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Acting
David Jason
David Jason is best known for Only Fools and Horses, Count Duckula, The Colour of Magic and A Touch of Frost. David Jason was born on February 2, 1940. David Jason is 86 years old (born February 2, 1940).
- Born
- February 2, 1940 (86 years old)
- Place of birth
- Edmonton, London, England, UK
Biography
English actor and comedian. He played Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the long-running BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and Detective Inspector Jack Frost on 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.
One of the best loved actors in British popular culture, 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 six National Television Awards (1997, 2001, 2002 twice).
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.
One of the best loved actors in British popular culture, 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 six National Television Awards (1997, 2001, 2002 twice).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026Only Fools and Horses: The Lost ArchiveSelf
- 2024David & Jay's Touring ToolshedSelf - Presenter
- 2020David Jason's Great British InventionsSelf - Presenter
- 2019David Jason: Planes, Trains and AutomobilesHimself - Presenter
- 2017David Jason's Secret ServiceSelf - Presenter
- 2017The Story of Only Fools and HorsesSelf
- 2014Still Open All HoursGranville
- 2014A Life on ScreenSelf
- 2014The Michael McIntyre Chat ShowSelf - Guest
- 2014Pip Ahoy!(voices)
- 2013Car S.O.S.
- 2011The Royal BodyguardCaptain Guy Hubble
- 2010Muddle EarthRandalf
- 2008The Colour of MagicRincewind
- 2006Prehistoric ParkNarrator
- 2006HogfatherAlbert / Alberto Malich
- 2005Diamond GeezerDes
- 2005The Best of Ronnie Barker
- 2004ParkinsonSelf - Guest
- 2001MicawberWilkins Micawber
- 1999AngelmouseNarrator
- 1998ParkinsonSelf
- 1996The Adventures of Dawdle the DonkeyRola Polar Bear (voice)
- 1994Albert the Fifth Musketeer
- 1992A Touch of FrostDI Jack Frost
- 1991The Darling Buds of MayPop Larkin
- 1991Victor & Hugo, Bunglers in Crime
- 1990Oh, Mr. ToadToad
- 1990Single VoicesVernon Duxley
- 1989A Bit of a DoTed Simcock
- 1989Screen OneBilly Mac
- 1988Count DuckulaCount Duckula (voice)
- 1987Porterhouse BlueSkullion
- 1986ScreenPlayGeorge
- 1984The Wind in the WillowsToad (voice)
- 1983DramaramaMr. Stabs
- 1982WoganSelf
- 1981Only Fools and HorsesDerek 'Del Boy' Trotter
- 1981Danger MouseDanger Mouse / Narrator (voice)
- 1977A Sharp Intake of BreathPeter Barnes
- 1977The Sound of LaughterPeter Barnes
- 1976Open All HoursGranville
- 1976Lucky FellerBernard 'Shorty' Mepstead
- 1974PorridgeBlanco
- 1974The Top Secret Life of Edgar BriggsEdgar Briggs
- 1974Doctor at SeaManuel Sanchez
- 1973Seven of OneGranville
- 1972His Lordship EntertainsDithers - the gardener
- 1971Six Dates with BarkerClive
- 1971Doctor at LargeMr Bligh
- 1970Two D's And A DogDingle
- 1969Hark at BarkerDithers
- 1969CounterstrikeTaffy Sadler
- 1969Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)Abel
- 1969Doctor in the HouseMr Drobnic
- 1967Do Not Adjust Your SetVarious Characters
- 1966Softly, SoftlySmith
- 1964CrossroadsBernie Kilroy
- 1962Hugh and IActor
- 1961Comedy PlayhouseQuentin
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Jason been in?
David Jason is best known for Only Fools and Horses, Count Duckula, The Colour of Magic and A Touch of Frost.
When was David Jason born?
David Jason was born on February 2, 1940. (Edmonton, London, England, UK)
How old is David Jason?
David Jason is 86 years old (born February 2, 1940).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·