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List Of The Walking Dead (TV Series) Characters
The following is a list of characters from ''The Walking Dead (TV series), The Walking Dead'' television series based on the The Walking Dead (comic book), eponymous comic book series. Although some characters appear in both the television and comic series, the continuity of the television series is not shared with the original comic book series. Cast Main cast Recurring cast Main characters Rick Grimes Rick Grimes, portrayed by Andrew Lincoln, is a former sheriff's deputy from a small Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia town. He is an everyman — smart, calm, just, a sharpshooter, and a good friend, husband and father — but flawed. Rick is a natural leader, someone his fellow survivors will turn to in a crisis, confident in his guidance, even when he at times doubts himself. His overwhelming need to do the right thing and protect those who can't protect themselves may pull him away from his family, causing cracks of tension within his marriage with Lori and his relation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Lincoln, Greg Nicotero, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lennie James, Chandler Riggs, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Alanna Masterson & Seth Gilliam (cropped)
Andrew is the English form of the given name, common in many countries. The word is derived from the , ''Andreas'', itself related to ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in List of countries where English is an official language, English-speaking countries. Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia after James. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for male infants in 2005. Andrew was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Bernthal
Jonathan Edward Bernthal (; born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. He came to prominence for portraying Shane Walsh on the AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2012; 2018), where he was a starring cast member in the first two seasons. Bernthal achieved further recognition as Frank Castle / The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the second season of '' Daredevil'' (2016), the spin-off series '' The Punisher'' (2017–2019), and the revival series '' Daredevil: Born Again'' (2025–present). For his recurring guest role as restaurant owner and drug addict Michael Berzatto in the series '' The Bear'' (2022–present), he won a Primetime Emmy Award. His film roles include '' Snitch'' (2013), '' The Wolf of Wall Street'' (2013), '' Fury'' (2014), '' Sicario'' (2015), '' The Accountant'' (2016), '' Baby Driver'' (2017), '' Wind River'' (2017), ''Widows'' (2018), '' Ford v Ferrari'' (2019), '' King Richard'', '' The Many Saints of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daryl Dixon
Daryl Dixon is a fictional character from AMC's horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'', and the protagonist of its last three seasons, replacing Rick Grimes. The character was created for the television series by writers Frank Darabont, Charles H. Eglee and Jack LoGiudice specifically for Norman Reedus, and does not have a counterpart in the comics on which the series is based. The character was introduced in the first season as a southerner, expert tracker, living in the shadow of his older brother, Merle. Despite his bad temper and volatility, he is tolerated by the core group of survivors due to his skills in hunting animals and fearless efficiency in killing walkers. After Merle's disappearance, Daryl lets his guard down and starts to bond with the group, particularly Carol Peletier after her daughter's disappearance, and Beth Greene after the two split off together in season 4. The character becomes the cooperative right-hand man and protector of protagonist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Reedus
Norman Mark Reedus (born January 6, 1970) is an American actor. He made his acting debut in the 1990s, starring in the role of Murphy MacManus in ', followed by supporting roles in successful box office films ''8MM,'' '' Blade II'', and ''American Gangster''. Reedus rose to prominence for his portrayal of Daryl Dixon in the hit AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2022). Regarded as one of the show's most popular characters, he has starred in his own spin-off series, '' The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon'', since 2023. Reedus is the host of the AMC show '' Ride with Norman Reedus'' (2016–present). He has also starred as protagonist Sam Porter Bridges in the video games '' Death Stranding'' and '' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.'' Reedus additionally landed roles in the television series ''Law & Order'' and ''Hawaii Five-O'' and ventured into voice acting, playing Striker in the animated series ''Helluva Boss''. He has also starred in music videos for Lady Gag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Grimes
Carl Grimes is a fictional character and is one of the main protagonists in the comic book series '' The Walking Dead'' and was portrayed by Chandler Riggs in the American live-action television series of the same name. The character was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore, and debuted in ''The Walking Dead'' #2 in 2003. In both forms of media, Carl is the son of Rick and Lori Grimes. In the comic book series, Carl begins as a mean and coldblooded child, but as the events of the zombie apocalypse force him to grow up, he becomes colder, and sometimes makes brash decisions for what he thinks is the good of the group. The character's development is similar in the television series, where he adopts a callous personality, putting him at odds with his father, who wishes to maintain Carl's childhood morality and innocence as much as possible. Upon reflection, Carl eventually regains his sense of morality while still keeping his survival edge. At the same time, his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandler Riggs
Chandler Carlton Riggs (born June 27, 1999) is an American actor and musician. He rose to prominence for his regular role as Carl Grimes on the AMC horror-drama television series '' The Walking Dead'' (based on the comic book series of the same name) from 2010 to 2018. For his work on the series, Riggs won three Saturn Awards from five nominations and a Young Artist Award from three nominations. Riggs has appeared in the films '' Get Low'' (2009), ''Mercy'' (2014), '' Keep Watching'' (2017), ''Only'' (2019), and '' Inherit the Viper'' (2019). In late 2017, Riggs started releasing electronic music under his stage name, Eclipse. In early 2019, he began recurring on the ABC drama series '' A Million Little Things''. Early life Riggs was born on June 27, 1999, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Gina Ann (née Carlton) and William Riggs. Riggs studied tap dancing for several years with ''So You Think You Can Dance'' finalist Zack Everhart. Career Beginnings Riggs began acting at age four. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Rhee
Glenn (full name in the television series: Glenn Rhee) is a Character (arts), fictional character from the comic book series ''The Walking Dead (comic book), The Walking Dead''. He was portrayed by Steven Yeun in the The Walking Dead (TV series), television series of the same name and voiced by Nick Herman in the The Walking Dead (video game), video game of the same name. In both forms of media, Glenn is a young pizza delivery boy from Atlanta (although in the television series it's stated that he's originally from Yeun's home state, Michigan) who is separated from his family after the zombie outbreak and joins a group of survivors led by Rick Grimes. Glenn is known for being quick thinking and resourceful, which makes him the group's primary supply runner. As the group begins to move around the region looking for sanctuary, Glenn meets Maggie Greene and they fall in love. Their relationship is tested in numerous ways throughout the course of the series as their humanity is challe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Yeun
Sang-yeop Yeun (; born December 21, 1983), known professionally as Steven Yeun ( ), is an American actor. His accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Yeun initially rose to prominence for playing Glenn Rhee in the television series '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2016). He earned critical acclaim for the films ''Burning'' (2018) and '' Minari'' (2020). For the latter, he became the first Asian American nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. ''Time'' magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. For the Netflix dark comedy series ''Beef'' (2023), which he produced and starred in, Yeun received Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Actor. Yeun has also appeared in the films '' Okja'' (2017), '' Sorry to Bother You'' (2018), '' The Humans'' (2021), and '' Nope'' (2022). He has also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dale Horvath
Dale (full name in the television series: Dale Horvath) is a fictional character from the comic book series '' The Walking Dead'' and was portrayed by Jeffrey DeMunn in the American television series of the same name. The character's death in the latter half of the second season of the show marks a significant departure from the comics, where Dale survived much longer. In both media, he is shown to be the group's primary moral center. Appearances Comic book series Prior to the zombie apocalypse, Dale worked as a salesman, and was married for almost 40 years to a woman named Erma. Following their individual retirements, the two had begun to travel the world together in Dale's newly purchased RV. However she died from cancer before the outbreak. Dale is introduced as one of the survivors located in the camp where Lori and Carl Grimes are staying, on the outskirts of Atlanta, and his RV becomes the group's camp. When Lori's husband Rick arrives there, Dale tells him he do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey P. DeMunn (born April 25, 1947) is an American stage, film, and television actor known for playing Captain Esteridge in '' The Hitcher'' (1986), Sheriff Herb Geller in '' The Blob'' (1988), Andrei Chikatilo in '' Citizen X'' (1995), Harry Terwilliger in '' The Green Mile'' (1999), Ernie Cole in '' The Majestic'' (2001), Dan Miller in '' The Mist'' (2007), Dale Horvath in '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2012), and Charles Rhoades Sr. in '' Billions'' (2016–2023). Early life DeMunn was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of Violet (née Paulus) and James DeMunn, and a stepson of actress Betty Lutes DeMunn. He graduated from Union College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Career Theatre roles He moved to the United Kingdom in 1970, receiving theatrical training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. When he returned to the United States in 1972, he performed in a Royal Shakespeare Company National Tour's production of ''King Lear'' and ''A Midsummer Night's Dream''. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea (The Walking Dead)
Andrea is a fictional character from the comic book series ''The Walking Dead (comic book), The Walking Dead'' and was portrayed by Laurie Holden in the United States, American The Walking Dead (TV series), television series of the same name. The character was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore (artist), Tony Moore, and debuted in ''The Walking Dead ''#2 in 2003. In both mediums, she and her sister Amy are among a group of survivors near Atlanta, Georgia. In the comic book series, Andrea is a 25-year-old law firm clerk who develops from an insecure and inexperienced young woman into a mature and hardened warrior, having killed more than any other character. She forms a relationship with moral compass Dale Horvath, Dale and they raise a short-lived family with adoptive twin sons, Billy and Ben. Andrea becomes the group's primary sharpshooter and, later, a main instigator in the war against the infamous tyrant, Negan. During this event, the stress of war and gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurie Holden
Heather Laurie Holden (born December 17, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress, producer, model, and human rights activist. She is best known for her portrayals as Marita Covarrubias in ''The X-Files'' (1996–2002), Andrea Harrison in AMC's '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2013, 2020–2022), and Amanda Dumfries in '' The Mist'' (2007). Holden is also known for her roles as Adele Stanton in '' The Majestic'' (2001), Cybil Bennett in '' Silent Hill'' (2006), Olivia Murray in '' The Shield'' (2008), Adele Pinchelow in Dumb and Dumber To (2014), Renee in ''The Americans'' (20172018), and the Crimson Countess in '' The Boys'' (2022). Early life Born in Los Angeles and raised in Toronto, Holden holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada. Holden attended McGill University, where she studied economics and political science. She transferred to University of California, Los Angeles and received a degree in theater and film in 1993. At UCLA, she was a member of the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
