Pegg

Pegg is an English surname. The name is most widely associated with Simon Pegg (born 14 February 1970), an English actor, comedian, and writer from Brockworth, Gloucestershire. Pegg rose to prominence on British television with the comedy series Spaced (1999–2001), which he created with Jessica Stevenson and which was directed by Edgar Wright.

Pegg achieved international recognition for co-writing and starring in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013). These films, produced in collaboration with Wright, are noted for blending genre elements such as horror, action, and comedy, and for influencing a generation of contemporary British cinema. In addition to his work on the trilogy, Pegg has appeared in a variety of other film and television projects, and he has contributed as a screenwriter and producer on multiple occasions.

Beyond his work with Wright, Pegg has taken on roles in major franchises, including playing Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in the Star Trek reboot film series beginning in 2009, with subsequent appearances in its sequels. His career encompasses a mix of acting, writing, and producing, with emphasis on genre-blending projects and collaborations with a recurring creative team.

As a surname, Pegg remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, but it is most prominently associated with Simon Pegg, whose work has had a lasting impact on modern British comedy and science fiction cinema.