---
name: "Nick Frost"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/nick-frost"
fi1m_id: "nick-frost"
imdb_id: "nm0296545"
tmdb_id: 11109
wikidata_id: "Q363400"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "28 March 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 13
average_fi1m_score: 75
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 13
updated: "2026-10-21T04:28:48.466507+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Nick Frost

## Identity

Nick Frost

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/nick-frost
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** nick-frost
- **IMDb ID:** nm0296545
- **TMDB ID:** 11109
- **Wikidata ID:** Q363400
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Frost, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q363400, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296545/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11109

Actor. Born 28 March 1972 in Dagenham, London, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 28 March 1972, Dagenham, London, UK
- **Active:** 1999–present
- **Also known as:** Nicholas John Frost
- **Frequently works with:** [Edgar Wright](https://film.one/person/edgar-wright.md), [Nira Park](https://film.one/person/nira-park.md), [Simon Pegg](https://film.one/person/simon-pegg.md), [Joe Cornish](https://film.one/person/joe-cornish.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 13 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 86 (1), 2000s 83 (6), 2010s 66 (5), 2020s 60 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 70 to 66 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 8 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 9 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 10, Adventure 4, Animation 4, Family 4, Action 3, Fantasy 3
- **Screen time:** 14 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2,519m across 8 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Frost, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q363400, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296545/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11109

## Coming up

- *Harry Potter* (2026-12-25), as Rubeus Hagrid — [page](https://film.one/tv/harry-potter.md)
- *How to Train Your Dragon 2* (2027-06-10), as Gobber

## Streaming the US now

- **Peacock:** [*Shaun of the Dead*](https://film.one/film/shaun-of-the-dead.md) (85), [*Hot Fuzz*](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md) (84), [*The Adventures of Tintin*](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-tintin.md) (77)
- **Disney+:** [*The Boxtrolls*](https://film.one/film/the-boxtrolls.md) (64), [*Ice Age: Continental Drift*](https://film.one/film/ice-age-continental-drift.md) (53)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Spaced*](https://film.one/tv/spaced.md) (86)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Attack the Block*](https://film.one/film/attack-the-block.md) (84)
- **Netflix:** [*How to Train Your Dragon*](https://film.one/film/how-to-train-your-dragon.md) (60)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Nick Frost

> Nick Frost makes foolish people convincing, and his timing can improve a scene without making a fuss. We rate his comic directness highly, though the familiar best-friend casting can leave him too little to do.

In *Spaced* (1999), Nick Frost’s Mike Watt gives the comedy something solid to work against. His directness holds our attention without requiring us to recognise a film reference, which matters when Edgar Wright gets carried away with them. Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes make the programme affectionate as well as funny. Frost helps by treating Mike as someone worth taking seriously, even when the comedy around him is busy showing what it knows. We rate that plainness highly.

The partnership with Pegg and Wright carried into *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), his first major film role, as Ed. The buddy dynamic in *Hot Fuzz* (2007) made particular use of his rapport with Pegg. Co-writing *Paul* (2011) with Pegg widened Frost’s contribution beyond performing. *The World’s End* (2013) completed the Cornetto trilogy with Pegg and Wright, establishing a lasting association with comedy that takes its genre seriously.

*How to Train Your Dragon* (2025) shows how much he can contribute even when the film gives us little reason to prefer it to the original. Dean DeBlois’s remake is longer and slower than his animated version, though the flying still works. Frost’s Gobber has detachable hands, stories about losing the original, and the film’s best comic timing. We laughed at those stories; the detachable replacements are an easy gag, but Frost knows how to make the telling count. He provides welcome relief in a film whose long middle stretch needs more help than one supporting actor can supply.

Physical comedy is part of his work, but the believable person underneath it matters just as much. The risk with casting him as another loyal, laddish companion is that both actor and audience know the job too well before the scene has begun. We would welcome more parts that ask something unfamiliar of him, while keeping the directness that makes him such useful company. For a starting point, choose *Spaced*: there is plenty to enjoy in Mike even when a film reference passes us by.

## Biography

Nick Frost is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter. Born Nicholas John Frost on 28 March 1972, he is known for his frequent collaborations with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.

He appeared as Mike Watt in the television series *Spaced* (1999–2001) and played Ed in *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), PC Danny Butterman in *Hot Fuzz* (2007) and Andrew Knightley in *The World's End* (2013). Frost co-wrote and starred as Clive Gollings in *Paul* (2011).

In 2025 he played Gobber the Belch in the live-action film *How to Train Your Dragon*. He is cast as Rubeus Hagrid in the HBO television adaptation of the *Harry Potter* series.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (13)

- *How to Train Your Dragon* (2025), Fi1m 60, as Gobber — [page](https://film.one/film/how-to-train-your-dragon.md)
- *The Boxtrolls* (2014), Fi1m 64, as Mr. Trout (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-boxtrolls.md)
- *Ice Age: Continental Drift* (2012), Fi1m 53, as Flynn (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-continental-drift.md)
- *Snow White and the Huntsman* (2012), Fi1m 52, as Nion — [page](https://film.one/film/snow-white-and-the-huntsman.md)
- *Attack the Block* (2011), Fi1m 84, as Ron — [page](https://film.one/film/attack-the-block.md)
- *The Adventures of Tintin* (2011), Fi1m 77, as Thomson (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-tintin.md)
- *Hot Fuzz* (2007), Fi1m 84, as PC Danny Butterman — [page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md)
- *Phineas and Ferb* (2007), Fi1m 80, as Ed (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/phineas-and-ferb.md)
- *Green Wing* (2004), Fi1m 83, as Just a Man — [page](https://film.one/tv/green-wing.md)
- *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), Fi1m 85, as Ed — [page](https://film.one/film/shaun-of-the-dead.md)
- *Look Around You* (2002), Fi1m 83, as Stone-age Man — [page](https://film.one/tv/look-around-you.md)
- *Black Books* (2000), Fi1m 82, as Security System Man — [page](https://film.one/tv/black-books.md)
- *Spaced* (1999), Fi1m 86, as Mike Watt — [page](https://film.one/tv/spaced.md)

## Complete filmography (83)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *How to Train Your Dragon 2* (2027), as Gobber
- *Harry Potter* (2026), series, as Rubeus Hagrid — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/tv/harry-potter.md)
- *Whistle* (2026), as Mr. Craven
- *Grow* (2025), as Arlo
- *Transaction* (2025), series, as Simon
- *How to Train Your Dragon* (2025), as Gobber — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/how-to-train-your-dragon.md)
- *Get Away* (2024), as Richard · Producer, Writer
- *Star Wars: Skeleton Crew* (2024), series, as SM-33 (voice)
- *Black Cab* (2024), as Ian · Writers' Assistant, Executive Producer
- *Timestalker* (2024), as George
- *Krazy House* (2024), as Bernie Christian · Producer
- *Seize Them!* (2024), as Bobik
- *How to Date Billy Walsh* (2024), as William
- *Scott Pilgrim Takes Off* (2023), series, as Studio Security #2 (voice)
- *Monster Family 2* (2021), as Frank Wishbone (voice)
- *Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans* (2021), as Stuart (voice)
- *The Sparks Brothers* (2021), as Ringo Starr (voice)
- *The Nevers* (2021), series, as Declan 'Beggar King' Orrun
- *Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob* (2021), as Merlin (voice)
- *Extinct* (2021), as Captain (voice)
- *Truth Seekers* (2020), series, as Gus Roberts · Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Staged* (2020), series, as Nick
- *Vert* (2020), as Jeff
- *StarDog and TurboCat* (2019), as Buddy (voice)
- *Why Women Kill* (2019), series, as Bertram Fillcot
- *Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans* (2019), as Arghus
- *Fighting with My Family* (2019), as Patrick 'Rowdy Ricky' Knight
- *3Below: Tales of Arcadia* (2018), series, as Stuart (voice)
- *Slaughterhouse Rulez* (2018), as Woody Chapman · Executive Producer
- *The Festival* (2018), as Ricky
- *Sara Pascoe vs Monogamy* (2018), Executive Producer
- *Tomb Raider* (2018), as Alan (uncredited)
- *Sick Note* (2017), series, as Dr Ian Glennis
- *Monster Family* (2017), as Frank Wishbone (voice)
- *Syrenia* (2016), as Dr. Welles
- *The Huntsman: Winter's War* (2016), as Nion
- *Into the Badlands* (2015), series, as Bajie
- *Unfinished Business* (2015), as Bill Whilmsley
- *Galavant* (2015), series, as Andre
- *Doctor Who: Last Christmas* (2014), as Santa Claus
- *Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven* (2014), as Santa Claus
- *Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists* (2014), as Ed (voice)
- *The Boxtrolls* (2014), as Mr. Trout (voice) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-boxtrolls.md)
- *Mr. Sloane* (2014), series, as Jeremy Sloane
- *Mr Drew's School for Boys* (2014), series, as Narrator
- *Cuban Fury* (2014), as Bruce · Executive Producer
- *The World's End* (2013), as Andrew Knightley · Executive Producer
- *It's Kevin* (2013), series, as Bongo Player
- *Ice Age: Continental Drift* (2012), as Flynn (voice) — Fi1m 53, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-continental-drift.md)
- *Snow White and the Huntsman* (2012), as Nion — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/snow-white-and-the-huntsman.md)
- *Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2* (2011), as Flynn (voice)
- *The Adventures of Tintin* (2011), as Thomson (voice) — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-tintin.md)
- *Attack the Block* (2011), as Ron — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/attack-the-block.md)
- *Paul* (2011), as Clive Gollings · Writer
- *Money* (2010), series, as John Self
- *The Boat That Rocked* (2009), as Dave
- *Wild Child* (2008), as Mr. Christopher
- *Penelope* (2007), as Max
- *Phineas and Ferb* (2007), series, as Ed (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/phineas-and-ferb.md)
- *Grindhouse* (2007), as Baby Eater (segment "Don't") (uncredited)
- *Hot Fuzz* (2007), as PC Danny Butterman — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md)
- *Hyperdrive* (2006), series, as Commander Michael Henderson
- *Man Stroke Woman* (2005), series, Actor
- *Dirty Tricks* (2005), series, as Monkey (voice)
- *Kinky Boots* (2005), as Don
- *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as Santa Claus — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Twisted Tales* (2005), series, as Keith
- *Green Wing* (2004), series, as Just a Man — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/green-wing.md)
- *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), as Ed — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/shaun-of-the-dead.md)
- *Danger! 50,000 Zombies* (2004), as Nick Frost
- *Spine Chillers* (2003), series, Actor
- *Mint Royale: Blue Song* (2003), as Bank Robber
- *Look Around You* (2002), series, as Stone-age Man, Hot Jon — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/look-around-you.md)
- *Danger! 50,000 Volts!* (2002), series, Actor
- *Forced Hilarity* (2001), Actor
- *Black Books* (2000), series, as Security System Man — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/black-books.md)
- *Spaced* (1999), series, as Mike Watt — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/spaced.md)
- *Big Train* (1998), series, as Construction Worker (uncredited)
- *Jim's Gift* (1996), as Wally
- *Sharman* (1995), series, as Chris
- *Comic Relief* (1988), series, Actor
- *Sweet Dreams*, as Frasier
- *Danger! Incoming Attack!*, series, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Nick Frost](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-c381b8d4016a.jpg) Nick Frost — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Nick_Frost_by_Gage_Skidmore_2.jpg/1280px-Nick_Frost_by_Gage_Skidmore_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Greg Mottola, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-72c383966b61.jpg) Greg Mottola, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost (2011) — Paul Hudson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525984615.jpg/1280px-%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525984615.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-1f5dfd00bf57.jpg) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011) — Paul Hudson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525985227.jpg/1280px-%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525985227.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-1569262a0ec8.jpg) Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011) — Paul Hudson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525986133.jpg/1280px-%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525986133.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Nick Frost](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-1b12c6d80523.jpg) Nick Frost — Image via TMDB
- ![Nick Frost](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-ba36afa3fa84.jpg) Nick Frost — Image via TMDB
- ![Nick Frost](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-c1670bb6d06b.jpg) Nick Frost — Image via TMDB
- ![Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-d077505c4f5f.jpg) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011) — Paul Hudson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a1/%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525989117.jpg/1280px-%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_5525989117.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/8384/gallery-ec44f9a5fda4.jpg) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kristen Wiig (2011) — Paul Hudson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_57626124736871.jpg/1280px-%27Paul%27_US_Premier_at_SXSW_-_57626124736871.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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