Tony Osoba (born 15 March 1947) is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Jim 'Jock' McClaren in the popular 1970s British sitcom Porridge alongside Ronnie Barker. He also appeared in its sequel Going Straight. Osoba was the first black Scottish actor to appear on primetime television when he appeared in the series.
You can find people similar to Tony Osoba by visiting our lists Black Scottish male actors and People from Maryhill.
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Date of birth | 15 March 1947
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Place of birth | Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland
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Tony Osoba is known for his role in the film The Long Road (2019) as Bryn.
He is also known for his role in the TV movie documentary Britain's Favourite Detectives (2014) as Self / Det Sgt Charles Jarvis.
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