Tony Osoba

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Tony Osoba is a Scottish actor, probably best known for his role as "McLaren" in the classic BBC sitcom "Porridge".

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Actor Credits (20) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2004 If... (1) Consultant
2004 Britain's Best Sitcom (1) Himself
2003 Dinotopia (4) Branko
2003 Comedy Connections (1) Himself
2003 Mersey Beat (3) Mack
2002 Waking the Dead (1) Andrew Wallace
2002 Doctors (1) Roger Wilson
2000 Family Affairs (6) Omar Fayazz
1999 Holby City (1) PC Kennedy
1998 The Demon Headmaster (6) Mr. Smith
1997 Bugs (1) Security Chief
1987 Doctor Who (6)
1984 The Bill (3) Fayoud
1982 Who Dares Wins Terrorist
1982 Tales of the Unexpected (2)
1981 Educating Marmalade (1) Caretaker
1980 Minder (1) Pearce
1979 Porridge McClaren
1975 Porridge (3) McLaren
1974 Antony & Cleopatra Cleopatra's Servant
General Information Edit
Credited Name Tony Osoba
Gender Male
Birthday March 15, 1947
Death
Primary Role Actor
Hometown Maryhill, Glasgow
Country Scotland
Website www.tonyosoba.com
Email Address
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Claire Goose Claire Goose
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Ronnie Barker Ronnie Barker
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Jonathan Tafler
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Lynn Gardner
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Bill Malin
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Barbara Thorn
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Ian MacKenzie
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Lorraine Bent
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Nigel Miles-Thomas
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Maurice Phillips
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Chris Clough
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Keith Washington
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Ian Sharp
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Jane Powell
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Delyth Thomas
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Ken Grieve
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Simon Massey
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Andrew Gunn
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Bridget Goodman
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Richard Barrett
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Victoria Fea
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John Nathan-Turner John Nathan-Turner
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Johnathan Young
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Tim Key
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Kevin Rundle
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Alex Smith
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Andrea Sapsford
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