Can You Guess the Real Names of These Walking Dead Characters?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Guess the Real Names of These Walking Dead Characters?
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About This Quiz

Are your survival skills up to this challenge?  Can you dodge hordes of walkers while also keeping you and yours safe from the human evils that are even more deadly than the zombies?

Based on the long-running, award-winning comic book series of the same name, The Walking Dead television series has by far been one of the most popular TV shows in recent history. The Walking Dead is a horror drama series that is set against a backdrop of zombie- (walker) ravaged post-apocalyptic world. However, even though there are countless zombies around every corner in the world of The Walking Dead, it shows us time and time again that the true monsters have always been humans and their will to do whatever it takes to survive! 

The rich and extensive cast of characters is what truly makes The Walking Dead series so great, and this quiz takes a look at all of the seasons and selects forty of the most memorable ones and the actors who portrayed them. From innocent characters who later become bad-asses like Carl, to ruthless survivors and dictators like the Governor; different personalities are put on display in this thrilling TV series. So, are you ready to defeat some walkers to get through to these questions? Then let's get started!

Melissa McBride
AMC
Who is The Walking Dead actor that is shown here?
Melissa McBride
Melissa McBride portrays Carol Peletier on the television series The Walking Dead. Throughout the series, she has become a key character and has received multiple awards and nominations for her performance.
Alanna Masterson
Austin Amelio
Michael Rooker
Chandler Riggs
AMC
What is the name of the actor shown here who portrayed Carl Grimes?
Tovah Feldshuh
Merritt Wever
Chandler Riggs
Chandler Riggs portrays Carl Grimes on the television series The Walking Dead. Riggs joined the cast at the age of 10 and he has attained several awards for his work on the show over the years.
Corey Hawkins
Jeryl Prescott
AMC
Do you remember the name of this The Walking Dead actor?
Tom Payne
Madison Lintz
Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeryl Prescott
Jeryl Prescott portrays Jacqui on the television series The Walking Dead. She has since landed roles in Ray Donovan and Powers.

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Emma Bell
AMC
Who is The Walking Dead actor who played Amy?
Michael Cudlitz
Chad Coleman
Emma Bell
Emma Bell portrays Amy on the television series The Walking Dead. She has also appeared in films like Final Destination and has had recurring roles on other TV series like Dallas.
John Carroll Lynch
Norman Reedus
Broadway Video
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor is in this image?
Vincent M. Ward
Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus portrays Daryl Dixon on the television series The Walking Dead. Reedus is not only a celebrated actor (appearing in films like American Gangster and The Boondock Saints) but he has also worked as a model and appeared in several music videos.
Lauren Cohan
Khary Payton
Danai Gurira
AMC
What is the name of The Walking Dead actor in this picture?
Michael Rooker
Ross Marquand
Emily Kinney
Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira portrays Michonne on the television series The Walking Dead. In addition to this, she has also played Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (in both Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War).

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Steven Yeun
Broadway Video
Who is The Walking Dead actor shown in this picture?
Corey Hawkins
Steven Yeun
Steven Yeun portrayed Glenn Rhee on the television series The Walking Dead. Yeun's portrayal of Glenn is by far one of the most consistently celebrated performances in the series' history.
Sonequa Martin
Vincent M. Ward
Brighton Sharbino
AMC
Who is The Walking Dead actor who played Lizzie Samuels?
Brighton Sharbino
Brighton Sharbino portrays Lizzie Samuels on the television series The Walking Dead. Brighton is the younger sister of Poltergeist actress, Saxon Sharbino.
Jeffrey DeMunn
Christian Serratos
Michael Cudlitz
Andrew Lincoln
AMC
Which notable The Walking Dead actor is in this image?
John Carroll Lynch
Andrew Lincoln
Andrew Lincoln portrays Rick Grimes on the television series The Walking Dead. As the lead actor, Lincoln shoulders a lot of responsibility when it comes to the success of the series and he has been consistently praised by fans and critics alike throughout every season.
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Tom Payne

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Sarah Wayne Callies
AMC
What is the name of The Walking Dead actor in this photo?
Emily Kinney
Khary Payton
Merritt Wever
Sarah Wayne Callies
Sarah Wayne Callies portrayed Lori Grimes on the television series The Walking Dead. She has also notably portrayed Sara Tancredi in Fox's Prison Break.
Scott Wilson
AMC
Which notable The Walking Dead actor is in this photo?
Melissa McBride
Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson portrayed Hershel Greene on the television series The Walking Dead. Wilson has been acting since the '60s and has been featured in well over 50 films.
Lennie James
Alanna Masterson
Audrey Marie Anderson in Radio Studio from 'The Unit' 0-21 screenshot copy
The Barn Productions
Who is The Walking Dead actor who is shown in this image?
Audrey Marie Anderson
Audrey Marie Anderson portrays Lilly on the television series The Walking Dead. She also has a recurring role in the CW "Arrowverse” as Lyla Michaels.
Seth Gilliam
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Chandler Riggs

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Jon Bernthal
Diego Pajares via Youtube
Can you name The Walking Dead actor in this picture?
Alexandra Breckenridge
Andrew Lincoln
Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal portrays Shane Walsh on the television series The Walking Dead. Recently, he has portrayed the Punisher in the Netflix series Daredevil and The Punisher.
Sonequa Martin
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Wiki commons
What is the name of The Walking Dead actor in this image?
Emma Bell
Jeffery Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays Negan on the television series The Walking Dead. He has also had several other memorable roles, such as John Winchester on CW's Supernatural and The Comedian in the superhero film Watchmen.
David Morrissey
Christian Serratos
Laurie Holden
The Paley Center for Media
Can you name this memorable The Walking Dead actor who played Andrea?
Norman Reedus
Madison Lintz
Laurie Holden
Laurie Holden portrays Andrea on the television series The Walking Dead. Her work on the series earned her several award nominations and two wins.
Ross Marquand

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IronE Singleton
Call Time TV
Who is The Walking Dead actor who is shown in this photo?
Danai Gurira
Scott Wilson
Alexandra Breckenridge
IronE Singleton
IronE Singleton portrays Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas on the television series The Walking Dead. Singleton is a theater graduate from the University of Georgia and a former defensive back for the Georgia Bulldogs.
David Morrissey
Conaco
Do you remember the name of The Walking Dead actor in this image?
Steven Yeun
Jeffery Dean Morgan
David Morrissey
David Morrissey portrays the Governor on the television series The Walking Dead. With over 30 years in film and television, Morrissey has dozens of acting and directorial credits to his name.
Chad Coleman
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor portrayed  Jessie Anderson?
Social News XYZ
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor portrayed Jessie Anderson?
Alexandra Breckenridge
Alexandra Breckenridge portrays Jessie Anderson on the television series The Walking Dead. She has most notably provided voice work for several characters in over 60 episodes of Family Guy.
Brighton Sharbino
IronE Singleton
Jon Bernthal

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Can you name this memorable The Walking Dead actor who played Father Gabriel Stokes?
The Hollywood News
Can you name this memorable The Walking Dead actor who played Father Gabriel Stokes?
Jeryl Prescott
Tovah Feldshuh
Audrey Marie Anderson
Seth Gilliam
Seth Gilliam portrays Father Gabriel Stokes on the television series The Walking Dead. He also portrayed Dr. Alan Deaton on Teen Wolf and Ellis Carver on The Wire.
Lennie James
KTLA 5 via Youtube
Do you remember the name of The Walking Dead actor in this picture?
Lennie James
Lennie James portrays Morgan Jones on the television series The Walking Dead. James is also a screenwriter as well as a playwright and he has appeared in several feature films including the recent Blade Runner 2049.
Sarah Wayne Callies
Laurie Holden
Austin Amelio
Austin Amelio
Transworld Skateboarding
Which The Walking Dead actor is shown in this image?
Michael Rooker
Lennie James
Austin Amelio
Austin Amelio portrays Dwight on the television series The Walking Dead. He also appeared in the American comedy film Everybody Wants Some!!
Danai Gurira

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Tovah Feldshuh
The Shabbos Project via Youtube
Which actor played the role of Deanna Monroe in The Walking Dead series?
Steven Yeun
Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh portrays Deanna Monroe on the television series The Walking Dead. For over four decades, she has been active on Broadway, earning herself four Tony Award nominations as a result.
Corey Hawkins
Seth Gilliam
Madison Lintz
hamptonroadszombie via Youtube
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor is in this photo?
Brighton Sharbino
Jeffrey DeMunn
Andrew Lincoln
Madison Lintz
Madison Lintz portrays Sophia Peletier on the television series The Walking Dead. She also has a main recurring role as Maddie Bosch on the Amazon Studios television series, Bosch.
Chad Coleman
FXnetworksSunny via Youtube
What is the name of the actor shown here who portrayed Tyreese Williams?
Jeryl Prescott
Chad Coleman
Chad Coleman portrays Tyreese Williams on the television series The Walking Dead. He is currently featured in the Syfy series The Expanse as Fred Johnson.
David Morrissey
John Carroll Lynch

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Lauren Cohan
Conaco
Do you remember the name of The Walking Dead actor in this photo?
Lauren Cohan
Lauren Cohan portrays Leila Steinberg on the television series The Walking Dead. She has also appeared in other TV series such as Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries, as well as also blockbuster films such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Sarah Wayne Callies
Khary Payton
IronE Singleton
Ross Marquand
Jackhome Productions
This is a photo of which The Walking Dead actor?
Melissa McBride
Emily Kinney
Ross Marquand
Ross Marquand portrays Aaron on the television series The Walking Dead. He has also appeared in Avengers: Infinity War as Red Skull and he is notably an accomplished celebrity impersonator.
Laurie Holden
Christian Serratos
Christian Serratos BR via Youtube
Which actor played the role of Rosita Espinosa in The Walking Dead TV series?
Chandler Riggs
Merritt Wever
Christian Serratos
Christian Serratos portrays Rosita Espinosa on the television series The Walking Dead. She was previously a teen star on Nickelodeon and starred as Angela Weber in the Twilight series.
Jeffery Dean Morgan

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Sonequa Martin-Green
ELLE
Which notable The Walking Dead actor is in this picture?
Lauren Cohan
Sonequa Martin
Christian Serratos portrays Rosita Espinosa on the television series The Walking Dead. She was previously a teen star on Nickelodeon and starred as Angela Weber in the Twilight series.
Tom Payne
Jon Bernthal
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Spotbound via Youtube
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor portrayed Caesar Martinez?
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Jose Pablo Cantillo portrays Caesar Martinez on the television series The Walking Dead. He also appeared as Hector Salazar in FX's Sons of Anarchy and Ricky Verona in Crank.
Emma Bell
Vincent M. Ward
Audrey Marie Anderson
Alanna Masterson
AMC
Which actor played the role of Tara Chambler in The Walking Dead franchise?
Michael Cudlitz
Norman Reedus
Alanna Masterson
Alanna Masterson portrays Tara Chambler on the television series The Walking Dead. She has had guest roles on several TV series and a recurring role on the mystery drama, Mistresses.
Scott Wilson

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Merritt Wever
AMC
This is an image of which The Walking Dead actor?
Lennie James
Merritt Wever
Merritt Wever portrays Denise Cloyd on the television series The Walking Dead. Weaver is a prolific TV actor who has even won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Nurse Jackie.
Christian Serratos
Sarah Wayne Callies
Tom Payne
AMC
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor is in this picture?
Seth Gilliam
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Jeryl Prescott
Tom Payne
Tom Payne portrays Paul "Jesus" Rovia on the television series The Walking Dead. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, he is a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama.
Michael Cudlitz
Los Angeles Times via Youtube
Do you know which The Walking Dead actor portrayed Sergeant Abraham Ford?
Andrew Lincoln
Alanna Masterson
Michael Cudlitz
Michael Cudlitz portrays Sergeant Abraham Ford on the television series The Walking Dead. He has also played another sergeant on screen; Sergeant Denver "Bull" Randleman on the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.
Brighton Sharbino

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Vincent M. Ward
metalrulesradio via Youtube
Which The Walking Dead actor is shown in this picture?
David Morrissey
Sonequa Martin
Steven Yeun
Vincent M. Ward
Vincent M. Ward portrays Oscar on the television series The Walking Dead. In addition to being a TV and film actor, Ward has also appeared in plays and has even released a spoken word album.
Emily Kinney
A Drink With via Youtube
This is a picture of which The Walking Dead actor?
IronE Singleton
Emily Kinney
Emily Kinney portrays Beth Greene on the television series The Walking Dead. She has also portrayed Brie Larvan, the "Bug-Eyed Bandit” on both The Flash and Arrow.
Ross Marquand
Danai Gurira
Khary Payton
AMC
Can you name The Walking Dead actor who is in this photo?
Laurie Holden
Alexandra Breckenridge
Norman Reedus
Khary Payton
Khary Payton portrays King Ezekiel on the television series The Walking Dead. He has also been the voice of countless characters on animated TV series and video games; most notably Cyborg from DC comics.

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John Carroll Lynch
GoldDerby via Youtube
Which The Walking Dead actor is shown in this photo?
John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch portrays Eastman on the television series The Walking Dead. In his career that spans over three decades, he has appeared in several successful feature films and also the ABC sitcom The Drew Carey Show.
Jeffery Dean Morgan
Emma Bell
Chad Coleman
Jeffrey Demunn
Fan Fest via Youtube
Can you name The Walking Dead actor who is in this image?
Jon Bernthal
Madison Lintz
Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn portrays Dale Horvath on the television series The Walking Dead. He is also remembered for his roles as Harry Terwilliger in The Green Mile, Andrei Chikatilo in Citizen X and Sheriff Herb Geller in The Blob.
Lauren Cohan
Corey Hawkins
Spartina Productions
What is the name of the actor shown here who portrayed Heath?
Corey Hawkins
Corey Hawkins portrays Heath on the television series The Walking Dead. He also notably portrayed Dr. Dre in the 2015 award-winning biographical film Straight Outta Compton.
Chandler Riggs
Tovah Feldshuh
Audrey Marie Anderson

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MICHAEL ROOKER
Julio Sacchi via Youtube
Can you name The Walking Dead actor who is in this picture?
Scott Wilson
Austin Amelio
Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker portrays Merle Dixon on the television series The Walking Dead. He also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Melissa McBride
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