Birthday: September 14, 1973

Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: London, England

About:

Andrew Lincoln is a British actor best known for his role as Rick Grimes in the popular TV series *The Walking Dead*. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Lincoln gained early recognition for his role in the British TV series *This Life* and later in *Teachers*. His portrayal of Rick Grimes from 2010 to 2018 brought him international fame, earning critical acclaim for his performance. He also appeared in films like *Love Actually* and has a strong presence in British theater and television.

Family Life:

Andrew Lincoln is married to Gael Anderson, the daughter of Ian Anderson, the lead vocalist of the British rock band Jethro Tull. The couple married in 2006 and have two children: a daughter named Matilda and a son named Arthur. Lincoln is known for being private about his family life, keeping his personal affairs out of the public eye while focusing on his acting career. The family reportedly lives a relatively quiet life in the UK when he’s not working on film or television projects.

Awards:

• Saturn Awards: He won the Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television twice, in 2015 and 2017, for his role in The Walking Dead.
• People’s Choice Award: He received the Favorite TV Anti-Hero award in 2014.
• IGN Awards: Lincoln was recognized with multiple IGN Awards for Best TV Hero and Best Performance in a TV Series.

Trivia:

• Real Name: His birth name is Andrew James Clutterbuck, but he adopted the stage name Andrew Lincoln early in his career.
• Voice Work: Lincoln has done voice-over work for commercials, including one for Sky TV in the UK.
• Love Actually Role: In Love Actually, his character’s famous cue card scene was unscripted; he improvised most of it on the spot.
• Passion for Farming: Lincoln has mentioned in interviews that if he weren’t an actor, he would have loved to be a farmer.
• Friendship with Norman Reedus: Off-screen, Lincoln is very close friends with his The Walking Dead co-star Norman Reedus, and they often pull pranks on each other.