Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1972-03-28
- Born Place: Dagenham, London, UK
Also Known As:
Nicholas John Frost
Nick Frost
Nicholas John "Nick" Frost (born March 28, 1972) is an accomplished English actor, comedian, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his collaborations with fellow actor Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright.Frost's career gained significant traction with the cult hit television comedy series "Spaced" (1999-2001), where he played Mike Watt, a role that was partly based on his real-life shared living experiences with Simon Pegg. This collaboration laid the foundation for their highly successful "Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy" of films: "Shaun of the Dead" (2004), a "rom-zom-com" where he played the beloved slacker Ed; "Hot Fuzz" (2007), where he portrayed the enthusiastic PC Danny Butterman; and "The World's End" (2013). These films showcased his comedic timing and strong on-screen chemistry with Pegg.Beyond the Cornetto trilogy, Frost has built a diverse filmography. He co-wrote and starred with Pegg in the sci-fi comedy "Paul" (2011) and also delivered a notable performance in the critically acclaimed sci-fi horror film "Attack the Block" (2011). His voice acting credits include "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (2012) and "The Boxtrolls" (2014). He also appeared in "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012) and its sequel "The Huntsman: Winter's War" (2016), and the wrestling comedy-drama "Fighting with My Family" (2019).In television, Frost has been seen in "Man Stroke Woman," "Hyperdrive," "Sick Note," "Into The Badlands," and co-created and starred in the paranormal comedy horror series "Truth Seekers" with Pegg. He also reprised his role as Santa Claus in a "Doctor Who" Christmas special.Looking ahead, Nick Frost is set to appear as Gobber the Belch in the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" film (2025) and its confirmed sequel (2027), bringing his distinct comedic presence to the beloved fantasy franchise. He is also a patron of Humanists UK, reflecting his non-religious worldview.
