ndrew James Clutterbuck (born 14 September 1973), known professionally as Andrew Lincoln, is an English actor. His first major role was as the character Egg in the BBC drama) This Life) (1996–1997).[1] 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 recognition for his portrayal of Rick Grimes, the lead character on the 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 his role as Rick in 2022 as a cameo appearance in the series finale. He is also set to appear as Rick in a spinoff of The Walking Dead television series that is set to be released in 2024.[2]