Nick Pickard

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Nick Pickard

Nick Pickard in 2003
Born Nick Pickard
London, England
Other name(s) Nicholas Pickard
Occupation Television actor
Years active 1987-present

Nick Pickard[1] is a BS award nominated English actor, known for his work on British television.

He is best recognised for his BS award nominated role as Tony Hutchinson in the British TV drama Hollyoaks.

He is currently the longest serving cast member and starred in the very first episode in 1995. Since then the character of Tony has developed and viewers have seen him with numerous girlfriends and run-ins with the local students.

In his 1987 movie debut, Nick played Mio, the lead role in Mio in the Land of Faraway, alongside Christian Bale and Christopher Lee. There he is credited as Nicholas Pickard. In 1994, Pickard also played a minor role in EastEnders, appearing as a young homeless boy, who was burnt to death when Phil Mitchell torched Frank Butcher's car-lot in an insurance scam.

He also appeared in the video for the 1995 Mike & The Mechanics hit, "Over My Shoulder".

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[edit] Background

Studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and worked extensively in the theatre before joining Hollyoaks.

In addition to his Filmography part, Nick appeard as well in other TV shows including Us Girls and If You Were Me

Nick has also treaded the boards with stage parts that include Richard II, Enemy of the People and Edward II.

He landed the role of Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks in 1995 and has been playing him ever since.

[edit] Personal life

His half-brother in Hollyoaks, Dominic Reilly, is played by his brother in real life, John Pickard.

Pickard dated former co-star Joanna Taylor (Geri Hudson).[2]

He is a dedicated Chelsea fan. In his spare time Nick enjoys sports, particularly football and squash. He plays regularly and runs the Mersey TV football team, taking on the roles of gaffer, manager and kitboy. He is also the captain of the Hollyoaks Team whenever there are celebrity football matches.

He is supporting the School Food Trust across England, in order to encourage children to eat healthy food.

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role
1987 Mio in the Land of Faraway Bosse / Mio
1990 "You Rang, M'Lord?" Boy Factory Worker
1991 Now That It's Morning Ian
1994 Grange Hill Mark
1994 EastEnders Young Homeless Boy
1995-present Hollyoaks Tony Hutchinson
1999 Brookside: Double Take! Rosco Main
2001 Hollyoaks: Movin' On Tony Hutchinson
2005 The Match Himself
2007 The Weakest Link - #1019 Himself/Contestant
2007 Soapstar Superchef Himself
2007 Xposé Himself
2007 the British Soap Awards 2007 Himself
2007 For King and Country Captain Philip Levaul-Grimwood

[edit] Nominations

Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2001 Nominated British Soap Award Best Comedy Performance - Hollyoaks
2002 Nominated British Soap Award Best Comedy Performance - Hollyoaks

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nick Pickard: Information and Much More from Answers.com
  2. ^ http://www.channel4.com/community/showcards/H/Hollyoaks_-_Geri.html

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