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Andrew Lincoln
Actor · TV star
53 years (Sep 14, 1973)London, England, UK
Worldwide breakthrough as Rick Grimes in the series 'The Walking Dead' (2010-2018), the lead of one of the most successful horror fictions in television history, a role he reprised in the spin-off 'The Ones Who Live' (2024). Earlier he had won over audiences as the silent lover in 'Love Actually' (2003), with one of the most remembered romantic scenes in contemporary cinema. He starred in the British series 'This Life' (1996-1997) and 'Teachers' (2001-2003). British actor identified with genre television fiction, recognized for his dramatic intensity and his lead presence.
Andrew Lincoln
Actor · TV star
Worldwide breakthrough as Rick Grimes in the series 'The Walking Dead' (2010-2018), the lead of one of the most successful horror fictions in television history, a role he reprised in the spin-off 'The Ones Who Live' (2024). Earlier he had won over audiences as the silent lover in 'Love Actually' (2003), with one of the most remembered romantic scenes in contemporary cinema. He starred in the British series 'This Life' (1996-1997) and 'Teachers' (2001-2003). British actor identified with genre television fiction, recognized for his dramatic intensity and his lead presence.
18 Movies
Plays Mark
Love Actually
2003
Plays Cameron Bloom
Penguin Bloom
2021
Plays Mr. Clarke
Made in Dagenham
2010
Plays Felix
Human Traffic
1999
Plays Jonathan Alcott
Heartbreaker
2010
Plays Jamie
Scenes of a Sexual Nature
2006
Plays Christopher Lovell
These Foolish Things
2006
Plays Maxie King
Gangster No. 1
2000
Plays TV Producer
Enduring Love
2004
Plays Rick Grimes
Too Far Gone
2013
Plays Walter Hartright
The Woman In White
1997
Plays Paul
Comme t'y es belle !
2006
Plays Ted
Boston Kickout
1995
Plays Ebenezer Scrooge
A Christmas Carol
2020
Plays Sam
Offending Angels
2002
Plays Julian Latimer
State of Mind
2003
Plays Barry Flint
Whose Baby?
2004
Plays 1st Party Stonehead
Understanding Jane
1998
15 TV Shows
Plays Rick Grimes
The Walking Dead
2010
Plays Egg
This Life
1996
Director
Plays Simon
Teachers
2001
Plays Robert Bridge
Afterlife
2005
Producer
Plays John
Coldwater
2025
Plays Self - Narrator (voice)
Force of Nature
2026
Plays Hugh Collinson
Strike Back
2010
Creator
Plays Rick Grimes
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
2024
Plays DI Will Tomlinson
Lie with Me
2004
Plays Edgar Linton
Wuthering Heights
2009
Plays Walter Hartright
The Woman In White
1997
Plays Mark Boden
Trevor's World of Sport
2003
Plays Edgar
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
2022
Plays Rick Grimes
Fear the Walking Dead
2015
Plays Alan King
Canterbury Tales
2003
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Penguin Bloom
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Force of Nature
Self - Narrator (voice) · 6 episodes
2026
Coldwater
John · 6 episodes
2025
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Rick Grimes · 6 episodes
2024
2022Season 1
Penguin Bloom
Cameron Bloom
2021
A Christmas Carol
Ebenezer Scrooge
2020
Fear the Walking Dead
Rick Grimes
2018Season 4
Too Far Gone
Rick Grimes
2013
Strike Back
Hugh Collinson · 6 episodes
2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Andrew Lincoln and where are they from?
Andrew Lincoln is 53 years old, born on September 14, 1973 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Andrew Lincoln?
Andrew Lincoln is best known for roles in Love Actually, Heartbreaker, Human Traffic.
How many movies has Andrew Lincoln been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Andrew Lincoln has appeared in 18 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Andrew Lincoln's first movie?
The career of Andrew Lincoln began with Boston Kickout (1995).
What is Andrew Lincoln's most recent movie or series?
Andrew Lincoln's most recent release is Force of Nature, which premiered on July 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Andrew Lincoln appeared in?
On television, Andrew Lincoln has appeared in The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
Andrew Lincoln
1973-09-14 · London, England, UK
Andrew Lincoln (born Andrew James Clutterbuck; September 14, 1973) 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).
Beginning in 2010, Lincoln gained international fame for his portrayal of Rick Grimes, the lead character on the hit 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 the role of Rick in the 2024 Walking Dead Spin-off, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.