Jimmy McKenna
James Stephen McKenna (born 31 August 1953 in Glasgow), also known as Jimmy McKenna, is a Scottish actor. He currently appears in the Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, in which he plays the character of Jack Osborne since 1996, and Don Brady in A Touch of Frost.[1] from 1996 until 2010.
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| Born | James Stephen McKenna 31 August 1953 |
| Other names | Jimmy McKenna |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Waterfront Beat (1990–1991) Hollyoaks (1996–) A Touch of Frost (1996–2010) |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly McKenna (?–present) |
| Children | 4 |
Personal life
McKenna lives in Sheffield, England with his wife and four children.[2] McKenna has 7 SCE Ordinary Grades.[3] McKenna is a fan of Frank Sinatra as well as Sammy Cahn and Dean Martin.[3]
Career
McKenna first job was as a professional footballer.[3] His football career with Sheffield Wednesday F.C. ended after a back injury.[4]
McKenna has played Jack Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, since 1996 and is the second longest-serving character in the serial.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyoaks Later | 2020 | Jack Osborne | 2020 special |
| Hollyoaks: Movin' On | 2001 | Jack Osborne | Spin-off series |
| Taggart | 1997 | Joss Metcalfe | Episode: Babushka |
| Hollyoaks | 1996– | Jack Osborne | Regular Role |
| When Saturday Comes | 1996 | George McCabe | |
| A Touch of Frost | 1995–2010 | Sgt. Don Brady | Recurring Character |
| Pie in the Sky | 1995 | Micheal Meredith | Episode: Hard Cheese |
| Coronation Street | 1994 | Immigration Officer | 2 Episodes |
| All in the Game | 1993 | Ray Peters | TV mini Series |
| Between the Lines | 1993 | George McKenzie | Episode: Crack Up |
| Heartbeat | 1993 | S.I.B. Majore | Episode: Over the Hill |
| September Song | 1993 | Doctor | Episode 6 |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | 1992 | D.S. Appleby | Episode: Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson |
| Perfect Scoundrels | 1991 | Frazer Hurley | Episode: Ssh, You Know Who |
| Waterfront Beat | 1990–1991 | Gerry Cookson | 5 Episodes |
| Scene | 1986 | Teacher | Episode: Two of Us |
| Taggart | 1986 | Stephen Hendry | Episode: Death Call |
| Highlander | 1986 | Father Rainey | |
| Affairs of the Heart | 1985 | Policeman | Episode 6 |
| Coronation Street | 1985 | Jimi Lomax | 1 episode |
References
- "Cast: Boys - Jack Osborne". Hollyoaks. Channel 4. Retrieved 14 June 2009.
- "Holy Soap Profile". Holysoap. Archived from the original on 26 July 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- "I'M OVER THE CROON ABOUT OL' BLUE EYES". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- "SOAP BOX; James plays a whole new ball game". Daily Record. 8 March 1997. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
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