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Tony Osoba (born 15 March 1947) is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Jim 'Jock' McLaren in the 1970s British sitcom Porridge alongside Ronnie Barker. He also guest starred in the first episode of the spin-off Going Straight.
Tony Osoba is a Scottish actor who has appeared in over 200 TV shows, including Porridge, Doctor Who, and Coronation Street. He was born in Glasgow in 1947 and married Sally Osoba in 1989.
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- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
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May 24, 2014 · Actor Tony Osoba’s breakthrough role on TV was as angry inmate ‘Jock’ McClaren in classic BBC comedy Porridge (1974-77), starring Ronnie Barker as Fletch.
May 6, 2023 · Tony Osoba as Jim McLaren. Following his role in Porridge, Tony Osoba went on to play both Wesley McGregor and Peter Ingram in Coronation Street.
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Tony Osoba is a Scottish actor who has appeared in TV shows such as 'Porridge', 'Dempsey & Makepeace' and 'Coronation Street'. He has also starred in theatre productions such as 'The King & I' and 'Destiny Of The Daleks'.
- March 15, 1947
Tony Osoba was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and has become a familiar face to TV audiences in a career spanning more than 30 years. Tony joined the RSAMD at the age of 18 in Glasgow. His breakthrough role came in 1974 when he starred opposite Ronnie Barker in the popular BBC sitcom 'Porridge'.
Dec 20, 2022 · Jim McLaren - Tony Osoba. Tony Osoba portrayed Jim McLaren and has subsequently featured in Doctor Who, Coronation Street, Family Affairs, The Demon Headmaster and Charles Endell, Esq.
