Andrew Lincoln
Andrew James Clutterbuck (born 14 September 1973), better known by his stage name Andrew Lincoln, is an English actor. His first major role was as the character Egg in the BBC drama This Life (1996–1997). Lincoln later portrayed Simon Casey in the Channel 4 sitcom Teachers (2001–2003), Mark in the Christmas-themed romantic comedy film Love Actually (2003) and Dr. Robert Bridge in the ITV television series Afterlife (2005–2006).
Andrew Lincoln | |
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Lincoln at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Andrew James Clutterbuck 14 September 1973 London, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, activist |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Love Actually (2003) The Walking Dead (2010–2018, 2022) |
| Spouse |
Gael Anderson (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
Beginning in 2010, Lincoln gained recognition for his portrayal of Rick Grimes, the lead character on the AMC post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead. For his portrayal of Rick Grimes, Lincoln won the Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television in 2015 and 2017. He departed the cast of The Walking Dead in 2018, but reprised his role as Rick in 2022 in the series finale and in the spin-off The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live in 2024.