The actor's star was on the rise after landing a role on the popular BBC sitcom "Spaced" (1999-2001). But Pegg's equally adept talents as a writer propelled his career into a whole new realm with the release of the cult-hit zombie spoof Shaun of the Dead (2004). He reteamed with co-writer Edgar Wright and actor Nick Frost for the follow-up action farce Hot Fuzz (2007).
Pegg's popularity also helped him score the coveted role of iconic Enterprise crew member Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the big-screen remake of Star Trek (2009).
PaulNick Frost and Simon Pegg star as two science-fiction freaks who, while on a quest to discover what lies at the heart of Nevada's infamous Area 51, cross paths with an alien (voice of Seth Rogen) on the run from earthly authorities. The irreverent duo that brought us Shaun of the Dead assembled an... Read More
Hot FuzzA top London cop (Simon Pegg) is ready to die of boredom when his superiors transfer him to a sleepy English village to work alongside a blundering but well-meaning young constable (Nick Frost). But soon enough, the town begins to stir with a series of grisly "accidents." Is foul play afoot in this... Read More
Shaun of the DeadThirty-something slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) has no clue what to do with his life or with his relationship with his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield). But motivation comes in the form of a freak zombie attack that has once-ordinary citizens terrorizing the streets of London. With support from his... Read More
Run, Fat Boy, RunAfter leaving his pregnant fiancée, Libby (Thandie Newton), at the altar five years ago, a remorseful Dennis (Simon Pegg) tries to repair the damage and win Libby away from her sleazy new boyfriend (Hank Azaria) by training for a marathon. Trouble is, he's hopelessly out of shape. Will losing... Read More
How to Lose Friends & Alienate PeopleAfter his bent for muckraking nets him a job at a glossy Big Apple magazine, boorish British tabloid writer Sidney Young (Simon Pegg) tries to curry favor with his imperious boss (Jeff Bridges) and the synthetic glitterati Sidney covers -- with disastrous results. A co-worker (Kirsten Dunst), a... Read More
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Paul (2011) | NR | |
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) | PG | |
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Burke and Hare (2010) | NR | |
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Run, Fat Boy, Run (2007) | PG-13 | |
Hot Fuzz (2007) | R | |
The Good Night (2007) | R | |
Big Nothing (2006) | R | |
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Shaun of the Dead (2004) | R | |
Look Around You: Series 1 (2002) | NR | |
Spaced (1999) | NR | |
Big Train: Seasons 1 & 2 (1998) | NR | |
Steve Coogan: Live (1994) | NR | |
