Nick Hardcastle is charisma on legs. A vibrant personality, it is no surprise that he has enjoyed success in various fields around the world. He may be immediately recognisable as Summer Bay resident Tim O'Connell in Home and Away or as the genial host of Video Hits.

His TV credits extend to extensive work as presenter on a range of shows that have included Saturday Disney and five seasons of the highly popular Creature Features.

No stranger to the stage, Nick has scored theatrical credits in Australia, London and Los Angeles. These include the role of Felicia in the musical, Priscilla the Queen of the Desert and Damian in Reuben Guthrie. All this experience lead him to co-found the Australian Theatre Company - a theatrical venture that showcases Australian repertoire and harnesses the array of Australian talent working in the U.S.; fostering a creative and meaningful cultural exchange.

He is presently working on a show that celebrates the legendary Hollywood Costume Designer, Orry Kelly. The show, Orry, was recently invited to launch Celebration Theatre's New Works Program in the city of West Hollywood.

As actor, presenter, producer, recording artist and with gigs on radio, Nick is essentially an entertainment Renaissance man. Currently based in LA, he was back recently for a brief visit, and as ever, it is always a treat and a chuckle to spend some time with Nick.