Su Pollard
English actress and singer
Susan Georgina "Su" Pollard (born 7 November 1949) is a British actress, singer, songwriter and author whose career has spanned over 50 years. Pollard is most known for her role in the sitcom Hi-de-Hi! She also appeared in the sitcoms You Rang, M'Lord? and Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Pollard has appeared in over 35 stage plays and musicals, as well as over 40 pantomimes. As a singer, she scored a UK Singles Chart number two hit with the song "Starting Together" in 1986, and recorded an album, Su. She also authored two memoirs, Hearts and Showers and Fully Charged in 2026.
Early life and education
Pollard was born in Nottingham, the eldest daughter of Don and Hilda Pollard. Her interest in acting began at the age of six, when she played an angel in a school nativity play.
She lived on Prospect Terrace, off Alfreton Road.
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