8 Things You Didn’t Know About Andrew Lincoln

Andrew Lincoln was born in London on September 14, 1973. He is the son of a South African nurse and an English civil engineer. When he was 18 months old, his family relocated to Hull, and then to Bath, Somerset, when he was eight or nine.

You may be familiar with Andrew Lincoln from his acting career, but there is more to his life as you will discover from the following facts.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Andrew Lincoln

1. His Real Name

Andrew Lincoln is not his real name. Andrew James Clutterbuck was his given name. While in college, he chose the stage name. Clutterbuck, he thought, sounded like a bad character in a Charles Dickens novel. ^[1]

2. He’s Also A Good Cook

Lincoln is a fantastic cook. In between shoots, he has been known to invite The Walking Dead cast members over for dinner. Steven Yeun, co-star, enjoys his spaghetti Bolognese.

3. Lincoln Participated In Rugby.

Lincoln played rugby in high school. He was pulled from the sport and encouraged to pursue acting. Lincoln only agreed because he thought it would help him get more girls. He auditioned for the school production of Oliver! and was cast as The Artful Dodger.

4. First On Screen Appearance

Lincoln first appeared on television in the 1994 episode “Births and Deaths” of the sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey. It’s a show about a fictitious TV news organisation. The series aired in the United Kingdom for six seasons.. ^[2]

5. His Closest Friend

Jon Bernthal is Lincoln’s closest friend. They appeared in The Walking Dead pilot together and were chosen as the show’s first regulars.^[3]

6. Provides A Variety Of Voice Overs

In the United Kingdom, Lincoln provides numerous voice overs for radio and television commercials. Even for documentaries, he provided narration. AOL and Adidas are two of the companies he has endorsed. ^[4]

7. Winner Of Two Awards

Lincoln has received two awards for his portrayal of Rick Grimes. He received a People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Anti-Hero in 2014, as well as a TV Guide Award for Favorite Actor. Lincoln has also received a BAFTA nomination for directing two episodes of the TV show Teachers. ^[5]

8. Starred In 2003 Romantic Comedy

Lincoln received his first major exposure in the United States when he starred in the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually. He portrayed Mark, Peter’s best friend and best man. Mark is secretly in love with Peter’s wife Juliet, played by Kiera Knightley. ^[6]