully deserving of the Bafta.

[@sonjaa.2982]

At least the BAFTA's recognize the incredible work he has done!!! Soo good in LoTR!

[@luccacaixeta]

PRECIOUS

[@aishas4818]

Actually thought for a minute that Andy coming out on crutches was him doing an improv motion capture performance that we could see later. Anyways congrats on the award! You've really been a huge part of shaping my perspective on films since I was 11 and helping me understand the magic of cinema. Can't wait to see more great work in the future.

[@oscaredmondson3602]

It’s rare you get someone who is the definitive best at what they do, you have plenty of dramatic, comedic, or romantic actors who everyone will argue over as to who is the best but I don’t think anyone can argue that Andy Serkis is the absolute best mocap actor money can buy. It’s about bloody time he was recognised for it.

[@EmJayAye]

Andy serkis is an amazing actor. His acting gave kk and pota trilogy its authenticity and i enjoyed those very much. Well done.

[@Grandmawarrior57]

The one and Only Andy Serkis ❤️💐👏 bravo ! 🌹

[@Hachiman-nf6zc]

Andy Serkis is one of the kind actor. He's a pioneer and will a legacy that will be followed by the next generation of actors.

[@mrbeans2425]

Andy is UNBELIEVABLE!!!! from his work as an actor director all across the board he is a talented creative genius!

[@hannahsolo6259]

Much deserved. Incredible man and actor. Truly one of a kind.

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@DoctorXander]

Ian Mckellen does a great presentation, though I kinda feel like it would mean more if Elijah Wood was presenting it, since they had so many scenes together

[@karlmars4777]

However elijah wood doesnt have the gravitas of either sir Ian nor of Gandalf

[@bbcseriesfan]

Sir Ian is really close to Andy still. When you watch the Hobbit's bonus scenes, it's clear they have a loving friendship. So it's still very meaningful.

[@Brinta3]

Andy probably got to choose who he wanted to give him the award.

[@ElcsieRetakov]

Also Ian is British

[@jessietorres96]

What a class act. What an incredible talent !!! Hope that mocap will be accepted at oscars bc he deserves it and more

[@annabellyth6625]

Has deserved this for so long! Congratulations Andy!!! Fab man

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@ram718bkny]

Congratulations to one of the best actors in our time, Andy Serkis! Truly well deserved award and recognition! 👏👏👏 Note: As I was watching this video, I noticed that he was on crutches; found out the he was recently injured in a skiing accident. So with that, I wish him well and a speedy recovery. 😊

[@shilliojr]

Serkis is a goddamn legend, good for him!

[@MrYetocan]

Finally so fckn well deserved everything he does turns the gold !

[@LanceCorporalKitty]

ABOUT FUCKING TIME!!! Andy Serkis is a complete don and it's criminal that he's been ignored for his innovative work all these years. I'm so glad he got this award it's so very well deserved!

[@johnlaborat8816]

I’m glad he received this award, he’s an absolute gem of a talent