Nick Pickard

Nicholas "Nick" Pickard^[1] (born 27 May 1975 in Surrey) is an English actor, best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson on soap opera Hollyoaks. He is currently the longest-serving cast member and appeared 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, Pickard 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 music videos for Mike + The Mechanics ("Over My Shoulder") and Roxette ("Almost Unreal").

Background

He studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and Corona Theatre School worked extensively in the theatre before joining Hollyoaks.

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

Pickard has also trodden the boards with stage parts that include Richard II, An 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.

Personal life

Pickard is older brother of John Pickard. Pickard is also the owner of several Sheffield restaurants in the Ecclesall Road. He has a daughter named Ellie Pickard, and he previously dated former co-star Joanna Taylor (Geri Hudson).^[2] He is a dedicated Chelsea F.C. fan. In his spare time Pickard 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.

Pickard also joined Cinderella, 2009's pantomime at Liverpool Empire Theatre where he performed Dandini. His break from Hollyoaks to perform in Cinderella was planned and written into the show.

In Hollyoaks: The Good, The Bad & The Gorgeous (2009), Pickard performs as Jack Dawson in a parody of Titanic, and dances and sings in the Grease parody.

Pickard participated in the 2011 series of Celebrity MasterChef where he reached the final but lost out to Phil Vickery.

Filmography

Pickard was cast as the star Aaron Spacehero in the satirical 24hr Sci-Fi Soap Opera. His adversary was Jeffrey M. Magnesium.

Nominations

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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External links

• Nick Pickard at the Internet Movie Database
• Nick Pickard's profile on the Official Hollyoaks Website