Tim Pollard
Tim Pollard was an English actor and entertainer who appeared and performed as Robin Hood in and around his home town of Nottingham, England. He lived and worked in the city as well as representing it nationally and internationally in his position as Nottingham's Official Robin Hood.
Early years
Before his career as an actor, Pollard worked in the roleplaying and wargaming industry for many years as well as being a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. During this time, he became involved in Viking battle re-enactments and the first live-roleplaying company established in the UK, Treasure Trap, as well as performing with a number of local rock bands. He also studied medieval Japanese and 19th-century South African history at SOAS, the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies in London.Robin Hood
As Nottingham's Official Robin Hood, Pollard represented the County and City of Nottingham nationally and internationally from 1996 – for example appearing in Chicago, Houston, Toronto and several times in New York City and Hamelin, Germany. He also performed regularly at Nottingham Castle's annual Robin Hood pageant and at medieval banquets, charity events and other shows throughout the Midlands.Television
Pollard also choreographed fight scenes or played roles in Blue Peter, The Oxford Road Show, Blind Date, The Big Breakfast, Moll Flanders and Common As Muck. He appeared regularly on local television news and also appeared as Robin Hood on television shows such as Australia's Channel 9 Getaway travel show, Castles, Secrets and Legends for the U.S. Travel Channel and the BBC's Antiques Roadtrip.In his role as Official Robin Hood of Nottinghamshire, he appeared as an expert in local history on the Travel Channel television show Expedition Unknown Season 2 episode "The Real Robin Hood".