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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, andDon Brady in A Touch of Frost. from 1996 until 2010.
Personal life
McKenna lives in Sheffield, England with his wife and four children. McKenna has 7 SCE Ordinary Grades. 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
| 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 | 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 |
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