As The Last of Us continues to dominate pop culture in 2025, fans are revisiting the man who helped pave the way for the genre’s explosive rise — Andrew Lincoln, best known as Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead. And the latest news? His net worth has skyrocketed to an estimated $40 million, shocking even the most loyal zombie-verse fans.
Lincoln led The Walking Dead for nearly a decade, becoming one of the most iconic figures in TV history. At the height of the show’s popularity, he earned between $650,000 and $1 million per episode, placing him among the highest-paid actors on television. That’s right — long before Pedro Pascal took on the role of Joel, Lincoln was the face of survival horror.
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Much of Lincoln’s wealth comes directly from The Walking Dead universe — not just his salary, but syndication deals, bonuses, and residuals. While he’s kept a relatively low profile since exiting the main series, spin-offs and potential returns mean his connection to the franchise is far from over.
In a world where The Last of Us has captured the spotlight, fans are reminded that Rick Grimes walked so Joel Miller could run. And with a $40 million fortune to show for it, Andrew Lincoln remains the ultimate apocalypse icon.
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