Jack Osborne

Jack Osborne
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed byJimmy McKenna
Ben Ewing (2016 flashback)
Duration1996–present
First appearanceEpisode 55
18 November 1996 (1996-11-18)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byJo Hallows
Spin-off
appearances
Hollyoaks Later (2020)
In-universe information
OccupationPolice officer
Pub landlord
Pub manager
FamilyOsborne
MotherAggie Osborne
BrothersKenneth Osborne
Half-brothersBilly Brodie
WifeCelia Osborne (until 1997)
Jill Patrick (1998–2000)
Frankie Dean (2005–2017)
Darcy Wilde (2018–2019)
SonsDarren Osborne
DaughtersRuth Osborne
Bethany Cunningham
GrandsonsJJ Osborne
Oscar Osborne
Charlie Dean (adoptive)
GranddaughtersFrankie Osborne
Morgan Osborne
NiecesNatalie Osborne
Rachel Osborne
Eva Falco

Jack Osborne is a fictional character from the British soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Jimmy McKenna. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 18 November 1996 and is the second longest featured character in the show. He was introduced as part of the Osborne family, which also consisted of Jack's wife Celia (Carol Noakes) and their children Darren (Adam Booth/Ashley Taylor Dawson) and Ruth (Terri Dwyer). His storylines include an affair with Dawn Cunningham (Lisa Williamson), four marriages and faking his own death in an insurance scam. For numerous years, Jack's role in the show is the landlord of the pub, The Dog in the Pond.