Top 7 Andrew Lincoln films that prove he’s more than Rick Grimes

Andrew Lincoln (Image Source: Prime Video)
Andrew Lincoln (Image Source: Prime Video)

Andrew Lincoln gained worldwide fame for playing the role of Rick Grimes in the series The Walking Dead. Not only this, but through his acting skills and diverse roles, Lincoln has proven that he is a versatile actor.

However, Lincoln is not only known for this series, but his career also includes many dramatic, romantic, and comedic roles. Below are the top 7 of his notable films and roles that will always be remembered by his fans.


Top 7 Andrew Lincoln films

Love Actually

Love Actually (Image Source: Prime Video)
Love Actually (Image Source: Prime Video)

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies

Love Actually, a heartwarming and popular romantic comedy film, explores the many points of love through a variety of characters. In this film, Andrew Lincoln's character, Mark, is secretly in love with his best friend's wife.

Unfortunately, his feelings are revealed in a famous scene where he pours out his heart through some words written on a poster board. This romantic film Love Actually is made up of love, tears, laughter and the complexities of life.


The Woman In White

The Woman in White (Image via Apple TV+)
The Woman in White (Image via Apple TV+)

Where to watch: BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video.

The series stars Andrew Lincoln as Walter Hartwright, an art teacher. The story begins when Walter encounters a terrifying woman dressed in white one night, who reveals some strange and secret information.

After this incident, Walter joins a family with whom he falls in love, but gradually becomes entangled in a web of mysterious conspiracy. Andrew Lincoln's performance makes the character real and emotional, and his measured sensitivity and intelligence leave a mark on the audience. It is an excellent choice for lovers of gothic thrillers and mysteries.


Moonshot

Moonshot (Image via Amazon)
Moonshot (Image via Amazon)

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Moonshot is a television drama film starring Daniel LaPaine as Neil Armstrong, James Marsters as Buzz Aldrin, and Andrew Lincoln as Michael Collins. It shows us the preparations for the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.

Here, Andrew Lincoln plays the command module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission. The movie revolves around the personal lives and professional struggles of three astronautsβ€”Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.


Afterlife

Afterlife (Image Source: Prime Video)
Afterlife (Image Source: Prime Video)

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Afterlife is a British television drama series. It shows us the psychological horror and drama of Afterlife and supernatural phenomena. It was written and directed by Stephen Volk. Andrew Lincoln here plays a university psychologist who is deeply saddened by the untimely death of his son Josh.

He meets a medium who can communicate with the dead through supernatural means. And this is how the movie goes with the most interesting ways.


Strike Back

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Strike Back (Image Source: Prime Video)

Watch the series: Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video

This British-American action thriller television series follows the special operations team of Section 20. It secret branch of MI6, takes part in high-risk missions. The series has been praised for its thrilling action sequences, complex storylines.

The depth of characters is also praised here. In a line, Strike Back takes viewers on a journey of thrilling moments, filled with secrets and suspense.


This Life

This Life (Image Source: Plex)
This Life (Image Source: Plex)

Where to Watch: Plex

This British drama series follows the lives of a group of young professionals who are living in a shared house in London. Here, Andrew Lincoln plays a nerdy and somewhat troubled young man who struggles with the complexities of relationships and career.

This series is all about love, friendship, and the pressures of modern life. It highlights the realities and uncertainties of the lives of young people.


Teachers

Teachers (Image Source: Prime Video)
Teachers (Image Source: Prime Video)

Where to watch: Unknown

This is a British comedy-drama series that explores the complexities of modern school life and the personal lives of teachers. Here, Andrew Lincoln plays an idealistic but troubled teacher, where he faces challenges in his educational career and explores his own life through his relationships with his friends and students.

Lincoln here is very human and beautifully captures the depth and complexity of relationships.

Who is Andrew Lincoln?

Andrew was born on September 14 in 1973, in London. His real name is Andrew Cleveland. He comes from an artistic family. Interestingly, he was interested in acting from an early age, so he received his acting training at the London College of the Arts. Lincoln debuted his acting career in 1994 in short films and television dramas. But his talent reached the audience with the role of Egg in the 1996–1997 series This Life.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh