Happy birthday! Simon Pegg turns 55 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 14, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 55 on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Simon Pegg is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-author-producer-director Simon Pegg (Star Trek, Hot Fuzz, Mission: Impossible III, Shaun of the Dead, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pegg, a cultural icon

Born Simon John Beckingham in Brockworth on February 14, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Pegg's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Simon hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Simon Pegg as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Simon, you're the best!