Grimes Rick

Rick Grimes is the protagonist and a survivor of the outbreak in AMC's The Walking Dead. He is a former sheriff deputy who was shot in the line of duty and fell into a coma, only to awaken and find himself in the midst of the apocalypse. He travels to Atlanta, Georgia, in search of his wife, Lori, and his son, Carl, who have traveled to Atlanta with his best friend, Shane Walsh. After reuniting with his family, along with discovering a group of survivors, he gradually becomes the de-facto leader in their search of a safe haven.

As the series progresses, Rick gradually develops from an earnest, humble and moral individual into a hardened, ruthless and darker survivor. This nature places him into conflict with hostile forces seeking to exploit him for their own personal gain. Despite this, Rick holds a sworn devotion towards his group and thus utilizes any method necessary to protect them from harm's way.

Rick is typically calm, smart, and a good friend and father, but he will often stubbornly cling to his strong personal moral code, which has resulted in numerous bad calls and extra stress within the group. Rick's greatest fault, perhaps, is his uncanny ability to place responsibility on himself and set for himself goals that are impossible to reach.

Actor: Andrew Lincoln
Ethnicity: Caucasian-American
Age: Early 40s
Occupation: King County Sheriff's Deputy (Pre-Apocalypse)
Atlanta Survivor Group Leader (Post-Apocalypse)
Former Constable for the Alexandria Safe-Zone (Post-Apocalypse)
Leader of the Alexandria Safe-Zone (Post-Apocalypse)