Education
He studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and Corona Theatre School worked extensively in the theatre before joining Hollyoaks.
He studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and Corona Theatre School worked extensively in the theatre before joining 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 Philosophy 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").
In addition to his part, Pickard appeared as well in other television shows including Us Girls and If You Were Maine. Pickard has also trodden the boards with stage parts that include Richard II, An Enemy of the People and Edward World War II He landed the role of Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks in 1995 and has been playing him ever since.
