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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 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'.
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.
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.
Oct 4, 2014 · FORMER Porridge star Tony Osoba has already been killed off twice in Doctor Who – and viewers will find out tonight if the Scot dies a third time. He has been exterminated by a Dalek, frozen to...
Jun 25, 2018 · Tony Osoba, who plays Duke, is a Doctor Who veteran, having appeared as Lan in the Fourth Doctor story "Destiny of the Daleks" and Kracauer in the Seventh Doctor story "Dragonfire." To British viewers he's best known for appearing as the inmate McLaren in the prison-based BBC comedy Porridge.
Tony Osoba is known as an Actor. Some of his work includes Dempsey and Makepeace, Porridge, Doctor Who, Porridge, Who Dares Wins, Doctor Who, The Demon Headmaster, and Cosmic Princess.
Documentary series looking at classic BBC prison-set sitcom Porridge on its 40th anniversary. Features Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Christopher Biggins, Sam Kelly, Tony Osoba and more.
Aug 12, 2019 · Actor Tony Osoba, who was born in Glasgow in 1947, smashed stereotypes when he became the first black Scottish actor to appear on primetime television. His role as Jim ‘Jock’ McClaren in the popular 1970s British sitcom Porridge marked the start of a great career, in which he played a string of more than 200 TV roles.
