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Nicholas John Frost (born 28 March 1972) is an English actor. He has appeared in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy of films, consisting of Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), and the television comedy Spaced (1999–2001). He also appeared in Joe Cornish's film Attack the Block (2011). He co-starred in the 2011 film Paul, which he co-wrote with frequent collaborator and friend Simon Pegg. He has also portrayed various roles in the sketch show Man Stroke Woman. In 2020, he co-created and starred in the paranormal comedy horror series Truth Seekers with Pegg.

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Early life

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Frost was born on 28 March 1972 in Hornchurch, Greater London; he is the son of John Frost and his Welsh wife, Tricia (died 2005),[2] who were office furniture designers.[3][4] When he was 10, his sister died of an asthma attack, aged 18.[5] He attended Beal High School in Ilford.[6] When Frost was 15, his parents' business failed and they lost the family home. They moved in with neighbours where he witnessed his mother having a stroke due to the stress. Frost left school and took a job with a shipping company to support the family. He subsequently spent two years at a kibbutz in Israel.[7] He met actor Simon Pegg while working as a waiter at a North London Chiquito branch and the two became close friends and flatmates. Pegg and Jessica Hynes wrote a role for Frost in the cult slacker comedy series Spaced; the series was partly based on Pegg and Frost's lifestyle at the time.[5]

Career

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He appeared in corporate training video clips such as "Chris Carter and the Coverplan Challenge", a Dixons sales video, before playing Tim's army-obsessed best friend Mike in Spaced (1999–2001), which aired on Channel 4 for two series.[7] In 2001, Frost played a small role in a one-off episode of Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques. This was a specially written episode shown during the series called "The Sketch Show Story" that Victoria narrated, in which Frost played an armed robber who shot dead Acorn Antiques' most lovable character, Mrs Overall.

In 2002, Frost wrote and presented the show Danger! 50,000 Volts!, a spoof of the outdoors survival genre in which military experts demonstrate how to improvise solutions to dangerous problems. In the same year, Frost co-wrote and starred in The Sofa of Time with Matt King. In 2004, he appeared in Shaun of the Dead, a "romantic zombie comedy" written by Simon Pegg and Spaced director Edgar Wright. In late 2005, Frost starred in the comedy sketch show Man Stroke Woman on BBC Three. A second series aired on in early 2007. In early 2006, Frost played Commander Henderson in two series of the BBC Two science fiction sitcom, Hyperdrive. Also in 2006, he acted in Kinky Boots. Frost had a small appearance in the British comedy Look Around You, a parody of 1970s/1980s technology parodying the format of shows like Tomorrow's World.

Frost and Pegg appeared in a second Pegg-Wright feature film called Hot Fuzz, an action and cop genre homage, set in Gloucestershire. Frost plays bumbling Constable Danny Butterman, who partners up with Pegg's dynamic Nicholas Angel after the latter is transferred from the Metropolitan Police in London. The pair teamed up again for their self-penned 2011 science-fiction comedy film Paul, whose storyline concerns a fugitive alien. The two also starred in Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn as Thomson and Thompson. Frost narrates the Channel 4 reality show Supernanny.[8] He has made fleeting appearances on the Channel 4 surreal medical comedy series Green Wing as "just a man" in pub scenes (when Boyce asks who he is, he responds, "just a man"). In 2013, Frost played the role of Andy Knightley in the third Pegg-Wright feature film called The World's End. In 2014, he played the eponymous character in the Sky Atlantic comedy Mr. Sloane.

In October 2015, Frost released a memoir titled Truths, Half Truths & Little White Lies (Hodder & Stoughton); the book details his life up to the age of 30.[9] In 2016, Frost was cast in an ensemble role for the second season of the AMC television series Into the Badlands.[10] In January 2024, Frost was announced to play Gobber the Belch in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.[citation needed] Frost will portray Rubeus Hagrid in the HBO television adaptation of the Harry Potter series.[11][12]

Personal life

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Frost is best friends with fellow actor Simon Pegg and the two have appeared alongside each other in six films. In a 2005 interview, Frost stated that he was brought up as a Catholic but is now an atheist.[13] Frost is a patron of Humanists UK.[7] He is a supporter of West Ham United and the England national football team, as well as being a rugby player, formerly playing for Barking RFC.[14]

Frost lived with his half-Swedish wife, production executive Mariangela,[15] in St Margarets, London.[16] They married in 2008. He previously lived in Finsbury Park,[17] which was also one of the filming locations for Shaun of the Dead. On 22 June 2011, Mariangela gave birth to the couple's son. They separated in 2013,[2][18] and later divorced.[19]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Shaun of the Dead Ed
2005 Kinky Boots Don
2006 Penelope Max Campion
2007 Grindhouse Baby eater Segment: Don't
Hot Fuzz PC Danny Butterman
2008 Wild Child Mr. Christopher
2009 The Boat That Rocked Dave
2011 Paul Clive Gollings Also co-writer
Attack the Block Ron
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Thomson Motion-capture
2012 Snow White and the Huntsman Nion
Ice Age: Continental Drift Flynn Voice
2013 The World's End Andy Knightley Also executive producer
2014 Cuban Fury Bruce Garrett
The Boxtrolls Mr. Trout Voice
2015 Unfinished Business Bill Whilmsley
Syrenia Dr. Welles
2016 The Huntsman: Winter's War Nion
Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods Obelix English dub [20][21]
2017 Monster Family Frank Wishbone Voice
2018 Tomb Raider Alan Uncredited
The Festival Ricky the Tattooist
Slaughterhouse Rulez Woody Also executive producer
2019 Fighting with My Family Ricky Knight
Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans Arghus
StarDog and TurboCat Buddy Voice
2021 The Sparks Brothers Ringo Starr
Extinct Captain
Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob Merlin
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans Stuart
Monster Family 2 Frank Wishbone
2024 Krazy House Bernie [22]
Seize Them! Bobik [23]
Get Away Richard Also writer
Timestalker George
Black Cab Ian [24]
How to Date Billy Walsh William
2025 How to Train Your Dragon Gobber the Belch
Grow Arlo [25]
Whistle Mr. Craven

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1998 Big Train Construction Worker / Engineer 2 episodes
2000 Black Books Security System Installer 1 episode
1999–2001 Spaced Mike Watt 14 episodes
2000, 2004 Black Books Security System Man / Paul Voice, 2 episodes
2001 Acorn Antiques Armed robber Television special
2002 Danger! 50,000 Volts! Himself Host, 4 episodes
2003 Danger! Incoming Attack!
2005 Twisted Tales Keith Episode: "Txt Msg Rcvd"
Look Around You Caveman / Hot Jon 2 episodes
Spider-Plant Man Scientist Television short
2005–2007 Man Stroke Woman Various characters 12 episodes
2005–2008 Supernanny Narrator Voice, 26 episodes
2006 Green Wing Just a Man Episode #2.1
2006–2007 Hyperdrive Commander Henderson 12 episodes
2010 Money John Self 2 episodes
2011, 2014 Phineas and Ferb Captain Squint / Ed Voice, 2 episodes
2014 Mr. Sloane Jeremy Sloane 6 episodes; also executive producer
Mr Drew's School for Boys Narrator (voice) 4 episodes
Sober Companion Robert Pilot
Doctor Who Santa Claus 2 episodes; Last Christmas and Death in Heaven (cameo)
2016 Galavant Andre Episode: "Giants vs. Dwarves"
2017–2018 Sick Note Dr. Ian Glennis 14 episodes
2017–2019 Into the Badlands Bajie 24 episodes [10]
2018–2019 3Below Stuart Voice, 19 episodes
2020 Out of Her Mind N/a 6 episodes; executive producer only [26]
Truth Seekers Gus 8 episodes; also co-creator, writer and executive producer
2021 Staged Himself Episode: "The Dirty Mochyns"
Why Women Kill Bertram 10 episodes
2021–2023 The Nevers Declan Orrun Main cast
2023 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Studio Security Guard #2 (voice) 2 episodes
2024–present Star Wars: Skeleton Crew SM-33 (voice) 7 episodes
2025 Transaction Simon 6 episodes
2027 Harry Potter Rubeus Hagrid Upcoming; main cast [27]

Radio

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002 The Sofa of Time Parker Also co-creator and writer

Video games

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Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Esper 2 Ernie
2017 Augmented Empire Chris

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2004 British Independent Film Awards BIFA for Most Promising Newcomer Shaun of the Dead Nominated [28][29]
2005 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Supporting Actor Won [28][30]
2011 National Movie Awards NMA Performance of the Year Paul Nominated [28][31]
2015 Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film The Boxtrolls (shared) Won [28]
2014 2014 MTV Movie Awards MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (shared with Simon Pegg, Paddy Considine, & Martin Freeman The World's End Nominated [28][32]
2014 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Hissy Fit Nominated [28]
Choice Movie: Award for Best Fight (shared with Simon Pegg, Paddy Considine, & Martin Freeman Nominated [28]
Choice Movie: Award for Best Chemistry (shared with Simon Pegg, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman and Eddie Marsan Nominated [28]
2019 Women Film Critics Circle Awards Best Screen Couple Shared with: Lena Headey Fighting with My Family Nominated [28]

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Nick Frost (born Nicholas John Frost on 28 March 1972) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, author, and producer, best known for his frequent collaborations with Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright in a series of acclaimed British comedy films. His breakthrough role came in the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), where he played the enthusiastic gun enthusiast Mike Watt alongside Pegg's Tim Bisley, marking the start of their long-standing creative partnership. Frost's film career gained international prominence with the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy—Shaun of the Dead (2004), in which he portrayed the laid-back best friend Ed; Hot Fuzz (2007), as the bumbling yet endearing PC Danny Butterman; and The World's End (2013), as the pub-loving Andy Knightley—blending horror, action, and sci-fi genres with sharp wit and heartfelt camaraderie. Born in Hornchurch, Greater London, to parents who designed office furniture, Frost grew up in Redbridge in a comfortable family home until financial hardship struck during his teenage years. His family's business collapsed, leading to his father's nervous breakdown and his mother's stroke, compounded by the tragic death of his older sister from an asthma attack when Frost was 10; these events forced the family to lose their home and relocate, prompting Frost to leave school at 16 without formal qualifications. He initially worked odd jobs in London, including as a waiter, where he met Simon Pegg at a party in the mid-1990s; their instant connection over shared interests in comedy and pop culture laid the foundation for Frost's entry into the entertainment industry, as Pegg and Jessica Hynes crafted the role of Mike Watt specifically for him in Spaced. Beyond the Cornetto trilogy, Frost has showcased his versatility in roles such as the alien-obsessed fan Clive Gollings in the sci-fi comedy Paul (2011), co-written by Pegg, and as the voice of the gruff Viking blacksmith Gobber in the How to Train Your Dragon animated franchise (2010–2019, with a live-action remake in 2025). His television credits include the fantasy series Into the Badlands (2015–2019) as the monk Bajie and the Amazon Prime comedy-horror Truth Seekers (2020), which he co-created with Pegg and James Serafinowicz. Frost has also expanded into writing with his 2015 memoir Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies, detailing his personal struggles and friendship with Pegg, and starring in projects like the horror-comedy film Krazy House (2024). As of 2025, Frost continues to balance comedy and genre work, appearing in films such as the horror thriller Black Cab (2024) and the comedy Grow (2025), voicing the droid SM-33 in the Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024), and Gobber in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, while hinting at new collaborations with Pegg and Wright that may diverge from their traditional style. His enduring appeal lies in his everyman charm, physical comedy, and ability to ground fantastical narratives in relatable humanity, earning him a dedicated fanbase worldwide.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Nicholas John Frost was born on 28 March 1972 in Hornchurch, Greater London, England, to John Frost and his wife Tricia Frost, both of whom worked as office furniture designers. The family initially enjoyed a stable middle-class life in Redbridge, Essex, where Frost spent his early years socializing with relatives, including summers visiting cousins in Wales. However, tragedy struck when Frost was 10 years old, as his 18-year-old older sister died suddenly from an asthma attack; she had been an aspiring singer-songwriter. Frost's family included five half-siblings from his parents' previous marriages, though details on their professions remain limited. Over time, Frost lost four of them, including two half-sisters and two half-brothers, with the last passing away shortly after their father's death; Frost became the last surviving sibling by his late 30s. The family's circumstances deteriorated dramatically when Frost was 15, as his parents' furniture business collapsed amid financial ruin, leading to the loss of their home. They temporarily stayed with a neighbor before being rehoused in a rundown council flat on the Ray Lodge Estate in South Woodford, a relocation that exacerbated the household's instability. His father suffered a nervous breakdown, while the stress contributed to his mother's stroke. Frost's mother battled severe alcoholism, which intensified following the business failure and profoundly affected family dynamics; he later described feeling "abandoned from a young age" due to her condition. As a teenager, Frost harbored deep resentment toward her, viewing her choices as prioritizing alcohol over family, but in recent years, he has expressed forgiveness and regret, stating in a 2025 interview, "She was a terrible alcoholic and I spent a lot of my time kind of hating her but... I realised why she did what she did and I could forgive." Her alcoholism ultimately contributed to her death in 2005, when Frost was 33. During this tumultuous period, Frost turned to horror films on VHS as a form of escapism from the chaos at home, an interest that later influenced his career in genre comedy. He met future collaborator Simon Pegg in his early 20s, a friendship that provided emotional support.

Education and early influences

Nick Frost attended Beal High School in Ilford, Greater London, where he showed little academic interest but enjoyed rugby. He left school at the age of 16 without any formal qualifications following the collapse of his family's furniture business, which forced him to seek employment to support his household. In the years immediately after leaving school, Frost took on various odd jobs, including a position at the Cowell Nicola shipping company in Ilford, where he earned around £5,000 annually packing goods. He later spent two years working on a kibbutz in Israel, an experience he described as a turning point that helped him escape personal struggles and gain perspective. Upon returning to England around age 21, he worked as a waiter at a Chiquito's Mexican restaurant in North London, where he met Simon Pegg through Pegg's then-girlfriend, who was a fellow employee; the two quickly bonded over shared interests, became flatmates, and frequently discussed comedy and films, laying the foundation for their future collaborations. Frost's early influences in entertainment stemmed from his exposure to British alternative comedy and music during his teenage years, including watching shows like The Young Ones with his family, which sparked his appreciation for irreverent humor. Pirate radio broadcasts and bands such as the Happy Mondays and Stone Roses further fueled his interest in creative expression, serving as an escape from family hardships, including his mother's alcoholism, which he later credited as a motivation for developing humor as a coping mechanism. Without formal training, Frost pursued self-directed creative outlets like writing poetry and painting, reflecting brief aspirations in music and art before his entry into acting.

Career

Early television and comedy work

Nick Frost entered the entertainment industry in the late 1990s after being encouraged by Simon Pegg, whom he met while working as a waiter in London. Pegg, recognizing Frost's natural comedic timing honed from interacting with restaurant customers, urged him to pursue stand-up comedy and acting, leading Frost to perform about ten stand-up gigs in 1994 before transitioning to on-screen work. Frost also trained in improvisation alongside Pegg, which helped develop his affable everyman persona characterized by relatable awkwardness and humor. Frost's breakthrough came with his debut television role as Mike Watt, the gun-obsessed army enthusiast and best friend to Pegg's character, in the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), created by Pegg and Jessica Hynes and directed by Edgar Wright. The series, which followed two twenty-somethings pretending to be a couple to secure a flat, showcased Frost's improvisational skills in ensemble scenes blending pop culture references with surreal comedy, earning critical acclaim and cult status. This role, written specifically for Frost by his collaborators, marked his first major screen appearance and established the foundation for his comedic style rooted in everyday vulnerability. Following Spaced, Frost took on supporting roles in other British comedies, including as security installer Leslie Girder in the Channel 4 series Black Books (2000), a quirky bookstore sitcom starring Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey. He appeared in a single episode, "The Big Lock-Out," contributing to the show's deadpan humor through his character's earnest incompetence. In 2002, Frost had a cameo as a stone-age man and synthesizer enthusiast Hot Jon in the BBC Two educational parody Look Around You, delivering absurd line readings in short, mock-documentary segments that satirized 1970s science programs. Frost also ventured into radio during this period, co-writing and starring as the hapless Parker in the BBC Radio 4 fantasy comedy The Sofa of Time (2002), a six-part series with Matt King about two sacked factory workers discovering a time-traveling sofa. The show highlighted his vocal improv abilities in sketch-like scenarios involving historical mishaps and absurdity. These early television and radio appearances, often in collaborative ensemble formats, solidified Frost's reputation as a versatile supporting comedian before his expansion into lead film roles.

Film breakthrough and collaborations

Frost's breakthrough in film came with his portrayal of the slovenly best friend Ed in the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead (2004), co-written by Simon Pegg and directed by Edgar Wright, which launched the informal Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy centered on themes of friendship, loyalty, and quintessentially British humor. The film showcased Frost's comedic timing and chemistry with Pegg, earning critical acclaim for blending horror tropes with heartfelt bromance. This partnership continued in Hot Fuzz (2007), where Frost played the enthusiastic but inexperienced constable Danny Butterman, partnering with Pegg's disciplined Nicholas Angel to uncover corruption in a idyllic English village. The action-comedy parodied buddy-cop films while emphasizing the duo's evolving camaraderie, further solidifying Frost's status as a key collaborator in Wright's genre-spoofing universe. The trilogy concluded with The World's End (2013), in which Frost portrayed the reformed Andy Knightley, a recovering alcoholic drawn back into chaos by Pegg's Gary King during a pub crawl turned alien invasion. Beyond the trilogy, Frost expanded his range in the sci-fi road trip comedy Paul (2011), co-starring as the awkward sci-fi enthusiast Clive Gollings opposite Pegg's Graeme Willy, with Seth Rogen voicing the escaped alien Paul. He also took supporting roles in Attack the Block (2011) as the cannabis dealer Ron, aiding a group of South London teens against extraterrestrial invaders, and provided the voice for the bumbling detective Thomson in the animated adventure The Adventures of Tintin (2011). Frost stepped into a leading role as the former salsa dancer Bruce Garrett in the romantic comedy Cuban Fury (2014), rediscovering his passion amid workplace rivalry and romance. These projects highlighted his versatility while often revisiting motifs of unlikely alliances and self-deprecating wit, building on his early television collaborations with Pegg.

Recent and upcoming projects

In the late 2010s and early 2020s, Nick Frost expanded his career into supernatural horror-comedy with the Amazon Prime Video series Truth Seekers (2020), where he co-created, co-wrote, and starred as Gus Roberts, a broadband engineer turned paranormal investigator alongside Simon Pegg. The series blended ghostly encounters with humor but was canceled after one season. Frost continued diversifying into genre films, starring as Bobik, a shit-shoveler who wants more out of life, in the medieval comedy Seize Them! (2024), a satirical tale of revolution and exile featuring Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood. He also wrote and led the cast as family man Richard Smith in the horror-comedy Get Away (2024), where a vacation to a remote Swedish island uncovers a serial killer's presence, drawing from influences like Midsommar. That same year, Frost delivered a chilling performance as the unhinged cab driver in the supernatural thriller Black Cab (2024), trapping a couple in a nightmarish ride through rural England. He also starred as Arlo in the family comedy Grow (2025), an exuberant tale of giant pumpkins and unlikely family bonds set in the 'Pumpkin Capital of the World'. Transitioning toward family-oriented fantasy, Frost voiced the gruff blacksmith Gobber the Belch in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon (2025), directed by Dean DeBlois, with his character's prosthetic leg adapted to accommodate Frost's recent knee replacement surgery for arthritis. In a major casting announcement, he was revealed as Rubeus Hagrid for HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series, set to premiere in 2027, succeeding the late Robbie Coltrane in the role of the half-giant Hogwarts gamekeeper. Frost has increasingly taken on production and writing roles, notably through his company Stolen Picture (co-founded with Pegg), which developed projects like Get Away before its operations wound down in 2025. Reflecting in 2025 interviews on his post-surgery recovery, Frost described the procedure—undertaken in June 2024 after years of pain—as liberating, allowing him to pivot from physically demanding comedies toward voice work and ensemble fantasies while maintaining his signature humor. This shift marks an evolution from his Cornetto Trilogy roots toward broader, more accessible genres.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Nick Frost married television producer Christina Frost in 2008, and the couple welcomed their son, Mac, in June 2011. Their marriage lasted seven years, with the pair separating in 2013 before finalizing their divorce in 2015. Despite the split, Frost and his ex-wife have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship, prioritizing their son's well-being and sharing parental duties without public conflict. Following the divorce, Frost entered a long-term relationship with an unnamed partner, with whom he has two additional children: a son born in early 2019 and a daughter born in August 2021. His partner has integrated into a supportive family dynamic with Frost's ex-wife for the children's sake, fostering a blended environment focused on stability. Frost has consistently emphasized valuing privacy in his family life, rarely disclosing names or details about his younger children beyond brief birth announcements, and avoiding public commentary on his current relationship. Fatherhood has profoundly shaped Frost's perspective, providing direction during personal challenges and influencing his career choices toward greater balance between work and home. He has spoken about the motivation to be an active, present parent, which informs his selective approach to projects, allowing time for family amid his acting commitments. This emphasis on familial stability echoes a conscious effort to create the supportive environment he sought in his own youth, marked by his mother's struggles with alcoholism.

Health challenges and interests

In 2024, Nick Frost underwent knee replacement surgery to address long-term arthritis that had caused him significant pain for years. Following the procedure, he shared on social media that while the recovery was agonizing, it alleviated the chronic condition, allowing him to resume physical activities like cycling, which he has since incorporated into his routine as a form of rehabilitation and enjoyment. This health setback prompted a broader commitment to mobility and well-being in his daily life. In early 2025 interviews, Frost opened up about forgiving his late mother for her alcoholism, reflecting on how her struggles shaped his own experiences with addiction and mental health challenges, including depression and binge eating. He described spending years resenting her choices but gaining understanding through his personal battles, emphasizing that alcoholism in his family stemmed from grief, financial hardship, and untreated emotional pain rather than personal failing. Frost has also discussed his ADHD diagnosis and how it intersects with these issues, using cooking and creative outlets as coping mechanisms to manage symptoms without formal therapy in some cases. Post-40s, Frost adopted a healthier lifestyle, focusing on weight loss and sobriety to combat his history of substance use and overeating, which he credits with transforming his outlook and preventing further decline. He has lost significant weight—around eight stone—through dietary changes and exercise, viewing it not as a vanity project but as essential for longevity, and reflected on choosing sobriety to "make a point of not dying" amid ongoing grief. These shifts are detailed in his 2015 memoir Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies, where he explores addiction, family trauma, and his atheistic worldview, raised Catholic but now identifying firmly as non-religious. Frost's interests include supporting West Ham United football club, a passion rooted in his East London upbringing, and painting, which he pursues as a therapeutic hobby shared via his online art account. He advocates for mental health awareness by weaving personal stories of addiction and recovery into his comedic work, aiming to normalize discussions without structured philanthropy, as seen in interviews tied to projects like his 2020 series Truth Seekers, which playfully probes supernatural beliefs contrasting his atheism.

Filmography

Films

  • Shaun of the Dead (2004): Co-lead as Ed, Shaun's slacker best friend and housemate.
  • Kinky Boots (2005): Supporting role as Simon, a factory worker.
  • Penelope (2006): Supporting role as Max, a suitor to the protagonist.
  • Hot Fuzz (2007): Co-lead as PC/Sgt. Danny Butterman, a rural police officer partnered with an elite detective.
  • The Boat That Rocked (2009): Supporting role as Dave, a DJ on a pirate radio ship.
  • Paul (2011): Co-lead as Clive Gollings, a comic book enthusiast who befriends an alien; also co-writer.
  • Attack the Block (2011): Supporting role as Ron, a weed dealer.
  • The Adventures of Tintin (2011): Supporting voice role as Mr. Haskell, an insurance agent.
  • Snow White and the Huntsman (2012): Supporting role as Nion, one of the dwarfs.
  • Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012): Voice supporting role as Flynn, a pirate elephant seal.
  • The World's End (2013): Co-lead as Andy Knightley, a former wild child reuniting with friends; executive producer.
  • The Boxtrolls (2014): Voice supporting role as Mr. Trout, an exterminator.
  • Cuban Fury (2014): Lead as Bruce Garrett, a former salsa dancer; executive producer.
  • Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014): Voice lead as Obelix, the strong Gaul warrior.
  • Unfinished Business (2015): Supporting role as Bill Whilmsley, a sales executive.
  • The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016): Supporting role as Nion, a dwarf.
  • Monster Family (2017): Voice supporting role as Frank Wishbone, a family man turned monster.
  • Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018): Supporting role as The Warden, headmaster of a boarding school.
  • StarDog and TurboCat (2019): Voice lead as Buddy, a heroic dog.
  • Fighting with My Family (2019): Supporting role as Ricky Knight, a wrestler and father.
  • Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans (2019): Supporting role as Arghus, a Roman soldier.
  • The Festival (2019): Supporting role as Ricky the Tattooist, a festival attendee.
  • Monster Family 2: Nobody's Perfect (2021): Voice supporting role as Frank Wishbone.
  • Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021): Voice supporting role as Stuart.
  • Timestalker (2024): Lead as George, a 17th-century Scotsman in a time-loop romance.
  • Seize Them! (2024): Supporting role as Shulmay, a bumbling peasant.
  • Krazy House (2024): Lead role as Bernie, a suburban father.
  • How to Date Billy Walsh (2024): Supporting role as William, a family friend.
  • Get Away (2024): Lead as Richard, a man on a disastrous holiday; screenwriter and producer.
  • Black Cab (2024): Lead role as Ian, a sinister cab driver.
  • How to Train Your Dragon (2025): Voice supporting role as Gobber the Belch, a Viking blacksmith.
  • Grow (2025): Lead as Arlo, a father dealing with family issues.
  • Whistle (2025): Supporting role as Mr. Craven, a mysterious figure.

Television

Nick Frost first gained prominence on television through his role in the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), where he portrayed Mike Watt, the enthusiastic but dim-witted best friend of the protagonist, across both seasons of the series. Following this, Frost contributed to the BBC Three sketch comedy Man Stroke Woman (2005–2007), appearing in multiple episodes in various supporting roles that showcased his comedic timing in absurd domestic scenarios. He took a leading role in the BBC Two sci-fi sitcom Hyperdrive (2007–2009), playing Commander Michael "Hendo" Henderson, the bumbling second-in-command aboard a British space fleet ship, in all 12 episodes across two series. In 2014, Frost made a memorable guest appearance in the Doctor Who Christmas special "Last Christmas," embodying a dream-manifested Santa Claus who aids the Doctor and Clara in combating psychic alien creatures. That same year, he starred as the hapless accountant Jeremy Sloane in the Sky Atlantic comedy-drama Mr. Sloane (2014–2015), a role that highlighted his ability to blend pathos with humor in a story of midlife reinvention. Frost joined the AMC martial arts drama Into the Badlands (2015–2019) as the complex warrior Bajie, a recurring character who evolves from antagonist to ally, appearing in 28 episodes and earning praise for adding levity to the intense narrative. From 2017 to 2018, he led the Sky One black comedy Sick Note as Dr. Ian Glennis, a corrupt physician entangled in a web of lies after misdiagnosing a patient, starring in both seasons of the series. In the HBO sci-fi series The Nevers (2021), Frost guest-starred as the enigmatic Beggar King, a leader of London's underclass involved in the show's supernatural mysteries during its first season. He co-created and starred in the Amazon Prime Video horror-comedy Truth Seekers (2020), playing Gus Roberts, a broadband technician and amateur paranormal investigator who uncovers supernatural threats alongside his team, across all eight episodes. In 2022, Frost headlined the Netflix mini-series Man vs. Bee as Trevor Bingley, a divorced father whose weekend with his children is disrupted by a persistent insect, in a lighthearted physical comedy format spanning six episodes. Looking ahead, Frost is set to portray Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation, a live-action series rebooting J.K. Rowling's wizarding world and scheduled to premiere in 2027.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999–2001SpacedMike WattSeries regular; 14 episodes
2005–2007Man Stroke WomanVariousSketch performer; multiple episodes
2007–2009HyperdriveCommander Michael HendersonSeries regular; 12 episodes
2014Doctor Who ("Last Christmas")Santa ClausGuest star; 1 episode (Christmas special)
2014–2015Mr. SloaneJeremy SloaneLead role; 12 episodes
2015–2019Into the BadlandsBajieRecurring; 28 episodes
2017–2018Sick NoteDr. Ian GlennisLead role; 14 episodes
2020Truth SeekersGus RobertsCo-creator and lead; 8 episodes
2021The NeversThe Beggar KingGuest/recurring; 3 episodes (Season 1)
2022Man vs. BeeTrevor BingleyLead role; 6 episodes (mini-series)
2027Harry Potter (TBA)Rubeus HagridSeries regular; upcoming HBO series

Other media

Frost has ventured into radio broadcasting, notably co-writing and starring in the BBC Radio 4 fantasy comedy series The Sofa of Time in 2002, where he played the character Parker alongside Matt King as Milford in a story about two sacked factory workers transported to a magical world to battle an evil warlock. He also appeared in sketches and segments on the BBC Radio 4 panel show The 99p Challenge during its run from 2000 to 2002, contributing to improvised comedy sketches with collaborators including Simon Pegg and Armando Iannucci. Additionally, Frost co-hosted informal radio segments on London's XFM station in 2002 with Pegg, featuring casual discussions and comedy bits that predated their on-screen collaborations. In video games, Frost provided voice acting for several titles, including the role of Flynn, the bumbling pirate elephant seal, in the 2012 mobile game Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic Games, based on the animated film franchise. He voiced Ernie, a quirky inventor, in the virtual reality adventure Esper 2 released in 2015. Frost later lent his voice to Chris, a strategic operative, in the augmented reality game Augmented Empire in 2017, which involved live-action elements and puzzle-solving mechanics. Beyond radio and games, Frost has engaged in literary and audio media. He narrated the audiobook version of his 2015 memoir Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies, a candid account of his upbringing and entry into comedy, which he performed himself to add personal authenticity. In 2023, he again narrated his cookbook A Slice of Fried Gold: Taste My Memories, sharing recipes inspired by his life and film career, emphasizing comfort foods like fried breakfasts. Frost has made guest appearances on podcasts, including a 2014 episode of WTF with Marc Maron discussing his career trajectory from factory work to acting, and more recent outings such as Dish in June 2025, where he explored cooking challenges, and Things People Did in October 2024, reflecting on his early jobs and comedy influences.

Awards and nominations

Wins

Nick Frost has received a handful of awards throughout his career, primarily recognizing his contributions to comedy and horror genres, with a total of at least three confirmed individual or shared wins as of 2025. In 2005, he won the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Ed in Shaun of the Dead. In 2015, Frost shared the Behind The Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film for voicing Mr. Trout in the animated film The Boxtrolls. In 2024, he was honored with the Achievement in Genre Cinema award at the Grimmfest film festival in Manchester, UK, for his body of work in genre films including the Cornetto Trilogy. These wins highlight Frost's impact in comedic horror and voice acting, often tied to collaborations with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.

Nominations

Nick Frost has received several nominations throughout his career, primarily recognizing his comedic and horror performances, with a total of nine nominations across various awards bodies as of 2025. These accolades often highlight his contributions to genre-blending projects, reflecting a bias toward comedy and horror categories rather than dramatic roles. In television, Frost earned a nomination for his role in the cult series Spaced. The show was nominated for the BAFTA Television Award for Best Situation Comedy in 2000. For his film work, nominations came from science fiction and fantasy awards. The 2011 comedy Paul, co-starring Simon Pegg, led to a National Movie Award nomination for Performance of the Year for Frost. Similarly, the 2013 film The World's End received a Saturn Award nomination for Best International Film, acknowledging the ensemble including Frost. More recently, Frost's performance in the 2024 thriller Black Cab garnered a National Film Award nomination for Best Actor in 2025. No nominations have been announced for his role in the 2024 comedy Seize Them! as of November 2025.

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