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[[Image:Simonwicks88.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Nick Berry as "Simon Wicks" in ''[[EastEnders]]'']] |
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'''Nick Berry''' (born [[ |
'''Nick Berry''' (born [[16 April]], [[1963]] in [[Woodford]], [[Essex]]) is an [[England|English]] television [[actor]] and [[musician]] |
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After attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School in [[London]], he undertook minor parts before his break as [[Simon Wicks|Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks]] in ''[[EastEnders]]'' ([[1985]]–[[1990|90]]). A character who could sing and play a [[guitar]], Berry took a break from ''Eastenders'' to tour and make an album, from which the number one single "[[Every Loser Wins]]" came from in [[1986]]. The second biggest-selling single in the UK that year after "Don't Leave Me This Way" by [[The Communards]], [[Simon May]] its composer received an [[Ivor Novello Award]]. |
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Berry returned to ''Eastenders'' after his musical career stalled, but left again in an "open to return" story line in [[1992]] for the role of [[ITV 1]]'s [[Yorkshire]] policeman PC (later Sgt) Nick Rowan in ''[[Heartbeat (TV series)|Heartbeat]]'' ([[1992]]–[[1998|98]]). Berry recorded the title "[[Heartbeat (Nick Berry single)|Heartbeat]]" in [[1992]], again a number one single which spawned a second album. His son Louis and wife Rachel Robertson also appeared on the series. He returned for a one-off twin episode spin-off special, based on his now [[Canadian Mountie]] located character in [[2002]]. |
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In [[1999]] Berry left ''Heartbeat'' for the [[BBC 1]] self written, produced and directed series ''[[Harbour Lights]]'' in [[1999]]. Not as succesful as his two previous character based programs, it lasted for two series. |
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==Personal life== |
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He supports [[West Ham United F.C.]] |
He supports [[West Ham United F.C.]] |
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==Trivia== |
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Revision as of 11:18, 7 November 2006
Nick Berry (born 16 April, 1963 in Woodford, Essex) is an English television actor and musician
After attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, he undertook minor parts before his break as Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks in EastEnders (1985–90). A character who could sing and play a guitar, Berry took a break from Eastenders to tour and make an album, from which the number one single "Every Loser Wins" came from in 1986. The second biggest-selling single in the UK that year after "Don't Leave Me This Way" by The Communards, Simon May its composer received an Ivor Novello Award.
Berry returned to Eastenders after his musical career stalled, but left again in an "open to return" story line in 1992 for the role of ITV 1's Yorkshire policeman PC (later Sgt) Nick Rowan in Heartbeat (1992–98). Berry recorded the title "Heartbeat" in 1992, again a number one single which spawned a second album. His son Louis and wife Rachel Robertson also appeared on the series. He returned for a one-off twin episode spin-off special, based on his now Canadian Mountie located character in 2002.
In 1999 Berry left Heartbeat for the BBC 1 self written, produced and directed series Harbour Lights in 1999. Not as succesful as his two previous character based programs, it lasted for two series.
Personal life
Berry married actress Rachel Robertson in 1994, and they have two boys, Louis and Finlay.
He supports West Ham United F.C.
Trivia
- He was mentioned in the song Random Celebrity Insult Generator by now-defunct Welsh punk band Mclusky, the principle line of which is "Nick Berry had talent in a previous life."
External links
- Nick Berry at IMDb
- Nick Berry - BBC Drama
- Nick Berry as Nick Rowan - "Heartbeat"
- Nick Berry Gallery - photos from "Heartbeat"
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