Nick Frost

Nick Frost is an English actor, screenwriter, and comedian known for his roles in the “Three Flavours Cornetto” trilogy and his collaborations with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright. After gaining recognition in the television comedy series ‘Spaced’ (1999–2001) as Tim’s army-obsessed best friend Mike Watt, Nick Frost went on to establish a prolific career as an actor, screenwriter, and comedian. This early success marked the beginning of his notable collaboration with actor Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright. His breakout film role came in the 2004 ‘rom-zom-com’ ‘Shaun of the Dead,’ where he starred as Ed, garnering widespread critical acclaim and solidifying his presence in genre cinema.

He later returned to leading television parts in ‘Mr. Sloane’ (2014) and as Bajie in the action-adventure series ‘Into the Badlands’ (2017–2019). Demonstrating his evolution into writing and producing, Frost co-created and starred in the paranormal comedy-horror series ‘Truth Seekers’ (2020) and served as an executive producer on films including ‘Slaughterhouse Rulez’ (2018) and ‘The World’s End.’ Looking ahead, Frost is set to continue his impactful career with highly anticipated projects. He has been cast as Gobber the Belch in the live-action remake of ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ slated for release in 2025.

Additionally, Frost is slated to portray the iconic character Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming HBO television adaptation of the ‘Harry Potter’ series, expected in 2027, further cementing his presence in major global franchises across film and television.