Andrew Lincoln

Andrew James Clutterbuck , better known by his stage name Andrew Lincoln, is an English actor. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Rick Grimes, the lead character on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead. His first major role was in the BBC drama This Life, followed by roles such as Simon in the Channelsitcom Teachers and Mark in the romantic comedy film Love Actually .

Andrew Clutterbuck was born in London, the son of an English civil engineer and a South African nurse. His family moved to Hull when he wasmonths old, and then to Bath when he was eight or nine. He attended Beechen Cliff School, where at agehe had his first acting role as the Artful Dodger in a school production of Oliver!. He spent a summer at the National Youth Theatre in London and became interested in acting as a career. After leaving school, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and began to use Andrew Lincoln as his stage name.

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