'The Letter for the King's Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Age, Parents, Roles: Everything to Know About Lavinia Actress

Lavinia actress Ruby Ashbourne Serkis from Netflix's 'The Letter for the King'
Lavinia actress Ruby Ashbourne Serkis from Netflix's 'The Letter for the King' / Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis comes from an impressive acting family, so it’s no wonder she shines so brightly as Lavinia in Netflix’s new fantasy series The Letter for the King. Filmed in New Zealand and the Czech Republic, the show follows a young knight in his quest to deliver a mysterious letter to the sovereign of the realm. Think of it as a Young Adult version of Game of Thrones, but generally more wholesome. And Ruby’s character has an unexpected role to play.

Here’s everything you need to know about the actress.

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Age

The English actress was born in 1998, and is 22 years old.

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Parents

Ruby grew up in the industry. Her father is the actor and film director Andy Serkis, known for his motion capture roles, including Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, Caesar in Planet of the Apes, and Snoke in Star Wars. Ruby’s mother is the stage and film actress Lorraine Ashbourne, who recently appeared as Barbara Castle on The Crown.

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Roles

Ruby appeared in the TV movie Cider with Rosie, and the TV miniseries National Treasure and The Serpent. You can also catch glimpses of her in The Hobbit franchise.

The first season of The Letter for the King is available to stream on Netflix. No word yet on Season 2, but we don’t see any reason why it won't be renewed!


  • Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Age: 22
  • Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Parents: Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne
  • Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Roles: Appearances in Cider with Rosie, the TV miniseries National Treasure and The Serpent, and The Hobbit