Biography
Who is Andrew Lincoln?
Early life and real name
Andrew Lincoln was born Andrew James Clutterbuck in London on September 14, 1973. His father worked as a civil engineer and his mother was a nurse. He grew up with an older brother in Cottingham and later moved to Bath. During his school years at Beechen Cliff School, he performed in a production of Oliver! At age 14. He spent a summer at the National Youth Theatre in London before studying drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After finishing his training at the drama school, he adopted Andrew Lincoln as his professional stage name.
Television and film career
Andrew Lincoln made his television debut in an episode of the sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey. He landed his first major television role as Edgar Cooke in the BBC drama This Life. He later appeared in British series such as Teachers, where he played a probationary teacher, and Afterlife, where he portrayed a university lecturer and psychologist. In 2003, he appeared in the romantic comedy film Love Actually as the character Mark. He also starred in the Sky 1 series Strike Back and the drama Penguin Bloom.
In April 2010, Andrew Lincoln joined the cast of the post-apocalyptic television series The Walking Dead as the protagonist Rick Grimes. He led a group of survivors in a world overrun by zombies and hostile humans. He received critical praise and won the Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television for his performance. He departed the main show in 2018 to spend time with his children, but later reprised his role in the 2022 series finale and the 2024 spin-off series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
Theatre and directing
Alongside his screen work, Andrew Lincoln has performed in numerous stage productions. His theatre credits include Hushabye Mountain, Blue/Orange, The Late Henry Moss, and Parlour Song. He has also worked on radio productions and recorded voice-overs for documentaries, government campaigns, and advertisements. In addition to acting, he directed two episodes of the television series Teachers. His directing work on the show earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best New Director in the fiction category.
Personal life
Andrew Lincoln married Gael Anderson in June 2006. The couple has two children together, consisting of a son and a daughter. Outside of his professional career, he supports Manchester United as a football fan. During his school years in Bath, he formed a childhood friendship with Paul Tisdale. In 2014, he appeared in a campaign video in support of the Robin Hood tax to encourage public backing for the measure.
Birthday and age
Andrew Lincoln was born on September 14, 1973, which makes Andrew 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Andrew shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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