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).
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.
2003: Gained recognition in Love Actually
In 2003, Andrew Lincoln's role as Mark in the film Love Actually gained him wider recognition.
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.
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.
2010: Starred in Strike Back
In 2010, Andrew Lincoln starred in the Sky 1 series Strike Back with Richard Armitage.
2010: Began role in The Walking Dead
In 2010, Andrew Lincoln started his role in The Walking Dead.
2014: Support for the Robin Hood Tax
In 2014, Andrew Lincoln appeared in a video in support of the Robin Hood tax, encouraging the public to support the measure.
November 2018: Final appearance on The Walking Dead
On November 4, 2018, Andrew Lincoln appeared on The Walking Dead for the final time, citing a desire to spend more time with his children.
2018: Departure from The Walking Dead
In 2018, Andrew Lincoln departed the cast of The Walking Dead.
2019: Cast in Penguin Bloom
In 2019, Andrew Lincoln was cast in and filmed in the drama Penguin Bloom, marking his first non-The Walking Dead role since 2010.
2022: Reprised role in The Walking Dead series finale
In 2022, Andrew Lincoln reprised his role as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead series finale.
2024: Starred in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
In 2024, Andrew Lincoln reprised his role as Rick Grimes in the spin-off series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
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