Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrew Lincoln

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andrew Lincoln made an impact.

Andrew Lincoln, born Andrew James Clutterbuck, is an English actor recognized for his diverse roles in British television and film. He initially gained prominence as Egg in the BBC drama This Life (1996–1997). He is also known for portraying Simon Casey in the Channel 4 sitcom Teachers (2001–2003), Mark in the popular Christmas movie Love Actually (2003), and Dr. Robert Bridge in the ITV series Afterlife (2005–2006).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1994: TV debut in Drop the Dead Donkey

In 1994, Andrew Lincoln made his TV debut in "Births and Deaths", an episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey.

1995: Cast in This Life

In 1995, shortly after finishing drama school, Andrew Lincoln was cast in his first major role playing Edgar "Egg" Cooke in the BBC drama This Life.

1996: First major role in This Life

In 1996, Andrew Lincoln's first major role was as the character Egg in the BBC drama This Life.

1997: This Life continued

In 1997, Andrew Lincoln continued in his role as Egg in the BBC drama This Life.

1999: Performance in Hushabye Mountain

In 1999, Andrew Lincoln performed in the play Hushabye Mountain.

2000: Performance in Blue/Orange

In 2000, Andrew Lincoln performed in the play Blue/Orange.

2001: Continued performance in Blue/Orange

In 2001, Andrew Lincoln continued his performance in the play Blue/Orange.

2001: Portrayal of Simon Casey in Teachers

In 2001, Andrew Lincoln portrayed Simon Casey in the Channel 4 sitcom Teachers.

2003: Role in Love Actually

In 2003, Andrew Lincoln played Mark in the Christmas-themed romantic comedy film Love Actually.

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2003: Gained recognition in Love Actually

In 2003, Andrew Lincoln's role as Mark in the film Love Actually gained him wider recognition.

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2005: Role in Afterlife

In 2005, Andrew Lincoln portrayed Dr. Robert Bridge in the ITV television series Afterlife.

2006: Afterlife continued

In 2006, Andrew Lincoln continued in his role as Dr. Robert Bridge in the ITV television series Afterlife.

2006: Performance in The Late Henry Moss

In 2006, Andrew Lincoln performed in the play The Late Henry Moss.

2009: Performance in Parlour Song

In 2009, Andrew Lincoln performed in the Parlour Song.

April 2010: Cast as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead

In April 2010, Andrew Lincoln was cast as Rick Grimes, the protagonist of AMC's post-apocalyptic series The Walking Dead.

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2010: Gained recognition as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead

In 2010, Andrew Lincoln gained recognition for his portrayal of Rick Grimes, the lead character on the AMC post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead.

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