David Jason
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).
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.7858 |
| Birthday | 1940-02-02 |
| Place of Birth | Edmonton, London, England, UK |
| Also Known As | Sir David Jason, |
2021
The Lancaster Bomber at 80 with David Jason
8/2
The incredible story of one of history's most iconic aircrafts - the Lancaster bomber - and its instrumental role in the defeat of Nazi Germany
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The Lancaster Bomber at 80 with David Jason
2020
Flying for Britain with David Jason
0/0
Sir David Jason spends time with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire as they prepare for the 2020 80th anniversary...
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Flying for Britain with David Jason
2007
Hogfather
6.832/188
It's the night before Hogswatch, usually a time of joy on Discworld, but there are suspicious going-on and the criminal underworld is abuzz. The belov...
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Hogfather
2020
David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
0/0
Sir David Jason is a bona fide TV legend and one of the finest actors of his generation. As part of Channel 5's latest series of tribute documentaries...
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David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
2006
Prehistoric Park
7.063/16
A BBC miniseries about Nigel Marvin's quest to bring the extinct dinosaurs through time to Prehistoric Park.
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Prehistoric Park
1978
The Water Babies
6.25/16
Grimes, an amoral chimney sweep, occasionally likes to steal valuables from his clients. One day, on the verge of being caught, he frames his young ap...
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The Water Babies
2011
David Jason's Greatest Escapes
0/0
Actor David Jason examines wartime escapes that inspired films and TV dramas. He begins his journey in Germany at Colditz Castle, where William Neave...
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David Jason's Greatest Escapes
1990
The BFG
6.417/174
Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is s...
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The BFG
1983
The Wind in the Willows
6.978/45
One spring, Mole decides that he can ignore the spring cleaning for a little longer, and begins a series of adventures with his new friend Rat. They g...
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The Wind in the Willows
2006
Ghostboat
6.7/9
Jack Hardy is the sole survivor of a mysterious submarine disaster in World War II. Now, in 1981, the ill-fated submarine Scorpion has resurfaced, mir...
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Ghostboat
2010
Come Rain Come Shine
5/2
A high-living property developer whose world unravels under a mountain of debt, forcing him to move in with his parents.
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Come Rain Come Shine
1995
The Snow Queen
6.5/24
Far away, in her vast ice palace, the Snow Queen plots to rule the world by deflecting all the sun's warmth away from Earth so that it freezes over. B...
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The Snow Queen
1978
The Odd Job
5.9/15
Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and...
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The Odd Job
2010
Touched by Frost: Goodbye Jack
0/0
Cast and crew discuss the final series of A Touch of Frost
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Touched by Frost: Goodbye Jack
1970
Using the Telephone
0/0
A young David Jason tries and fails to master sales calls.
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Using the Telephone
1973
White Cargo
5.875/8
Day-dreamer Albert has hopes of being a superhero and saving the girls.
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White Cargo
1999
All the King's Men
6.286/21
Feature-length drama about the mystery of Sandringham Company, which disappeared in action at Gallipoli in 1915. Commanded by Captain Frank Beck, thei...
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All the King's Men
2022
Comedy Classics: Porridge
0/0
An homage to the prison comedy series Porridge, created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. This documentary examines how Ronnie Barker’s Fletch influ...
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Comedy Classics: Porridge
1993
The Bullion Boys
0/0
Based on a true story. In 1940, Britain's gold reserves were transferred for safety to Liverpool because of the threat of a German invasion. The top-s...
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The Bullion Boys
1990
Amongst Barbarians
0/0
Amongst Barbarians is set far away from Margaret Thatcher's Britain in Penang, Malaysia, a former British colony, where two young Englishmen have been...
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Amongst Barbarians
1998
March in Windy City
9/1
Retired MI6 agent Steven March is called back into action by his former employers. His task is to assassinate Chicago politician Dan Paterson, an ambi...
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March in Windy City
2002
The Quest
9/1
Three elderly men, Dave, Ronno and Charlie, meet at Charlie's retirement party and reminisce about their teenage "quest" in the 1950s to get laid. Thi...
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The Quest
2004
The Second Quest
4/3
Three old friends are reunited after one was involved in an accident. They reminisce about their motorbike trip to the Isle of Man to ride the TT cour...
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The Second Quest
2004
The Final Quest
6.5/2
Three old friends reminisce about their old haunts. Hearing that a coffee bar they frequented in their youth is reopening with a rock 'n' roll theme,...
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The Final Quest
2009
Albert's Memorial
8.25/4
One-off comedy drama that follows the story of three World War II veterans: Harry, Frank and Albert. It is October 2000 and, at the age of 76, Albert'...
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Albert's Memorial
1998
Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer
7/1
On Christmas Eve, Father Christmas is all set to deliver his huge consignment of presents to the children of the world when he makes a terrible discov...
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Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer
2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
5.7/2
Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a tri...
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
1975
Royal Flash
5.8/30
Cowardly rogue Harry Flashman's (Malcolm McDowell) schemes to gain entry to the royal circles of 19th-century Europe go nowhere until he meets a pair...
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Royal Flash
2018
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
7/3
This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a BAFTA-winning actor, writer and presenter.
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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
1972
Under Milk Wood
6.065/23
The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called "Llareggub" in which we meet a host of curious characte...
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Under Milk Wood
2016
World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys
7/1
A retelling of England's only World Cup victory, fifty years later, placing special emphasis on the work of manager Sir Alf Ramsey.
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World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys
2002
The Story of Only Fools and Horses
7/2
How did John Sullivan first dream up Del Boy and Rodney Trotter ? Actors David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst team up with the writer to reveal how the...
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The Story of Only Fools and Horses
1989
The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads
5/1
Designed with young audiences in mind, this award-winning animated film (created with labor-intensive stop-motion techniques) brings Kenneth Grahame's...
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The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads
2020
We Love Only Fools and Horses
0/0
Tribute celebrating the iconic sitcom featuring classic archive material. We meet the insiders to find out exactly why this sitcom is one of the most...
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We Love Only Fools and Horses
1977
Wombling Free
9.7/3
The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nic...
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Wombling Free
1982
The Funny Side of Christmas
0/0
Skits from: "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin"; "The Les Dawson Show"; "Yes Minister"; "Only Fools and Horses"; "Three of a Kind"; "Last of the Su...
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The Funny Side of Christmas
1986
The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales
0/0
Brought to the screen by award winning animation team Cosgrove Hall, 'The Wind In The Willows' brings to life the charming adventures of our four intr...
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The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales
1971
The Odd Job
0/0
A man is heartbroken after his wife walks out on him. Reasoning that he has nothing to live for, he hires a peculiar odd job man to kill him and put h...
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The Odd Job
1988
Children's Favourites - Volume 1
0/0
A compilation of episodes from The Wind in the Willows, Danger Mouse and Alias the Jester.
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Children's Favourites - Volume 1
1989
Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1
0/0
A compilation of episodes from Count Duckula, Dangermouse and Wind in the Willows.
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Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1
1989
Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2
0/0
A compilation of episodes from Count Duckula, Dangermouse and Wind in the Willows.
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Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2
1989
More Children's Summer Stories
0/0
A compilation of episodes from Count Duckula, Dangermouse and The Wind in the Willows.
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More Children's Summer Stories
1990
More Children's Holiday Favourites
0/0
A compilation of episodes from Count Duckula, Dangermouse and The Wind in the Willows.
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More Children's Holiday Favourites
1992
The Christmas Collection
0/0
A compilation of episodes from The Sooty Show, Rainbow and The Wind in the Willows.
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The Christmas Collection
1990
The Chemist
0/0
Vernon Duxley, a Yorkshire chemist, confesses the traumatic, intimate secrets of his marital life to his video camera.
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The Chemist
1977
The Sky Above... The Earth Below
0/0
Documentary following Icelandair Flight 230 from Keflavik to Glasgow, Loganair Flight 2356 from Barra to Glasgow, and Aerlingus Flight 223 from Glasgo...
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The Sky Above... The Earth Below
2023
Only Fools and Horses: Greatest Christmas Moments
0/0
Celebrating festive editions of the evergreen sitcom. In an exclusive interview with Sir David Jason, aka Del Boy, we discover secrets from the show's...
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Only Fools and Horses: Greatest Christmas Moments
1991
Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie
0/0
Del and Rodney touch down in Miami, and hire a camper van. Very soon they run into trouble: it just so happens that Del is a dead ringer for notorious...
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Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie
2006
Prehistoric Park: Building the Impossible
0/0
A behind the scenes featurette included with the "Prehistoric Park: The Complete Television Event" DVD.
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Prehistoric Park: Building the Impossible
2012
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
0/0
Sir David Jason narrates a revealing and intimate insight into the life of Barry Hearn, one of the most powerful and colourful characters in sport. Fe...
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Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
1997
Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway
0/0
Sitting around the breakfast table in their flat, Rodney laments that he can't afford a holiday, whilst Del Boy considers signing Damien up for a mode...
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Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway
2021
Only Fools and Football (Euro 2020 Message from Del Boy)
0/0
David Jason reprises his role as Del Boy to wish the England national team good luck in their final two games of Euro 2020.
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Only Fools and Football (Euro 2020 Message from Del Boy)
1984
Only Fools and Horses: Licensed to Drill
0/0
Del Boy attempts to enter the oil industry, mistakenly believing he can drill near the coast, but is left stranded when he realizes he has been cheate...
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Only Fools and Horses: Licensed to Drill
1986
Only Fools and Horses: Royal Variety Show
0/0
Del and Rodney are unloading the van when they accidentally stumble on to the live broadcast of the 1986 royal variety performance.
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Only Fools and Horses: Royal Variety Show
1985
Only Fools and Horses: White Mice
0/0
White Mice centres around a spoof investigation of Del Boy by the BBC Breakfast show, Breakfast Time, over allegations that he sold white mice to a cu...
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Only Fools and Horses: White Mice
1990
Only Fools and Horses: The Robin Flies at Dawn
6/1
Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert deliver a goodwill message to British troops serving in the 1990-91 Gulf War.
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Only Fools and Horses: The Robin Flies at Dawn
1982
Only Fools and Horses: Christmas Trees
0/0
Despite knocking the price down to a mere six quid, Del Boy can't shift his telescopic Christmas trees (lights, bangles, beads and baubles inclusive)....
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Only Fools and Horses: Christmas Trees
2026
Open All Hours: Inside Out
0/0
Retrospective celebrating the shop sitcom, including a new short scene starring David Jason. Also features Diane Morgan, Johnny Vegas, Tim Healy and C...
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Open All Hours: Inside Out
2008
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
0/0
Based on Terry Pratchett's popular Discworld series of fantasy adventure novels. Naïve tourist Twoflower (Sean Astin, "Lord of the Rings") is on holid...
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The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
2008
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2
0/0
Naive tourist Twoflower (Sean Astin) and inept wizard Rincewind (Sir David Jason), join forces with venerable hero Cohen (David Bradley) and rescued s...
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The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2
2010
The Color of Magic 2in1
0/0
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