Simon Pegg, 1970
Writers · February 14, 1970
Simon Pegg
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Simon Pegg is 56 years old, born February 14, 1970 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
Simon Pegg turned British sitcom absurdism into blockbuster comedy gold. Born in 1970, the English actor and screenwriter co-created Spaced with director Edgar Wright, then collaborated on the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy—Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End—alongside Nick Frost. He's since anchored the Mission: Impossible franchise as Benji Dunn and voiced Buck across the Ice Age series. An Aquarius.
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Biography
Simon Pegg arrived as a cultural force through Spaced, the Channel 4 sitcom he co-created with Edgar Wright that ran 1999–2001. That partnership spawned three cult films: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), each directed by Wright and starring Pegg alongside Nick Frost. With Frost, Pegg also wrote and starred in the sci-fi comedy Paul (2011).
Pegg's genre credentials stretch across sci-fi's most recognizable franchises. He appeared in Doctor Who (2005), played Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in Star Trek (2009–2016), and embodied Poe Dameron's ally in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)—a trifecta Radio Times calls the "Holy Grail of Nerd-dom". His longest commitment has been the Mission: Impossible series, where he plays field operative Benji Dunn across six films beginning with Mission: Impossible III (2006) through Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025). He has voiced the sloth Buck throughout the Ice Age animated franchise from 2009 onward.
Born 14 February 1970 in England, Pegg balances screenwriting with acting. As a life-path 6, he gravitates toward ensemble work and collaborative storytelling. His Aquarius nature aligns with his role as the witty, systems-aware presence in ensemble casts—the technician or sidekick who anchors chaos with sardonic intelligence.
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Trivia
- Radio Times credits Pegg with achieving the "Holy Grail of Nerd-dom"—playing iconic supporting roles in Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Star Wars—a feat few performers have matched.
- Pegg's legal surname is Beckingham; "Pegg" is his mother's maiden name.
- He and Edgar Wright wrote three films together—Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End—collectively branded the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Simon Pegg often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Simon Pegg?
- Simon Pegg is 56 years old (born February 14, 1970).
- When is Simon Pegg's birthday?
- Simon Pegg was born on February 14, 1970.
- What is Simon Pegg's zodiac sign?
- Simon Pegg is a Aquarius, born February 14, 1970.
- What is Simon Pegg's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Simon Pegg was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Simon Pegg from?
- Simon Pegg is from United Kingdom.
- What does Simon Pegg do?
- Simon Pegg is a writer.
- Is Simon Pegg still alive?
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