Hugh Pollard
Film actor
1975 –
Who is Hugh Pollard?
Hugh Pollard 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 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 Hugh married in 1999 and has lived in Cambridgeshire since 2001.
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- Born
- Oct 29, 1975
London - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- University of Kent
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on July 23, 2013
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