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Tony Osoba

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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'. Tony played in-mate Jock McLaren throughout the 3 seasons of the show... See full bio »

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Tony Osoba as Archie Richmond and Richard Jobling as Vic Tanner in 'Tanner' Mervyn Cumming, Tony Osoba, Frank Williams, Bernard Wrigley, Oliver Crocker, Solitaire Mouneimne and Richard Jobling in Tanner
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2011 The Shadow Line (TV series)
Duty Solicitor
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Duty Solicitor
 
1989-2009 The Bill (TV series)
Charlie Dokes / Fayoud / Lynagh
– Conviction: Cover Up (2009) … Charlie Dokes
– All for One (1998) … Lynagh
– The Price You Pay (1989) … Fayoud
 
2008 Hollyoaks (TV series)
Superintendent Smith
– Episode #1.2239 (2008) … Superintendent Smith
 
2007 Tanner
Archie Richmond
 
2004 If... (TV series)
Consultant
– If... It Was a Woman's World (2004) … Consultant
 
2004 Revolver (TV series)
Various Characters
– Episode #1.6 (2004) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.5 (2004) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.4 (2004) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.3 (2004) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.2 (2004) … Various Characters
See all 6 episodes »
 
2003 Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (TV movie)
Jim McLaren
 
2003 EastEnders: Perfectly Frank (TV movie)
Ray Taylor
 
2003 Casualty (TV series)
Colin Reeves
– End of the Line: Part 2 (2003) … Colin Reeves
 
2002-2003 Dinotopia (TV series)
Branko
– Crossroads (2003) … Branko
– The Cure: Part 1 (2003) … Branko
– Lost and Found (2003) … Branko
– Marooned (2002) … Branko
 
2002-2003 Mersey Beat (TV series)
Mack
– Only the Lonely (2003) … Mack
– Under the Cosh (2002) … Mack
– The Good Lord Giveth (2002) … Mack
 
2002 Waking the Dead (TV series)
Andrew Wallace
– Deathwatch: Part 2 (2002) … Andrew Wallace
– Deathwatch: Part 1 (2002) … Andrew Wallace
 
2002 Doctors (TV series)
Roger Wilson
– Poison Climber (2002) … Roger Wilson
 
2002 Fran's People (TV series)
Marvin McNicol
– Episode #1.6 (2002) … Marvin McNicol
– Episode #1.5 (2002) … Marvin McNicol
– Episode #1.4 (2002) … Marvin McNicol
– Episode #1.3 (2002) … Marvin McNicol
– Episode #1.2 (2002) … Marvin McNicol
See all 6 episodes »
 
2001 Bridgeman (TV short)
Michael Bridgeman
 
2000 Arabian Nights (TV movie)
Sultan Badr Al-Din
 
2000 Family Affairs (TV series)
Omar Fayazz
– Episode dated 29 February 2000 (2000) … Omar Fayazz
– Episode dated 28 February 2000 (2000) … Omar Fayazz
– Episode #1.857 (2000) … Omar Fayazz
– Episode #1.853 (2000) … Omar Fayazz
– Episode dated 18 February 2000 (2000) … Omar Fayazz
See all 6 episodes »
 
1999 Taggart (TV series)
Dave Caffrey
– Fearful Lightning (1999) … Dave Caffrey
 
1999 Holby City (TV series)
PC Kennedy
– Staying Alive: Part 2 (1999) … PC Kennedy
 
1998 The Demon Headmaster (TV series)
Mr. Smith / Smith
– Episode #3.6 (1998) … Mr. Smith
– Episode #3.5 (1998) … Mr. Smith
– Episode #3.4 (1998) … Mr. Smith
– Episode #3.3 (1998) … Mr. Smith
– Episode #3.2 (1998) … Mr. Smith
See all 6 episodes »
 
1997 A Dance to the Music of Time (TV mini-series)
Colonel Flores
– Post War (1997) … Colonel Flores
– The War (1997) … Colonel Flores
 
1997 Bugs (TV series)
Security Chief
– Renegades (1997) … Security Chief
 
1995 Crown Prosecutor (TV series)
Magistrate
– Episode #1.9 (1995) … Magistrate
 
1994 Between the Lines (TV series)
Customs Officer
– Foxtrot Oscar (1994) … Customs Officer
 
1994 Red Eagle (TV movie)
Lodo
 
1992 The Guilty (TV movie)
Inspector Atkinson
 
1992 Resnick: Lonely Hearts (TV movie)
Anthony Hugo
 
1992 Moon and Son (TV series)
– Her Death Was So Sudden (1992)
 
1992 The Golden Years (TV movie)
Xicotenga
 
1991 Watt on Earth (TV series)
Mr. Burrows
– Episode #1.2 (1991) … Mr. Burrows
 
1982-1990 Coronation Street (TV series)
Peter Ingram / Wesley McGregor
– Episode #1.3108 (1990) … Peter Ingram
– Episode #1.3107 (1990) … Peter Ingram
– Episode #1.3106 (1990) … Peter Ingram
– Episode #1.3104 (1990) … Peter Ingram
– Episode #1.3043 (1990) … Peter Ingram
See all 16 episodes »
 
1990 Making News (TV series)
Freddie
– Yes, We Have No Secrets (1990) … Freddie
– Three Kinds of Poison (1990) … Freddie
– Line of Fire (1990) … Freddie
– Conspiracy (1990) … Freddie
– The Border Limo (1990) … Freddie
See all 6 episodes »
 
1989 Snakes and Ladders (TV series)
DC McCullough
 
1989 Storyboard (TV series)
Soundman
– Making News (1989) … Soundman
 
1988 The Lenny Henry Show (TV series)
The Sicilian
– Lenny Henry Christmas Show (1988) … The Sicilian
 
1988 Gruey (TV series)
David Byrne
 
1979-1987 Doctor Who (TV series)
Lan / Kracauer
– Dragonfire: Part 2 (1987) … Kracauer
– Dragonfire: Part 1 (1987) … Kracauer
– Destiny of the Daleks: Part 4 (1979) … Lan
– Destiny of the Daleks: Part 3 (1979) … Lan
– Destiny of the Daleks: Part 2 (1979) … Lan
See all 6 episodes »
 
1987 Bureaucracy of Love (TV movie)
Barrett
 
1985-1986 Dempsey and Makepeace (TV series)
Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
– Guardian Angel (1986) … Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
– Mantrap (1986) … Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
– The Cortez Connection (1986) … Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
– Out of Darkness (1986) … Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
– Bird of Prey (1986) … Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
See all 27 episodes »
 
1986 Return to Treasure Island (TV series)
Joe
– The Map (1986) … Joe
 
1986 Scotch & Wry (video)
Various
 
1984 Brookside (TV series)
Bookie
– Going for Good (1984) … Bookie
 
1983 Bergerac (TV series)
Eddie McCord
– Come Out Fighting (1983) … Eddie McCord
 
1983 Give us a Break (TV series)
Snooker Player
 
1983 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Various
– Episode #2.2 (1983) … Various
– Episode #2.1 (1983) … Various
 
1983 The Cleopatras (TV mini-series)
Marsyas
– 128 BC (1983) … Marsyas
– 145 BC (1983) … Marsyas
 
1982 Cosmic Princess (TV movie)
1st Security Guard
 
1982 Educating Marmalade (TV series)
Caretaker
– Cringe Hill (1982) … Caretaker
 
1982 The Final Option
Terrorist
 
1981-1982 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Dr. Hartley / Police Officer
– The Skeleton Key (1982) … Dr. Hartley
– The Boy Who Talked with Animals (1981) … Police Officer
 
1982 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Mannie
– The Reunion (1982) … Mannie
 
1981 The Flame Trees of Thika (TV mini-series)
Ahmed
– Safari (1981) … Ahmed
– Happy New Year (1981) … Ahmed
 
1980 Minder (TV series)
Pearce
– All Mod Cons (1980) … Pearce
 
1980 Can We Get on Now, Please? (TV series)
Neighbour's Husband
– The Underdog (1980) … Neighbour's Husband
 
1979-1980 Charles Endell, Esq (TV series)
Hamish MacIntyre Jr
– If You Can't Join 'Em Beat 'Em (1980) … Hamish MacIntyre Jr
– Stuff Me a Flamingo (1980) … Hamish MacIntyre Jr
– The Moon Shines Bright on Charlie Endell (1979) … Hamish MacIntyre Jr
– Slaughter on Piano Street (1979) … Hamish MacIntyre Jr
– As One Door Closes Another Slams in Your Face (1979) … Hamish MacIntyre Jr
See all 6 episodes »
 
1979 Game for Vultures
Daniel Batten
 
1979 Doing Time
McClaren
 
1978 Target (TV series)
Abbo
– Rogue's Gallery (1978) … Abbo
 
1978 Mixed Blessings (TV series)
Charlie
– You Haven't Got Much, Have You? (1978) … Charlie
 
1978 A Life at Stake (TV series)
– The Train That Never Arrived (1978)
 
1978 The Professionals (TV series)
Handsome Negro
– Stake Out (1978) … Handsome Negro
 
1978 Going Straight (TV series)
McLaren
– Going Home (1978) … McLaren
 
1974-1977 Porridge (TV series)
McLaren
– A Test of Character (1977) … McLaren
– Rough Justice (1977) … McLaren
– Poetic Justice (1977) … McLaren
– A Storm in a Teacup (1977) … McLaren
– The Desperate Hours (1976) … McLaren
See all 9 episodes »
 
1976 Space: 1999 (TV series)
1st Security Guard
– Space Warp (1976) … 1st Security Guard
 
1976 Crown Court (TV series)
Det. Con. Dunlop
– Incorrigible Rogue: Part 3 (1976) … Det. Con. Dunlop
– Incorrigible Rogue: Part 2 (1976) … Det. Con. Dunlop
– Incorrigible Rogue (1976) … Det. Con. Dunlop
 
1976 Come una rosa al naso
Othello
 
1975 Churchill's People (TV series)
Leonard
– A Rich and Beautiful Empire (1975) … Leonard
 
1974 Antony and Cleopatra (TV movie)
Cleopatra's Servant
 
Show ShowSelf (9 titles)
2012 Friends Like Who (documentary short)
Himself
 
2011 Sitcom Does... (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Friendship (2011) … Himself
 
2008 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
2004 Porridge @ 30 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Britain's Best Sitcom (TV series)
Himself
– Porridge (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Porridge (2003) … Himself
 
1994 Cross Wits (TV series)
Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #1.314 (1994) … Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #1.313 (1994) … Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #1.312 (1994) … Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #1.311 (1994) … Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #1.310 (1994) … Himself - Team Captain
 
1980 Star Games (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 December 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2007 Little Girl Lost (video short)
Kracauer
 
2006 The Dalek Tapes (video)
Lan
 

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Tanner -- Vic Tanner begins a personal quest to find out what tore his family apart when he was a child. Starring Richard Jobling, Frank Williams, Bernard Wrigley and Tony Osoba. Guest Director Mervyn Cumming. Written & Directed by Oliver Crocker.
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Is best known as inmate McLaren in the hugely popular 1970s prison comedy "Porridge" See more »

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