Who is Gollum in the Lord of the Rings?

Last Modified Dec 30, 2022 06:02 GMT
Source:- YouTube

Gollum is a disfigured humanoid creature residing in Middle Earth. Gollum first made an appearance in the novel The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein. He made his first on screen appearance in the 2001 film The Lord of the Rings:The Fellowship of the Ring. He tricks the lost characters by appearing helpful at first but later sends them to their doom. He has multiple personality disorder, resulting in two personalities.

Gollum is a formidable and iconic villainous character who is very popular among fans. Despite his gaunt appearance and disturbing behavior, he is ranked as one of the most iconic characters in modern literature and cinema. Gollum is more menacing as he is corrupted by The One Ring, which has deteriorated him over the years both physically and mentally.

Who was Gollum before he became Gollum?

Source:- YouTube

Before Gollum became Gollum, he was a Hobbit named Smeagol. When Smeagol was just a regular hobbit, he was quite weird and unstable. Once, while spending time with his relative Deagol, he found The One Ring in the River Anduin. Because of that, a fight ensued between them; Smeagol got the upper hand and strangled Deagol with his bare hands. As a result of Deagol’s death, Smeagol was obsessed with the Ring and its power.

Gradually Smeagol became weary, alone, and lost, causing his mind to deteriorate further, and the Ring also added a mix to this. He loves and craves the Ring more than anything, even more than himself, as he is willing to lose himself and his sanity but not the Ring itself. He calls the Ring ‘“My Precious.”

Who played Gollum?

Source:- YouTube

Gollum is played by acclaimed actor and brilliant motion capture artist Andy Serkis. Serkis first appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in the year 2001. Serkis is mostly known for his motion-capture performances, such as Gollum in the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Caesar in the Planet of the Apes movies, King Kong in the movie King Kong (2005) and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars movies The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017).

He is a Golden Globe Nominee and also a BAFTA-nominated actor. Serkis also ventured into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing a character named Ulysses Klaue in films like Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and Black Panther (2018). Serkis also starred in a DC film, The Batman (2022), playing Alfred Pennyworth. Serkis is also a director. He directed movies like Breath (2017) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

What happens to Gollum in the end?

Source:- YouTube

When Samwise Gamgee was carrying Frodo Baggins to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring once and for all, Gollum chased them secretly all the way to Mount Doom. When Frodo is about to drop the ring into the lava, he is, for a moment, under the Ring’s possession and refuses to drop the ring.

Just then, Gollum came from behind and attacked Frodo with a rock and bit the finger off on which he was wearing the Ring. When Gollum finally gets his hands on the ring, Frodo and Gollum start to fight, and both fall into Mount Doom. However, Frodo was saved By Samwise Gamgee, whereas Gollum and the ring fell and were devoured by the lava, once and for all.

FAQs

Q. Is Gollum a hero or villain?

A. Gollum is a twisted character, making him a very complicated villain.

Q. Who took the ring away from Gollum?

A. Bilbo Baggins took the ring away from Gollum.

Q. Is Gollum related to Frodo Baggins?

A. No, Gollum is not related to Frodo.

Related Stories

"Is milk stronger than fire?" — Netizens react to video showing Oreos surviving 30-second blast from a blowtorch "Is milk stronger than fire?" — Netizens react to video showing Oreos surviving 30-second blast from a blowtorch
"Is milk stronger than fire?" — Netizens react to video showing Oreos surviving 30-second blast from a blowtorch
1d
"We are not getting Beyond the Spiderverse after this"— Internet reacts as Shameik Moore apologizes to Laura Harrier "We are not getting Beyond the Spiderverse after this"— Internet reacts as Shameik Moore apologizes to Laura Harrier
"We are not getting Beyond the Spiderverse after this"— Internet reacts as Shameik Moore apologizes to Laura Harrier 
1d
Did Louis Farrakhan pass away? Viral post claiming religious leader has died at 91 debunked Did Louis Farrakhan pass away? Viral post claiming religious leader has died at 91 debunked
Did Louis Farrakhan pass away? Viral post claiming religious leader has died at 91 debunked
18h
Who is Bryan Freedman? All about Justin Baldoni's attorney as he issues a response to Blake Lively's lawsuit filing Who is Bryan Freedman? All about Justin Baldoni's attorney as he issues a response to Blake Lively's lawsuit filing
Who is Bryan Freedman? All about Justin Baldoni's attorney as he issues a response to Blake Lively's lawsuit filing
13h
"They tearing down a community bro"- Ray J claims what's happening to Diddy is a conspiracy without any facts "They tearing down a community bro"- Ray J claims what's happening to Diddy is a conspiracy without any facts
"They tearing down a community bro"- Ray J claims what's happening to Diddy is a conspiracy without any facts 
1d
What does Astroturfing mean? Blake Lively's bombshell lawsuit filing against Justin Baldoni and his PR explained What does Astroturfing mean? Blake Lively's bombshell lawsuit filing against Justin Baldoni and his PR explained
What does Astroturfing mean? Blake Lively's bombshell lawsuit filing against Justin Baldoni and his PR explained 
17h
"None of this is happening"— Jeff Bezos responds to $600 million marriage rumor "None of this is happening"— Jeff Bezos responds to $600 million marriage rumor
"None of this is happening"— Jeff Bezos responds to $600 million marriage rumor
3h
"Is this the same guy creepily obsessed with Hailee Steinfeld?"— Internet calls out Shameik Moore in wake of Laura Harrier TikTok video "Is this the same guy creepily obsessed with Hailee Steinfeld?"— Internet calls out Shameik Moore in wake of Laura Harrier TikTok video
"Is this the same guy creepily obsessed with Hailee Steinfeld?"— Internet calls out Shameik Moore in wake of Laura Harrier TikTok video
1d
Did DC Young Fly pass away? TikTok search bar sparks internet meltdown Did DC Young Fly pass away? TikTok search bar sparks internet meltdown
Did DC Young Fly pass away? TikTok search bar sparks internet meltdown 
1d
How old is Lauren Sanchez? Age difference with Jeff Bezos explored as Amazon founder is set to marry fiancé in reported $600M ceremony How old is Lauren Sanchez? Age difference with Jeff Bezos explored as Amazon founder is set to marry fiancé in reported $600M ceremony
How old is Lauren Sanchez? Age difference with Jeff Bezos explored as Amazon founder is set to marry fiancé in reported $600M ceremony
8h
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications