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Nick Frost was born on March 28, 1972 in Dagenham, United Kingdom and is credited as a comedian, writer and screenwriter. That puts Nick Frost at 54 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Beal High School. Credited works include Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Boxtrolls and Shaun of the Dead.
My Take
I'll be honest — Nick Frost is one of those actors who makes everything feel like a hang-out. Growing up in Dagenham and eventually becoming best mates with Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, he turned that shambling, lovable slacker energy into something genuinely iconic. His Ed in Shaun of the Dead (2004) shouldn't work as a protagonist's best friend — he's irresponsible, kind of a disaster — yet you'd take a zombie apocalypse over losing him. Hot Fuzz and The World's End rounded out the Cornetto trilogy and proved this wasn't a one-trick pony. What I really respect is that he didn't just coast on the Pegg-Frost brand: he wrote a memoir, co-created projects, and kept expanding his range. Fifty-something, still magnetic, still funny without seeming like he's trying — that's a rare thing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nick Frost
- Name (Japanese)
- ニック・フロスト
- Reading
- にっく・ふろすと
- Born
- March 28, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Dagenham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / writer / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Beal High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ice Age: Continental Drift | — | |
| Notable work | The Boxtrolls | — | |
| Notable work | Shaun of the Dead | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nick Frost born?
Born March 28, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Nick Frost from?
Nick Frost is from Dagenham, United Kingdom.
What does Nick Frost do?
Nick Frost works as actor, comedian, writer, screenwriter, film actor.
What is Nick Frost known for?
Notable works include Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Boxtrolls, Shaun of the Dead.
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