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Andrew Lincoln Biography (English Actor Known for His TV Series: ‘This Life’, ‘Teachers’ and ‘Afterlife’)

Birthday: September 14, 1973 (Virgo)

Born In: London, England

Advanced Search Andrew Lincoln, born Andrew James Clutterbuck, is an English actor, best known for his roles in the film ‘Love Actually’ and the TV series ‘The Walking Dead.’ Andrew was born in London and raised in Hull and Somerset. He started acting at the age of 14. His stage debut was in a school production of the play titled ‘Oliver!’ He received training in acting from the ‘National Youth Theatre’ and the ‘Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.’ He started his on-screen acting career with a guest role in the series ‘Drop the Dead Donkey.’ He made his film debut in 1995, with one of the lead roles in the award-winning film ‘Boston Kickout.’ After playing key roles in series such as ‘This Life’ and ‘Shipwrecked,’ he had his major acting breakthrough in the early 2000s, when he played ‘Mark’ in the ensemble romantic comedy film ‘Love Actually.’ After starring in a supporting role in the series ‘Afterlife’ in 2006, Andrew earned a breakthrough role in 2010. He was signed to play ‘Rick Grimes,’ one of the lead roles in the hit post-apocalyptic zombie drama series titled ‘The Walking Dead.’ This role is perhaps his best-known role yet. Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/DGG-069524/andrew-lincoln-at-amc-s-the-walking-dead-season-9-premiere--arrivals.html?&ps=25&x-start=17(David Gabber) Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/GPR-098202/andrew-lincoln-at-amc-celebrates-the-100th-episode-of-the-walking-dead-and-season-8-premiere--arrivals.html?&ps=27&x-start=9(Guillermo Proano) Image Credit https://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/35979199042/(Gage Skidmore) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AndrewLincolnHWOFOct2012.jpg(Angela George [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]) Image Credit https://www.instagram.com/p/BMpMjuQBK23/(andrewjjlincoln •) Previous Next

Birthday: September 14, 1973 (Virgo)

Born In: London, England

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Also Known As: Andrew James Clutterbuck

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Gael Anderson

siblings: Richard Clutterbuck

children: Arthur Clutterbuck, Matilda Clutterbuck

Born Country: England

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Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

City: London, England

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education: Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art

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  What was Andrew Lincoln's first major acting role?

  Andrew Lincoln's first major acting role was as Egg in the British TV series "This Life."

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  How did Andrew Lincoln prepare for his role as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead?

  To prepare for his role as Rick Grimes, Andrew Lincoln worked with a sheriff's deputy to learn about firearm use and trained in martial arts.

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  What other projects has Andrew Lincoln been involved in besides The Walking Dead?

  Apart from his role in "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln has appeared in movies like "Love Actually" and "Teachers," a British TV series.

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  What inspired Andrew Lincoln to pursue a career in acting?

  Andrew Lincoln was inspired to pursue acting after watching a performance of "School for Scandal" at the age of 14, which sparked his interest in the craft.

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British PeopleRoyal Academy Of Dramatic ArtVirgo ActorsBritish ActorsActors Who Are In Their 50s Childhood & Early LifeAndrew Lincoln was born Andrew James Clutterbuck, on September 14, 1973, in London, England, into a working-class family. His father was a civil engineer, and his mother was a nurse. He is English from her father’s side and South African from his mother’s side. He grew up with his elder brother.Andrew’s family shifted to Hull, Yorkshire, when he was 18 months old. The family finally settled in Bath, Somerset. He was 8 years old at that time. However, by then, he had developed a keen interest in the performing arts.While attending ‘Beechen Cliff School’ in Somerset, he played the first role of his life. He played ‘The Artful Dodger’ in a play titled ‘Oliver!’ He was 14 years old at that time, and the experience of acting on stage profoundly impacted him. Following this, he decided to turn it into a full-time profession.While in high school, Andrew devoted an entire summer learning acting at the ‘National Youth Theatre.’ Following his graduation, he attended the ‘Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’ in London.In the early 1990s, he started auditioning for film and TV roles.Continue Reading Below