Who is David Jason? Biography and Wiki

David Jason is a world-famous English actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and acclaimed TV presenter who has been filming industry for more seven decades and has played some of the most loved roles on British television. Jason has won four British Academy Television Awards and seven National Television Awards. He received a knighthood in 2005.

He is well known for portraying Derek” Del Boy” Trotter in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horse. Aside from Only Fools and Horse Jason has starred in some of the UK’s most iconic programs including A Touch Of Frost, The Darling Buds Of May,+++“ and Open All Hours, as well as voicing Mr. Toad in The Wind in the Willows and the title characters of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula.

David Jason Education

He attended Northfield Secondary Modern school after failing the 11-plus in 1951. Upon leaving school, Jason wanted to follow in his brother’s footsteps as an actor, but their father insisted that he first get a trade. So, for six years, he trained as an electrician, before giving up his girlfriend at the time, and becoming a jobbing actor.

David Jason Age and Birthday

Sir David John White is 80 years old as of 2020. He was born on 2 February 1940 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England. He celebrates his birthday on February 2nd every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

David Jason Dead

Jason is not dead, he is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

David Jason Height and Weight

Jason is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. In terms of meters, he is about 1.68 meters high. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

David Jason Education

He attended Northfield Secondary Modern School after failing the 11-plus in 1951. After dropping out of school, he decided to his elder brother footsteps an actor but his father had a different idea toward Jason. He wanted David to become a businessman, but that wasn’t what David dreamed of. For six years he trained as an electrician before he became an actor.

David Jason Family

Jason’s father, Arthur R White, was a porter at Billingsgate Fish Market, and while his Welsh mother, Olwen Jones, worked as a charwoman. His mother gave birth to twins boys at North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton, Middlesex, in February 1940. Unfortunately, his twin brother died during childbirth, making him a twinless twin.

David Jason Twin: Brother

Jason had a twin brother, but he sadly died during childbirth. It is an urban myth that he chose the stage name Jason as a tribute to his dead twin, but he has denied this.

His older brother is the actor Arthur White, born in 1933. They appeared together in the crime drama A Touch of Frost, with Arthur playing police archivist Ernie Trigg.

David Jason Wife: Is He Married?

Jason lived with his long-term girlfriend, Welsh actress Myfanwy Talog, for more than eighteen years and nursed her through breast cancer until she died in 1995.

Myfanwy accompanied David to Buckingham Palace in 1993 to receive his OBE. Jason and Talog did voice work on Alias the Jester and The BFG where she voiced Mrs. Clonkers and Jason’s voice the BFG for Cosgrove Hall.

His long-term girlfriend died at the age of 50. In 2006, on the anniversary of her birthday, a plaque in her memory was placed on her former family home in Caerwys

David Jason Girlfriend

He had been in a relationship with Gill Hinchcliffe. The couple married on 30th November 2005 and together they were blessed with one daughter named Sofie Mae born on 26th February 2001.

David Jason Daughter

Jason became a father for the first time in his life at the age of 61 on 26 February 2001 when his girlfriend turned wife, Gill Hinchcliffe, gave birth to a baby girl, born in Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury. His daughter, Sophie Mae Jason, was born on 26th February 2001. Sophie is 19 years old as of 2020.

David Jason Net Worth

Jason has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter,  and Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, David has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

David Jason Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about David Jason.

David Jason Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: David John White
• OBE: Sir David John White
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor
• Nationality: English
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Christianity
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

David Jason Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 80 years old(2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: February 2, 1940
• Place of Birth: Edmonton, Middlesex, UK
• Birthday: 2nd February

David Jason Body Measurements

• Body Measurements:  Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 1.68 m
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Grey
• Shoe Size: Not Available

David Jason Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Arthur R White
• Mother: Olwen Jones
• Siblings (Brothers): Arthur White,
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse  Married to Gill Hinchcliffe
• Children:  Daughter (Sophie Mae Jason)

David Jason Networth and Salary

• Salary/Net Worth: $10 million dollars as of 2020
• Source of Income: Acting

Jason House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars:  Car Brand to be Updated

David Jason Actor

Jason began her TV career in early 1964 playing the part of Bert Bradshaw in Crossroads. Speaking of TV, aside from his much-touted performance in “Only Fools and Horses”, Jason has also made notable appearances in “A Touch of Frost”, “Count Duckula”, “Open All Hours”, and “The Wind in the Willows”.

As for his big-screen debut, he made it with the 1972 movie “Under Milk Wood”. Since he has taken part in six more movies: “White Cargo”, “Wobbling Wee”, “Royal Flesh”, “All the King’s Men” and “All the Way Up”.

Aside from his TV and feature work, he has also appeared in various radio shows such as “Mostly Monkhouse”, “The Jason Explanation”, “Book at Bedtime” and many others.

David Jason Awards

Throughout his fruitful career, Jason has received numerous awards and honors. Most of his awards are for his performance in “Only Fools and Horses” and “A Touch of Frost”. Nonetheless, he has also received awards for his performances in “A Bit of a Do”, “All the King’s Men”, “Porterhouse Blue”,” The Second Quest”. Furthermore, in 2013, David published his official autobiography named “David Jason: My Life”

David Jason Book

• 2017: My Lives: From Del Boy to Granville, Pop Larkin to Frost
• 2014: My Life
• 2013: David Jason: My Life

David Jason Movies

≥ 1999: All the King’s Men
≥ 2006: Hogfather
» 1989: The BFG

» 2006: Ghostboat
» 1978: The Odd Job
≥ 2009: Albert’s Memoria
≥ 1977: Wombling Free

» March in Windy City
» 1993: The Bullion Boys
≥ 1973: White Cargo

» 1995: The Snow Queen
» 1983: The Wind in the Willows
≥ 1996: The Snow Queen’s Revenge
≥ 1978: The Water Babies

» 1989: A Tale of Two Toads
» 2004: The Second Quest

≥ Come Rain Come Shine
≥ 2000: The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads
» The Quest
» 2010: All the Way Up

David Jason TV Shows

• 1981 – 1991: Only Fools and Horses
• 1992 – 2010: A Touch of Frost
• 1973 – 1985: Open All Hours
• 1991 – 1993: The Darling Buds of May

1. 1981 – 1992: Danger Mouse
2. 1974 – 1977: Porridge
3. Since 2013: Still Open All Hours

• 1988 – 1993: Count Duckula
• 1976: Lucky Feller
• 1967 – 1969: Do Not Adjust Your Set
• 2008: The Colour of Magic

1. 2011 – 2012: The Royal Bodyguard
2. 1978 – 1981: A Sharp Intake of Breath
3. 1989: A Bit of a Do

• 2006: Hogfather
• Since 1974: The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs
• 1987: Porterhouse Blue
• 2005 – 2007: Diamond Geezer

≥  Since 2001: Micawber
≥  2006: Prehistoric Park
»  1969 – 1970: Hark at Barker

» 1972: His Lordship Entertains
≥ 1991 – 1992: Victor & Hugo: Bunglers in Crime
» 1999 – 2000: Angelmouse
» 1983 – 1990: The Wind in the Willows

≥  1997 – 2000: The Animal Shelf
»  Since 1993: Albert the Fifth Musketeer
»  1990: Oh, Mr. Toad

≥  Since 1999: 100 Greatest TV Moments
≥  Since 2005: Diamond Geezer 2

                  Frequently Asked Questions About David Jason

Who is David Jason?

Jason is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, television presenter, and producer. He is popularly known for his roles as Derek “Del Boy” Trotter in the BBC comedy series sitcom Only Fools and Horses, Detective Inspector Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost

How old is David Jason?

Jason is an English national born on 2 February 1940, in Edmonton, Middlesex, UK. He is 80 years old as of 2020.

Is David Jason married?

Jason is currently married to Gill Hinchcliffe

How much is David Jason worth?

Jason has an approximate net worth of $10 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Jason live?

He is a resident of Gill Hinchcliffe in Ellesborough, England, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Jason dead or alive?

David is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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David Jason Social Media Contacts

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• Website

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