David Jason

Name:
David Jason
Age:
84
Date of Birth:
Feb 2, 1940
Place of Birth:
Edmonton, Middlesex, England
Occupation:
Actor, Comedian
Spouse:
Gill Hinchcliffe,(2005–present)
Children:
1
Years active:
1962–present
Known for:
Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967–1969) ,Open All Hours (1973–1985) ,Only Fools And Horses (1981–2003) ,A Sharp Intake Of Breath (1977-1981) ,Danger Mouse (1981–1992) ,The Wind In The Willows (1983–1990) ,Count Duckula (1988–1993) ,A Bit Of A Do (1989) ,The BFG (1989) ,The Darling Buds Of May (1991–1993) ,A Touch Of Frost (1992–2010) ,Still Open All Hours (2013–)

David Jason - Biography Summary


Sir David John White, (born 2 February 1940), known professionally by his stage name David Jason, is an English actor known especially for his comedic roles. He portrayed Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and Detective Inspector Jack Frost in the ITV crime drama A Touch of Frost.

Other high-profile television roles were as Granville in the sitcom Open All Hours, and Pop Larkin in the comedy drama The Darling Buds of May as well as the voices of Mr. Toad in The Wind in the Willows, Danger Mouse, and Count Duckula. His last original appearance as Del Boy was in 2014, while Jason retired his role as Frost in 2010.

In September 2006 Jason topped the poll to find TV's 50 Greatest Stars, as part of ITV's 50th anniversary celebrations. He was knighted in 2005 for services to drama. Jason has won four British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs), (1988, 1991, 1997, 2003), four British Comedy Awards (1990, 1992, 1997, 2001) and seven National Television Awards (1996 twice, 1997, 2001 twice, 2002 and 2011).



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