Sir David John White is a British actor best known for playing Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses.
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Best Known For:The television show Only Fools and Horses
Breakthrough:Role as Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Sir David John White
- Full Name: Sir David John White
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Only Fools and Horses
- Date of Birth: February 2, 1940
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Edmonton, London
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gill Hinchcliffe
- Popular As: David Jason
Sir David John White Age
Sir David John White is about 86 years old as of 2026. Sir David John White was born in 1940.
Sir David John White Height
Sir David John White stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.
Rise to Fame
Sir David John White rose to prominence for his role on the television show Only Fools and Horses.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Only Fools and Horses and A Touch of Frost.
- TV Show: Only Fools and Horses (Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter, 1981-2003)
- TV Show: A Touch of Frost (DI Jack Frost, 1992-2010)
Awards & Achievements
- BAFTA Academy Fellowship Entertainment Award — BAFTA — Lifetime Achievement
Sir David John White Family & Relationships
Sir David John White is married to Gill Hinchcliffe. He has 2 children, Sophie Mae and Abi Harris.
- Father: Arthur White
- Mother: Olwen John
- Siblings:
- Arthur White
- Children:
- Sophie Mae (2001)
- Abi Harris (1970)
Lesser Known Facts
- He was knighted in 2005 for services to drama.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sir David John White
- Popular As: David Jason
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 2, 1940
- Age: 86
- Birthday: February 2
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Edmonton, London
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Arthur White
- Mother: Olwen John
- Siblings: Arthur White
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gill Hinchcliffe
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Gill Hinchcliffe (Spouse • Wife)
