Tony Osoba, a Scottish actor, has been a household name in the television industry for over three decades. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he began his journey in the world of performing arts at the age of 18 when he joined the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) in Glasgow.
His breakthrough role came in 1974 when he starred alongside Ronnie Barker in the popular BBC sitcom "Porridge". Osoba played the character of Jock McLaren throughout the three seasons of the show, as well as appearing in the first episode of the follow-up series "Going Straight" in 1978 and starring in the film version of "Porridge" in 1979.
Throughout his illustrious career, Tony Osoba has made over 200 television appearances, including notable roles in "Doctor Who" opposite Tom Baker in the 1979 story "Destiny Of The Daleks" and later in the 1987 story "Dragonfire" with Sylvester McCoy. In 1985, he starred as Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis in all three seasons of the drama series "Dempsey & Makepeace", and later joined the cast of "Coronation Street" in 1990 as Peter Ingram.
In the 1990s, Osoba appeared in various television programs, such as "The Bill", "Taggart", "Bugs", and "Holby City". Additionally, he has had a successful career on the stage, recently starring in a major UK theatre tour of Rodger & Hammerstein's "The King & I" in 2005.
Tony Osoba's remarkable career has spanned over 30 years, during which he has made a significant impact on the television and theatre industries. His versatility and talent have earned him a place among the most respected and beloved actors in the business.
