Andy Serkis is the least recognized actor with major roles in The Lord of the Rings series, King Kong and The Rise of the Planet of Apes. Playing Gollum, King Kong and Cesar, Serkis' countenance has been shrouded in a mask of pixels, but this doesn't bother him a bit. For him, it's all about the character.
Producer, special effects coordinator, director, stop-motion animator, inspiration and genius are just some of the titles that Ray Harryhausen has had attached to his name during his more than 50-year show business career. Chris Neumer talks to Harryhausen about the life he's made for himself, alone, while locked in dark rooms.