Simon Pegg
Biography
Simon John Pegg (né Beckingham; born 14 February 1970) is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter. He came to prominence in the UK as the co-creator of the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), directed by Edgar Wright. He and Wright co-wrote the films Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), known collectively as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, all of which saw Wright directing and Pegg starring alongside Nick Frost. Pegg and Frost also wrote and starred in the sci-fi comedy film Paul (2011).
Pegg is one of the few performers to have achieved what Radio Times calls the "Holy Grail of Nerd-dom", having played popular supporting characters in Doctor Who (2005), Star Trek as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (2009–2016), and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He stars as Benji Dunn in the Mission: Impossible film series (2006–present). He provided the voice of Buck in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Ice Age: Collision Course(2016), and The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022).
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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Simon Pegg
Cosmic Chuckles and Heart: Why Paul Still Lands the Punch
Ever wondered what happens when two nerds stumble across a foul-mouthed alien with a penchant for Reese’s Pieces? Paul (2011) answers with a gleeful middle finger to sci-fi clichés, blending buddy-com... Read more
Sky-High Stakes and Heart-Stopping Heights: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Soars
Ever wonder what it feels like to dangle from the world’s tallest building with only a glitchy glove between you and a 2,700-foot drop? Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) doesn’t just show yo... Read more
Shadows of Valor: The Moral Ambiguity of Star Trek Into Darkness
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) is a cinematic paradox, a film that soars with visual audacity and emotional heft yet stumbles under the weight of its narrative ambitions. Abrams’ directio... Read more
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