Andrew Lincoln

Andrew Lincoln

52 · Born: Sep 14, 1973

Personal Details

BornSep 14, 1973 London, England, UK
Relatives
  • Richard Clutterbuck (Sibling)

Biography

Andrew Lincoln, a renowned British actor, embarked on his journey in Hull, Yorkshire, where he spent his early childhood. As fate would have it, his family relocated to Bath, Somerset when he was just 10 years old. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life, as he would soon be enrolled in Beechen Cliff School in Bath, followed by the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Andrew's parents played a significant role in shaping his future, with his father being a civil engineer and his mother a dedicated nurse. This stable upbringing likely instilled in him the values of hard work and dedication, which would serve him well in his future endeavors.

Andrew's first major breakthrough came when he was cast as Edgar 'Egg' Cook in the popular UK drama series This Life in 1996. This role marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career, with subsequent appearances in various TV shows and films. He played the role of teacher Simon Casey in the Channel 4 series Teachers in 2001 and as Mark in the hit film Love Actually in 2003.

However, it was his role as Rick Grimes in the live-action drama series The Walking Dead, which premiered in 2010, that catapulted him to international fame. This show, based on the comic of the same name, has garnered a massive following worldwide, cementing Andrew's status as a household name.

Andrew is a family man, having married Gael Anderson, the daughter of legendary musician Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame. This union has brought him closer to the music world, which he likely appreciates given his own passion for the arts.

Career

2021
Penguin Bloom
Penguin Bloom as Cameron Bloom
2017
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken as Rick Grimes (voice)
2014
2010
Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker as Jonathan Alcott
Made in Dagenham
Made in Dagenham as Mr. Clarke
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead as Rick Grimes
Strike Back
Strike Back as Hugh Collinson
2009
Moonshot
Moonshot as Michael Collins
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights as Edgar Linton
2007
This Life + 10
This Life + 10 as Edgar 'Egg' Cook
2006
These Foolish Things
These Foolish Things as Christopher Lovell
The Sun
The Sun as Narrator
Afterlife
Afterlife as Robert Bridge
2004
Enduring Love
Enduring Love as TV Producer
Whose Baby?
Whose Baby? as Barry Flint
Lie with Me
Lie with Me as DI Will Tomlinson
2003
2002
Teachers
Teachers as Simon Casey
2000
Gangster No. 1
Gangster No. 1 as Maxie King
1999
1998
Understanding Jane
Understanding Jane as 1st Party Stonehead
1997
The Woman in White
The Woman in White as Walter Hartright
1996