Jimmy McKenna
Not to be confused with the investigator who infiltrated the Mollie Maguires, James McParland, also known as James McKenna.
| Jimmy McKenna | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
James Stephen McKenna 31 August 1953 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Residence | Sheffield, England |
| Other names | Jimmy Mckenna |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly Mckenna (?-present) |
| Children | 3 sons and 1 daughter |
James Stephen "Jimmy" McKenna (born 31 August 1953 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actor. He has appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, in which he has played the character of Jack Osborne since 1996, and A Touch of Frost.[1]
Personal life
McKenna lives in Sheffield, England with his wife and four children.[2] McKenna has 7 O Levels.[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 currently plays Jack Osborne in Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, since 1996 and is the second longest-serving character in the serial.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25 Episodes |
| 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. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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.