Occupation Actor Role Film actor | Name Hugh Pollard Spouse(s) Nicola Skyes (m. 1999) Movies Hansel and Gretel | |
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Born 26 September 1975 (age 48) ( 1975-09-26 ) St. Pancras, London, United Kingdom | ||
Hugh Pollard (born October 29, 1975) is a former British child actor, most recognised for his role as Simon in the CBBC show Simon and the Witch. He is also known for playing the role of Hansel, in the movie Hansel and Gretel in 1987.
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, Hugh won the role as Hansel in the film Hansel and Gretel in 1987. His role in the film saw him team up with Simon and the Witch co-star Nicola Stapleton, who played Gretel.
Hugh gave up his acting career, working briefly as a broadcaster for the BBC before gaining a job as an video tape operator. Hugh's job has taken him across the world, and involves him creating slow motion replays in sporting events, that include both the Olympics and Wimbledon. Hugh married Nicola Skyes in 1999, and has lived on the shore off Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire since August 2001.