Simon Pegg Height, Weight, Age, Family, Facts, Spouse, Biography
Simon Pegg Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 69 kg |
Date of Birth | February 14, 1970 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Spouse | Maureen McCann |
Simon Pegg is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer who rose to prominence in the United Kingdom as the writer and co-creator of the sitcom titled Spaced (1999-2001). He came to be recognized globally after starring in the comedic anthology series known as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy which includes the movies Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World’s End (2013). He is one of the very few actors to have achieved the so-called ‘Holy Grail of Nerd-dom’ having played The Editor in Doctor Who (2005), Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016); and Unkar Plutt in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). Simon has also become an integral member of the Mission: Impossible film series having portrayed Benji Dunn in Mission: Impossible III (2006), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), and Mission: Impossible 7 (2021).
Born Name
Simon John Beckingham
Nick Name
Six-Pack Pegg, The Fresh Pegg
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Crouch End, Haringey, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Simon had studied at the Castle Hill Primary School in Brockworth and The King’s School, Gloucester. At the age of 16, he joined Stratford-upon-Avon College in Warwickshire where he studied English Literature and Theatre. He eventually graduated from the University of Bristol in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre, Film, and Television.
Occupation
Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer
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Family
- Father – John Henry Beckingham (Jazz Musician, Keyboard Salesman)
- Mother – Gillian Rosemary (née Smith) (Former Civil Servant)
- Siblings – Mike Beckingham (Younger Brother) (Actor)
- Others – Richard Pegg (Step-father), Katy Pegg (Half-Sister), Frederick John Beckingham (Paternal Grandfather), Irene Minnie Faulkner (Paternal Grandmother), Albert Edward Smith (Maternal Grandfather), Beatrice Emma Turner (Maternal Grandmother)
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
69 kg or 152 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Simon has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English and distant Welsh descent.
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Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Affable smile
- Has tattoos on both his arms and shoulders
- Sports a beard
- Side-parted, back-combed hair
Religion
Atheism
Brand Endorsements
Simon has been featured in the TV commercials for –
- Lenor fabric softener (Voice-over)
- Buttercup cough syrup (1995)
- Gilette (2005) (Voice-over)
- Dementia UK (2014)
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Simon Pegg Facts
Featured Image by Simon Pegg / Instagram
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