Andrew Lincoln Biography: Wife, Siblings, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Children, Height, Wikipedia, Movies, Awards  

Andrew James Clutterbuck, professionally known as Andrew Lincoln, is an acclaimed English actor best recognized for portraying Rick Grimes in AMC’s The Walking Dead.

Born in Kingston upon Hull, he moved to Bath, Somerset, at age 10. His passion for acting developed during his teenage years, leading him to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Lincoln gained early recognition for his role as Edgar “Egg” Cooke in the BBC drama This Life (1996–1997) and later starred in Teachers and the romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) as Mark.

His career reached new heights in 2010 when he took on the role of Rick Grimes, a sheriff’s deputy navigating a post-apocalyptic world, making him a key figure in one of television’s most successful franchises.

Beyond television, Lincoln has appeared in films such as Penguin Bloom (2020) and has earned multiple accolades, including several Saturn Awards for Best Actor on Television.

Profile

• Full name: Andrew James Clutterbuck
• Stage Name:
• Born: September 14, 1973
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: English Actor
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Clutterbuck.
• Siblings: Richard Clutterbuck
• Spouse: Gael Anderson (m. 2006)
• Children: Matilda Clutter buck ,Arthur Clutter
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 million

Early Life And Education

Andrew James Clutterbuck was born in London, England, on September 14, 1973.

He is the son of an English civil engineer and a nurse, though their names remain undisclosed, and can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Clutterbuck. He has one sibling, a younger brother named Richard Clutterbuck.

Lincoln was raised in Bath, Somerset, where he attended Beechen Cliff School. He later pursued his passion for acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where he refined his skills and laid the foundation for his professional career.

He is of British descent, and Lincoln identifies as Caucasian, though his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Andrew Lincoln began his acting journey at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he adopted his stage name.

His early exposure to performance came through school productions, notably playing the Artful Dodger in Oliver! His professional career started with a minor role in the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey (1994), but his breakthrough came with the BBC drama This Life (1996–1997), where he portrayed Edgar “Egg” Cooke.

This role established him as a rising talent in British television, leading to notable projects such as Teachers (2001–2003), where he played Simon Casey.

Lincoln’s career expanded beyond television with significant film roles. His portrayal of Mark in the romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) showcased his ability to balance humor and emotional depth, bringing him wider recognition.

He also appeared in films such as Human Traffic and Gangster No. 1, demonstrating versatility. His stage work includes performances in Hushabye Mountain, Blue/Orange, and The Late Henry Moss.

Additionally, he directed episodes of Teachers, earning a BAFTA nomination for Best New Director (Fiction) in 2004. His range as an actor extends to voice-over work for documentaries and commercials.

In 2010, Lincoln took on the role that defined his career: Rick Grimes in AMC’s The Walking Dead. As a sheriff’s deputy navigating a post-apocalyptic world, his portrayal earned critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase, winning multiple Saturn Awards for Best Actor on Television.

After nearly a decade, he departed the series in 2018 to focus on his family but returned for the series finale in 2022.

He is set to reprise his role in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, reaffirming his lasting connection to the franchise.

Beyond acting, Lincoln has engaged in social causes, including a 2014 campaign supporting the Robin Hood tax, demonstrating his broader influence beyond entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

Andrew Lincoln has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, highlighting his talent and contributions to film and television.

• Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films
• 2025: Nominee, Saturn Award for Best Actor in a Television Series
• 2019: Nominee, Saturn Award for Best Actor in a Television Series
• 2018: Nominee, Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television
• 2017: Winner of Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television
• 2016: Nominee, Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television
• 2004: Nominee, BAFTA TV Award for Best New Director (Fiction)
• Kids’ Choice Awards, USA
• 2018: Nominee, Blimp Award for Favorite TV Actor
• Teen Choice Awards
• 2016: Nominee, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
• TV Guide Awards
• 2014: Nominee, TV Guide Award for Favorite Actor
• 2013: Nominee, TV Guide Award for Favorite Actor

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @andrewjjlincoln

Personal Life

Andrew Lincoln is married to Gael Anderson, an actress and the daughter of Ian Anderson, the lead vocalist and flutist of Jethro Tull.

The couple met in 2001 on the set of Teachers, where Lincoln was a guest director, and Anderson worked as part of the crew.

They began dating shortly after and married in a private ceremony on June 10, 2006. They have two children: a daughter, Matilda, born in 2007, and a son, Arthur, born in 2010. The family resides in London.

Filmography

• Boston Kickout (1995)
• Understanding Jane (1998)
• A Man’s Best Friend (1999)
• Human Traffic (1999)
• Gangster No. 1 (2000)
• Offending Angels (2000)
• Love Actually (2003)
• Enduring Love (2004)
• These Foolish Things (2006)
• Hey Good Looking! (2006)
• Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006)
• Heartbreaker (2010)
• Made in Dagenham (2010)
• Penguin Bloom (2020)
• Drop the Dead Donkey (1994)
• N7 (1995)
• Over Here (1996)
• Bramwell (1996)
• This Life (1996–1997)
• The Woman in White (1997)
• Shipwrecked (2000–2001)
• A Likeness in Stone (2000)
• Teachers (2001–2003)
• Trevor’s World of Sport (2003)
• State of Mind (2003)
• The Canterbury Tales (2003)
• Lie with Me (2004)
• Whose Baby? (2004)
• Afterlife (2005–2006)
• This Life + 10 (2007)
• Wuthering Heights (2009)
• Tigers About the House (2014)
• Red Nose Day Actually (2017)
• Robot Chicken (2017)
• Fear the Walking Dead (2018)
• Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
• The Walking Dead: The Return (2024)
• The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024)

Net Worth

Andrew Lincoln has an estimated net worth of $30 million, mainly due to his role as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead, where he earned up to $650,000 per episode.

His successful career includes notable projects such as Love Actually and Teachers, further contributing to his wealth.