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| Nick Frost | |
| Born: | 28 March 1972 Dagenham, East London, England |
| Appeared in: | Shaun of the Dead Hot Fuzz The World's End |
| Character: | Ed (Shaun of the Dead) Danny Butterman (Hot Fuzz) Andy Knightley (The World's End) |
| Occupation: | Actor, comedian |
| Years Active: | 1998–present |
Nicholas John "Nick" Frost is an English actor and comedian. He has appeared in many of director Edgar Wright's productions, having starred as Watt Mike Watt in Wright's 1999 television series Spaced. Frost has also been the star of the Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy along with his best friend Simon Pegg. Both of them have played the lead roles in all three films. Frost portrays Ed in Shaun of the Dead, Danny Butterman in Hot Fuzz, and Andy Knightley in The World's End.
Biography[]
Frost was born 28 March 1972 in Dagenham, East London, England. His parents were office furniture designers. He attended Beal High School in Ilford.
Prior to Spaced, Frost shared a flat with Simon Pegg, his best friend and fellow star of the show. He worked as a waiter and his acting experience consisted of minor roles in corporate training video clips, and minor roles in Casualty (1994) and Big Train (1998). The director of Spaced, Edgar Wright, was initially wary of hiring Frost for the role of Mike Watt, but was convinced to by Pegg as the role was based on a character of Frost's and the role was written for him.
Personal life[]
Frost is married to Christina Frost, who is half-Swedish. On 22 June 2011, she gave birth to a son. In a 2005 interview, Frost stated that he was brought up as a Catholic and is now an atheist. He is a supporter of West Ham United, as well as being a rugby player, formerly playing for Barking RFC.