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Sir David Jason

Actor

Sir David Jason

  • Born: 2 February 1940, Edmonton, London, England
  • Estimated net worth: $10 million

Sir David Jason is a distinguished British actor renowned for his roles in television and film. He is best known for his performances in 'Only Fools and Horses' and 'A Touch of Frost.' With a career spanning several decades, he is celebrated for his…

About Sir David Jason

Sir David Jason is a distinguished British actor renowned for his roles in television and film. He is best known for his performances in 'Only Fools and Horses' and 'A Touch of Frost.' With a career spanning several decades, he is celebrated for his versatility and unique voice, often portraying lovable characters with a comedic flair.

Born
2 February 1940, Edmonton, London, England
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouses
Gillian Glover (2005-present)
Children
1, Jessica Jason
Parents
Arthur Jason, Margaret Jason
Estimated net worth
$10 million

Fun facts about Sir David Jason

  • Sir David Jason has received numerous awards, including an OBE in 2005 for his services to drama.
  • He originally trained as a carpenter before pursuing a career in acting.

Famous Sir David Jason quotes

“This time next year, we'll be millionaires!”
Only Fools and Horses, 1981
“I’ve had a good life, and I’m grateful for it.”
A Touch of Frost, 1992
“The world is your oyster.”
Only Fools and Horses, 1981

Sir David Jason filmography

Cast (121)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Only Fools And Horses: The Lost Archive TVUnknown character
2026Open All Hours: Inside Out MovieUnknown character
2024David & Jay's Touring Toolshed TVSelf - Presenter5.0
2023Only Fools and Horses: Greatest Christmas Moments MovieSelf
2022Comedy Classics: Porridge MovieNarrator
2021The Lancaster Bomber at 80 with David Jason MovieNarrator8.0
2021Only Fools and Football (Euro 2020 Message from Del Boy) MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter
2020We Love Only Fools and Horses MovieUnknown character
2020David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star MovieUnknown character
2020Flying for Britain with David Jason MovieUnknown character
Show 111 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2020David Jason's Great British Inventions TVSelf - Presenter
2019David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles TVHimself - Presenter7.0
2018Michael Palin: A Life on Screen MovieUnknown character7.0
2017David Jason's Secret Service TVSelf - Presenter1.0
2017The Story of Only Fools And Horses TVSelf7.8
2016British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves MovieDerek 'Del Boy' Trotter (archive footage) (uncredited)5.7
2016World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys MovieSelf / Presenter7.0
2014Still Open All Hours TVGranville6.0
2014A Life on Screen TVSelf8.0
2014Pip Ahoy! TV(voices)
2014The Michael McIntyre Chat Show TVSelf - Guest4.0
2013Car S.O.S. TVUnknown character7.1
2012Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter MovieUnknown character
2011The Royal Bodyguard TVCaptain Guy Hubble3.9
2011David Jason's Greatest Escapes MoviePresenter
2010Come Rain Come Shine MovieDon Mitchell5.0
2010Touched by Frost: Goodbye Jack MovieSelf/Insp. Jack Frost
2010Muddle Earth TVRandalf
2009Albert's Memorial MovieHarry7.2
2008The Colour of Magic TVRincewind6.8
2008The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 MovieRincewind6.5
2008The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2 MovieRincewind6.5
2007Hogfather MovieAlbert6.8
2006Hogfather TVAlbert / Alberto Malich7.6
2006Prehistoric Park: Building the Impossible MovieNarrator
2006Prehistoric Park TVNarrator7.7
2006Prehistoric Park MovieNarrator7.1
2006Ghostboat MovieJack Hardy6.4
2005Diamond Geezer TVDes8.5
2005The Best of Ronnie Barker TVUnknown character
2004The Final Quest MovieDave6.5
2004Parkinson TVSelf - Guest7.0
2004The Second Quest MovieDave4.0
2002The Story of Only Fools and Horses MovieSelf7.0
2002The Quest MovieDave9.0
2001Micawber TVWilkins Micawber3.3
1999All the King's Men MovieCapt. Frank Beck6.2
1999Angelmouse TVNarrator
1998Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer Movie(voice)7.0
1998March in Windy City MovieSteven March9.0
1998Parkinson TVSelf
1997Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter
1996The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey TVRola Polar Bear (voice)
1995The Snow Queen MovieEric6.5
1994Albert the Fifth Musketeer TVUnknown character5.8
1993The Bullion Boys MovieBilly Mac
1992A Touch of Frost TVDI Jack Frost7.6
1992The Christmas Collection MovieToad/Chief Weasel (voice)
1991Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie MovieDerek 'Del Boy' Trotter
1991Victor & Hugo, Bunglers in Crime TVUnknown character8.2
1991The Darling Buds of May TVPop Larkin7.9
1990The BFG MovieThe BFG (voice)6.4
1990Only Fools and Horses: The Robin Flies at Dawn MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter6.0
1990Amongst Barbarians MovieGeorge
1990More Children's Holiday Favourites MovieCount Duckula/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad (voice)
1990Single Voices TVVernon Duxley7.0
1990The Chemist MovieVernon Duxley
1990Oh, Mr. Toad TVToad
1989The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads MovieToad (voice)5.0
1989Screen One TVBilly Mac7.2
1989More Children's Summer Stories MovieCount Duckula/Norm/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad/Chief Weasel (voice)
1989Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2 MovieCount Duckula/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad (voice)
1989Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1 MovieCount Duckula/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad (voice)
1989A Bit of a Do TVTed Simcock6.3
1988Count Duckula TVCount Duckula (voice)7.9
1988Children's Favourites - Volume 1 MovieToad/Danger Mouse/The Narrator (voice)
1987Porterhouse Blue TVSkullion7.2
1986Only Fools and Horses: Royal Variety Show MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter
1986The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales MovieToad/Billy the Rabbit (voice)
1986ScreenPlay TVGeorge6.0
1985Only Fools and Horses: White Mice MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter
1984The Wind in the Willows TVToad (voice)7.7
1984Only Fools and Horses: Licensed to Drill MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter
1983The Wind in the Willows MovieToad7.0
1983Dramarama TVMr. Stabs7.2
1982The Funny Side of Christmas MovieDerek 'Del Boy' Trotter, Granville
1982Only Fools and Horses: Christmas Trees MovieDerek ' Del Boy' Trotter
1982Wogan TVSelf5.6
1981Danger Mouse TVDanger Mouse / Narrator (voice)7.1
1981Only Fools and Horses TVDerek 'Del Boy' Trotter8.1
1978The Odd Job MovieThe Odd Job Man5.9
1978The Water Babies Movie(voice)6.2
1977Wombling Free MovieWomble Voices (voice)9.7
1977The Sky Above... The Earth Below MovieNarrator
1977The Sound of Laughter TVPeter Barnes
1977A Sharp Intake of Breath TVPeter Barnes7.2
1976Lucky Feller TVBernard 'Shorty' Mepstead7.2
1976Open All Hours TVGranville7.9
1975Royal Flash MovieMayor5.9
1974The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs TVEdgar Briggs7.5
1974Porridge TVBlanco8.2
1974Doctor at Sea TVManuel Sanchez4.0
1973Seven of One TVGranville7.3
1973White Cargo MovieAlbert Toddey5.9
1972His Lordship Entertains TVDithers - the gardener6.7
1972Under Milk Wood MovieNogood Boyo6.1
1971Doctor at Large TVMr Bligh5.0
1971The Odd Job MovieClive
1971Six Dates with Barker TVClive7.4
1970Two D's And A Dog TVDingle
1970Using the Telephone MovieUnknown character
1969Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) TVAbel7.0
1969Counterstrike TVTaffy Sadler7.0
1969Doctor in the House TVMr Drobnic5.0
1969Hark at Barker TVDithers6.5
1969Hark at Barker TVPiano Player6.5
1967Do Not Adjust Your Set TVVarious Characters7.8
1966Softly, Softly TVSmith7.5
1964Crossroads TVBernie Kilroy5.5
1962Hugh and I TVActor6.3
1961Comedy Playhouse TVQuentin6.0

Crew (13)

YearTitleRoleRating
2014Still Open All Hours TVExecutive Producer · Production6.0
2011The Royal Bodyguard TVExecutive Producer · Production3.9
2010Come Rain Come Shine MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.0
2008The Colour of Magic TVExecutive Producer · Production6.8
2006Ghostboat MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.4
Show 8 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2005Diamond Geezer TVExecutive Producer · Production8.5
2004The Final Quest MovieDirector · Directing6.5
2004The Second Quest MovieDirector · Directing4.0
2002The Quest MovieDirector · Directing9.0
2002The Quest MovieCreator · Crew9.0
2001Micawber TVExecutive Producer · Production3.3
1998March in Windy City MovieExecutive Producer · Production9.0
1992A Touch of Frost TVExecutive Producer · Production7.6

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Questions about Sir David Jason

What are some of Sir David Jason's most famous roles?

Sir David Jason is best known for his iconic roles in 'Only Fools and Horses' as Del Boy and in 'A Touch of Frost' as Detective Inspector Jack Frost.

Has Sir David Jason won any major awards?

Yes, he has won several awards including BAFTA TV Awards and an OBE for his contributions to drama.

What was Sir David Jason's first film?

His first film appearance was in 'The Last of Mr. Norris' in 1987, which marked the beginning of his film career.

What is Sir David Jason's estimated net worth?

Sir David Jason's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful acting career.

How many children does Sir David Jason have?

Sir David Jason has one daughter named Jessica Jason, who was born in 1983.

What character did Sir David Jason play in 'Only Fools and Horses'?

In 'Only Fools and Horses,' he played the beloved character Del Boy Trotter, a wheeler-dealer in London.

What other television series has Sir David Jason starred in?

Apart from 'Only Fools and Horses,' he has starred in 'A Touch of Frost,' 'Open All Hours,' and 'The Darling Buds of May.'

Is Sir David Jason involved in any charities?

Yes, Sir David Jason is involved in various charitable activities and has supported organizations such as the National Autistic Society.