Hugh Pollard

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Hugh Pollard born in 1976 is a former British child actor most recognised for his role as Simon in the CBBC show Simon and the Witch.[1] Hugh attended the Christ Church C of E school in Finchley, North London, before leaving in 1992. He graduated from the University of Kent with a degree in radio, film and television. Following his role in Simon and the Witch between 1987 and 1988,[2] Hugh won the role as Hansel in the film Hansel and Gretel in 1988. His role in the film saw him team up with Simon and the witch co-star Nicola Stapleton who played Gretel.[3] Hugh gave up his acting career, working briefly as a broadcaster for the BBC before gaining a job as a video tape operator. Hugh's job has taken him across the world and involves him creating slow motion replays in sporting events that include the Olympics and Wimbledon[4] Hugh married in 1999 and has lived in Cambridgeshire since 2001.

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  1. ^ Hugh Pollard at the Internet Movie Database
  2. ^ Simon and the Witch at the Internet Movie Database
  3. ^ Hansel and Gretel at the Internet Movie Database
  4. ^ Hugh Pollard (I) - Biography