Andrew Lincoln
| Andrew Lincoln | |
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| Born |
Andrew James Clutterbuck 14 September 1973 London, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Spouse | Gael Anderson (2006–present) |
Andrew Lincoln (born Andrew James Clutterbuck; 14 September 1973)[1] is an English actor, known for his roles in the TV series This Life, Teachers, Strike Back and Afterlife, and the films Love Actually and Heartbreaker. He currently stars as Rick Grimes in the AMC television series The Walking Dead.
Early life
Lincoln was born in London[1] to a South African mother, a nurse, and an English father, a civil engineer. He grew up in Hull and moved to Bath at the age of ten. After leaving Beechen Cliff School, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), where he changed his name from Clutterbuck to Lincoln. He grew up with an older brother called Richard Clutterbuck, who is the founding head of Bristol Free School in 2011.
Career
Acting
Lincoln made his first on-screen appearance in "Births and Deaths", a 1994 episode of Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey.[2]
His first major role was Edgar "Egg" Cook, one of the lead characters in the highly successful BBC drama This Life (1996–1997). He went on to star as probationary teacher Simon Casey in the Channel 4 sitcom Teachers (2001–2003), and had a lead role as university lecturer and psychologist Robert Bridge in Afterlife (2005).
Lincoln has also appeared in several films, including Human Traffic (1999) and Love Actually (2003).
In 2009 he appeared in the stage production of Parlour Song.[3] He went back to England after filming the Sky One TV series Strike Back in South Africa with Richard Armitage.[4] He also starred alongside Vanessa Paradis in the French film Heartbreaker.[5]
In April 2010 Lincoln was cast as Rick Grimes,[6] in the live-action adaption of the comic The Walking Dead[7] and narrated the project on San Diego Comic-Con International 2010.[8]
Directing
Lincoln directed two episodes in the third series of Teachers.
Personal life
On 10 June 2006, he married Gael Anderson, the daughter of musician Ian Anderson of the rock band Jethro Tull. At the wedding, Apple Martin (daughter of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay) was the flower girl.[3] He has two children: daughter Matilda and son Arthur.
Filmography
| Television | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | Drop the Dead Donkey | Terry | 1 episode "Births and Deaths" |
| 1995 | N7 | Andy | Pilot, spin-off of The Nick Revell Show |
| 1996 | Over Here | Caddy | TV miniseries |
| Bramwell | Martin Fredericks | Episode 2.3 | |
| 1996–1997 | This Life | Edgar "Egg" Cook | Series regular, 32 episodes |
| 1997 | The Woman in White | Walter Hartright | Drama serial |
| 1999 | Mersey Blues | Narrator | Miniseries |
| 2000 | Bomber | Capt. Willy Byrne | Drama serial |
| A Likeness in Stone | Richard Kirschman | Drama serial | |
| 2001–2003 | Teachers | Simon Casey | Series regular, 20 episodes |
| 2003 | Trevor's World of Sport | Mark Boden | Episode 1.1 |
| State of Mind | Julian Latimer | TV miniseries | |
| The Canterbury Tales | Alan King | 1 episode, The Man of Law's Tale | |
| 2004 | Holby City | Boyfriend of Hep.C patient | 1 episode "Letting Go" |
| Whose Baby? | Barry Flint | Drama Series | |
| Lie with Me | DI Will Tomlinson | TV miniseries | |
| 2005–2006 | Afterlife | Robert Bridge | Series regular, 14 episodes |
| 2007 | This Life + 10 | Edgar "Egg" Cook | One-off |
| 2009 | The Things I Haven't Told You | DC Rae | Pilot |
| 2009 | Wuthering Heights | Edgar Linton | TV Series |
| Moon Shot | Michael Collins | TV film | |
| 2010 | Strike Back | Hugh Collinson | TV miniseries |
| 2010–present | The Walking Dead | Rick Grimes | Main character; 19 episodes |
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | Boston Kickout | Ted | |
| 1998 | Understanding Jane | Party Stonehead 1 | |
| 1999 | A Man's Best Friend | Man | Short film |
| Human Traffic | Felix | ||
| 2000 | Gangster No. 1 | Maxie King | |
| Offending Angels | Sam | ||
| 2003 | Love Actually | Mark | |
| 2004 | Enduring Love | TV Producer | |
| 2006 | These Foolish Things | Christopher Lovell | |
| Comme t'y es belle! | Paul | English title; 'Hey Good Looking!' | |
| Scenes of a Sexual Nature | Jamie | ||
| 2010 | Heartbreaker | Jonathan | French title; 'l'arnacoeur' |
| Made in Dagenham | Mr. Clarke | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PFCS Award | Best Ensemble Acting | Love Actually | Nominated |
| 2004 | Empire Award | Best Newcomer | Love Actually | Nominated |
| 2004 | BAFTA TV Award | Best New Director (Fiction) | Teachers | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Nymph | Outstanding Actor - Drama Series | Afterlife | Won |
| 2010 | Saturn Award | Best Actor on Television | The Walking Dead | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b BFI Film & TV Database – Andrew Lincoln. Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved on 25 August 2011.
- ^ "Andrew Lincoln – Bio Page". AndrewLincoln.net. http://www.andrewlincoln.net.
- ^ a b "This actor's life: Andrew Lincoln is an altogether different animal in his latest stage role". The Independent. 26 March 2009. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/this-actors-life-andrew-lincoln-is-an-altogether-different-animal-in-his-latest-stage-role-1654154.html.
- ^ This Life's Andrew Lincoln to star in Sky1 adaptation of Strike Back The Guardian. 24 August 2009
- ^ Revolver falls for Pascal Chaumeil’s Heartbreaker Screen Daily. 15 February 2010
- ^ Creepy, Uncle. (15 June 2010) The Walking Dead: A Look at Andrew Lincoln as Police Officer Rick Grimes. Dreadcentral.com. Retrieved on 25 August 2011.
- ^ TV: Rick Grimes Officially Cast in AMC's 'The Walking Dead'. Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved on 25 August 2011.
- ^ The Horrors of the San Diego Comic Con: Friday, July 23. Bloody-disgusting.com (10 July 2010). Retrieved on 25 August 2011.
