Simon Pegg - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 14, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Simon Pegg's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Co-writing and starring in 'Shaun of the Dead,' 'Hot Fuzz,' 'The World's End,' as well as roles in the 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Star Trek' film franchises. |
Intro
Simon Pegg is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work on the sitcom 'Spaced' and the 'Three Flavours Cornetto' film trilogy ('Shaun of the Dead', 'Hot Fuzz', 'The World's End') in collaboration with Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. He is also recognized for starring as Benji Dunn in the 'Mission: Impossible' film series and as Montgomery Scott in the rebooted 'Star Trek' films.
Early Life & Background
Simon Pegg was born Simon John Beckingham in Brockworth, Gloucestershire. He attended Brockworth Comprehensive Secondary School, then studied English literature and theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon College, before graduating from the University of Bristol with a BA in Theatre, Film, and Television.
Career Highlights
- Co-created and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom 'Spaced' (1999–2001)
- Co-wrote and starred in 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004), 'Hot Fuzz' (2007), and 'The World's End' (2013) – collectively known as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy
- Portrays Benji Dunn in the 'Mission: Impossible' film series (since 2006)
- Portrayed Montgomery Scott in the 'Star Trek' reboot films (2009, 2013, 2016)
Trivia
- He is a fan of science fiction and contributed to the screenplay for 'Star Trek Beyond' (2016).
- Simon Pegg is a close friend and frequent collaborator of actor Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright.
FAQs
People also ask
Simon Pegg is 56 years old.
Simon Pegg was born the 14 February 1970.
Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About February 14th, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 14, 1970, the MacDonald family was tragically murdered in their home in New York. The case drew significant media attention and remains one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in American history. Investigations into the case have continued for decades.
- Day of the week: February 14th, 1970 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) by Sly & the Family Stone
- #1 UK song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse
- Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols
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