Andrew Lincoln is an English actor who is known for his role as Rick Grimes in the AMC horror television series The Walking Dead. He first gained worldwide attention with the BBC drama This Life, followed by roles such as Simon Casey in the Channel 4 sitcom Teachers and Mark in the Christmas-themed romantic comedy film Love Actually. In 2018, he reprised his role as Rick Grimes, in an episode of Fear the Walking Dead, and then in the lead role in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
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Andrew Lincoln Biography
Andrew Lincoln was born on the 14th of September 1973, in London, England, United Kingdom. He’s currently 51 years old.
| Birth Name | Andrew James Clutterbuck |
| Nickname | Andrew Lincoln |
| Date of Birth | 14 September 1973 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian-English |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Gael Anderson |
| Children | 2 |
Family and Education
Andrew is the son of an English civil engineer and a South African nurse. He has an older brother named Richard Clutterbuck. He has English roots from his father’s side while his mother is of South African descent.
Andrew attended Beechen Cliff School and then enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) drama school from where he got his stage name “Andrew Lincoln”. He also went to the National Youth Theatre in London before joining the Royal Academy, where he became interested in acting.
Andrew Lincoln Wife
Andrew Lincoln married Gael Anderson, daughter of Ian Anderson, on 10 June 2006. The couple has two children, Arthur Clutterbuck and Matilda Clutterbuck. Andrew met Gael on the sets of the television show, Teachers, where he worked as a director for two episodes and Gael was his assistant. Love stuck between the two instantly and dated for some time before entering into wedlock.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 10 inches Centimeters – 178 cm Meters – 1.78 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 80 kg Pounds – 176 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Distinctive Features | Curly Hair |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Andrew first appeared in the 1995 film Boston Kickout as Ted. Lincoln appeared in several films such as Human Traffic and Gangster No. 1, especially his role as Mark in the 2003 film Love Actually gained him wider recognition
Television Debut
In 1994, Andrew guest appeared in the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey as Terry.
Famous For
Playing the lead role as Rick Grimes in the AMC post-apocalyptic horror television series—based on the eponymous comic book series of the same name—The Walking Dead. The series stars an ensemble cast, including Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus, and Lauren Cohan.
Brand Endorsements
Adidas
Favorite Things
- Song – Just a Little Lovin’ (By Shelby Lynne)
Andrew Lincoln Net Worth
His net worth is estimated at 30 million US dollars as of 2024. The salaries for his appearance as the lead role in The Walking Dead add great value to his staggering net worth. Over the years, he has appeared in various television series, films, and stage shows.
Andrew Lincoln Facts
At the age of 14, he first landed his acting role as the Artful Dodger in a school production of Oliver.
Despite Lincoln playing the lead role in The Walking Dead, he does not watch the show, because he claims he wants his acting to seem real.
The director of The Walking Dead insists he speaks in an American accent all the time, even if there weren’t shooting.
He got help from his brother who works at a school to prepare for his role in the 2001 film Teachers.
Andrew has won a total of 5 awards for his role in The Walking Dead, including the IGN Summer Movie Award for Best TV Hero (2010), Satellite Awards for Best Ensemble – Television (2012), People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Anti-Hero (2014), and Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television (2015 & 2017).
In 2024, Andrew joined the main cast of the ITV series Cold Water, where he plays the lead role of John. He also produces and co-stars alongside Ewen Bremner, Indira Varma, and Eve Myles.