Darren Jefferies, known to Hollyoaks fans as the beloved character O.B., has built a diverse career since leaving the soap. The 43-year-old actor first appeared on Channel 4 drama in 1997 and became a fan favourite alongside Max Cunningham (Matt Littler).
His character's storyline took a tragic turn in 2008 when Max was killed in a hit-and-run, prompting O.B. to leave the village for London. Jefferies returned for a brief stint in 2016-2017, but has since moved on to other projects.
Since his final departure, Jefferies has appeared in TV series such as BBC's Doctors and the comedy Brassic, as well as short films Lone Wolves and I Know A Place. He has also performed on stage in productions including The Borrowers and Abigail's Party.
Off-screen, Jefferies works behind the scenes and recently contributed to a project for Everton Football Club. He married Stephanie, owner of a Fashion House Agency, in 2016, and the couple have two children together.
