Jack Osborne

Jack Osborne
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Jimmy McKenna Ben Ewing (2016 flashback)
Duration	1996–present
First appearance	18 November 1996 (1996-11-18)
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Jo Hallows
Spin-off appearances	Hollyoaks Later (2020)
In-universe information Occupation Police officer Pub landlord Pub manager Barman Family Osborne Mother Aggie Osborne Brothers Kenneth Osborne Half-brothers Billy Brodie Wife Celia Osborne (until 1997) Jill Patrick (1998–2000) Frankie Dean (2005–2017) Darcy Wilde (2018–2019) Sons Darren Osborne Daughters Ruth Osborne Bethany Cunningham Grandsons JJ Osborne Oscar Osborne Charlie Dean (adoptive) Granddaughters Frankie Osborne Morgan Osborne Nieces Natalie 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.