Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17676 ( "Character" text, "Portrayed by" text, "Main cast seasons" text, "Recurring cast seasons" text, "# of episodes" real )

### Question ###
How many people named Nick Lucas are on the show?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT("Portrayed by") FROM table_17676 WHERE "Character" = 'Nick Lucas'