Ali Osman

Ali Osman
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Nejdet Salih
Duration	1985–1989
First appearance	Episode 1 "Poor Old Reg" 19 February 1985 (1985-02-19)
Last appearance	Episode 488 10 October 1989 (1989-10-10)
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Tony Holland and Julia Smith
Introduced by	Julia Smith
Book appearances	Hopes and Horizons
Crossover appearances	Bo Selecta (2004)
In-universe information Occupation Café and mini cab owner Father Hassan Osman Brothers Mehmet Osman Sisters Ayse Osman Wife Sue Osman Sons Hassan Osman Little Ali Osman Uncles Ahmet Osman Nephews Rayif Osman Murat Osman Nieces Emine Osman

Ali Osman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nejdet Salih. He was a member of the original EastEnders cast, appearing in the first episode on 19 February 1985. He remained with the show for nearly five years afterwards, making his last appearance on 10 October 1989. Ali was scripted as happy-go-lucky, which was in stark contrast to his highly strung wife, Sue (Sandy Ratcliff). Central to his storylines were his penchant for gambling, his tempestuous marriage, and the loss of his son to cot death, which was one of the first controversial storylines covered by the soap. He was created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland, the creators of EastEnders.