Other names Jimmy Mckenna Role Actor Occupation Actor Spouse Beverly Mckenna | Years active 1985–present Name Jimmy McKenna Children Natalie Mckenna | |
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Full Name James Stephen McKenna Movies and TV shows Similar People Arthur White, John Lyons, Nick Pickard, Bruce Alexander, Helen Pearson | ||
Residence Liverpool, United Kingdom | ||
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James Stephen 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 Don Brady in A Touch of Frost. from 1996 until 2010.
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Personal life
McKenna lives in Sheffield, England with his wife and four children. McKenna has 7 O Levels. McKenna is a fan of Frank Sinatra as well as Sammy Cahn and Dean Martin.
Career
McKenna first job was as a professional footballer. His football career with Sheffield Wednesday F.C. ended after a back injury.
McKenna currently plays Jack Osborne in Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, since 1996 and is the second longest-serving character in the serial.
Filmography
Actor
1996
Hollyoaks (TV Series) as
Jack Osborne / Mr. Osborne
- Darren & Nancy's Story (2016) - Jack Osborne
- Maxine's Story (2016) - Jack Osborne
1996
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Sgt. Brady / Sgt Brady / Sgt. Don Brady / ...
- If Dogs Run Free: Part 2 (2010) - Custody Sergeant (as James Mckenna)
- If Dogs Run Free: Part 1 (2010) - Custody Sergeant (as James Mckenna)
- Dead End (2008) - Sgt Brady (as James Mckenna)
- In the Public Interest (2008) - Sgt Brady
- Endangered Species (2006) - Sgt. Brady (as James Mckenna)
- Near Death Experience (2005) - Sgt. Brady (as James Mckenna)
- Dancing in the Dark (2004) - Sgt. Brady (as James Mckenna)
- Held in Trust (2003) - Sgt. Brady
- Close Encounters (2003) - Sgt. Brady
- Hidden Truth (2003) - Sgt. Brady
- Mistaken Identity: Part 2 (2002) - Sgt. Don Brady
- Mistaken Identity: Part 1 (2002) - Sgt. Don Brady
- Benefit of the Doubt: Part 2 (2001) - Sgt. Brady
- Benefit of the Doubt: Part 1 (2001) - Sgt. Brady
- Line of Fire: Part 2 (2000) - Sgt. Don Brady
- Line of Fire: Part 1 (1999) - Sgt. Don Brady
- Keys to the Car (1999) - Sgt Brady
- Private Lives (1999) - Sgt Brady
- One Man's Meat (1999) - Sgt. Brady
- Appendix Man (1999) - Sgt Brady
- No Other Love (1997) - Sgt. Brady
- True Confessions (1997) - Sgt. Brady
- Penny for the Guy (1997) - Sgt Brady
- Fun Times for Swingers (1996) - Sgt Brady
- Paying the Price (1996) - Sgt. Don Brady
2001
Hollyoaks: Movin' On (TV Series) as
Jack Osborne
1999
Brookside: Double Take! (Video) as
Ted Bayliss
1999
Daylight Robbery (TV Series) as
West Ham Vice Chairman
- Episode #1.4 (1999) - West Ham Vice Chairman
1986
Taggart (TV Series) as
Stephen Hendry / Joss Metcalfe
- Babushka Part Two (1997) - Joss Metcalfe
- Babushka Part One (1997) - Joss Metcalfe
- Death Call Part Three (1986) - Stephen Hendry
- Death Call Part Two (1986) - Stephen Hendry
- Death Call Part One (1986) - Stephen Hendry
1996
When Saturday Comes as
George McCabe
1995
Pie in the Sky (TV Series) as
Michael Meredith
- Hard Cheese (1995) - Michael Meredith
1985
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Jim Lomax / Immigration Officer
- Episode #1.3791 (1994) - Immigration Officer
- Episode #1.3789 (1994) - Immigration Officer
- Episode #1.2491 (1985) - Jim Lomax
- Episode #1.2490 (1985) - Jim Lomax
- Episode #1.2489 (1985) - Jim Lomax
1993
Casualty (TV Series) as
Tam
- Wild Card (1993) - Tam
1993
All in the Game (TV Mini Series) as
Ray Peters
- A Mountain to Climb (1993) - Ray Peters
- Clean Sheets (1993) - Ray Peters
- Away Goals Count Double (1993) - Ray Peters
- My Right Foot (1993) - Ray Peters
- There'll Always be an England (1993) - Ray Peters
- Meat Market (1993) - Ray Peters
1993
Between the Lines (TV Series) as
George McKenzie
- Crack Up (1993) - George McKenzie
1993
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
S.I.B. Major
- Over the Hill (1993) - S.I.B. Major
1993
September Song (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Episode #1.6 (1993) - Doctor
1992
Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) as
D.S. Appleby
- Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson (1992) - D.S. Appleby
1991
Perfect Scoundrels (TV Series) as
Frazer Hurley
- Ssh, You Know Who (1991) - Frazer Hurley
1990
Waterfront Beat (TV Series) as
Gerry Cookson
- Dilemma (1991) - Gerry Cookson
- E.P.O.S. (1991) - Gerry Cookson
- Stake Out (1991) - Gerry Cookson
- Episode #1.5 (1990) - Gerry Cookson
- Episode #1.4 (1990) - Gerry Cookson
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - Gerry Cookson
1987
Two of Us (TV Movie) as
Teacher
1986
Highlander as
Father Rainey
1985
Ties of Blood (TV Mini Series) as
Stephen Patterson
- The Military Wing (1985) - Stephen Patterson
1985
Affairs of the Heart (TV Series) as
Policeman
- Episode #1.6 (1985) - Policeman
Self
2016
EastEnders: Last Orders (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2015
Mastermind (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Celebrity Mastermind 2014/2015: Part 7 (2015) - Self - Contestant (as Jimmy McKenna)
2014
Britain's Favourite Detectives (TV Movie documentary) as
Self / Sgt Don Brady (as Jimmy McKenna)
2011
Hollyoaks Best Bits 2011 (TV Special) as
Self
2008
Drama Trails (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 'Cold Feet' to 'A Touch of Frost' (2008) - Self (as Jimmy McKenna)
2007
Soapstar Superchef (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.12 (2007) - Self
- Episode #1.3 (2007) - Self
References
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