Tony Osoba

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. 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. Since then, he has appeared twice in Coronation Street, first as Wesley McGregor in 1982, and secondly as Mike Baldwins boss Peter Ingram for a few episodes in 1990, before the character was killed off.

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