David Jason Biography

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Sir David John White, OBE, known by his stage name David Jason (born 2 February 1940, Edmonton, London) is an English actor, known for his comedy and dramatic roles. He is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Del Boy in the BBC television situation comedy Only Fools and Horses which made him a household name in the United Kingdom, and for playing Inspector Jack Frost on A Touch of Frost. His elder brother, Arthur White, is also a character actor.

David Jason quote:
I've been fascinated by deep sea diving since watching 'Jacques Cousteau''s TV programmes as a lad".
"Marriage is like throwing yourself into a river when you only wanted a drink of water

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Career Highlights

Non-acting careers:
writer-
Do Not Adjust Your Set"
The Quest

director

The Final Quest (2004) (TV)
The Second Quest (2004) (TV)
The Quest (2002) (TV)

producer
March in Windy City
A Touch of Frost"
The Colour of Magic

Big break: crossroads-1964- 1 episode

Defining characters:del boy trotter
granville
blanco
insp jack frost
pop larkin
dangermouse
mr toad

Best movies:the bfg
The Water Babies
The Odd Job
Royal Flash
Under Milk Wood
White Cargo

Best TV:
porridge
open all hours
only fools and horses
a touch of frost
the darling buds of may
a bit of a do
porterhouse blue
danger mouse
wind in the willows
count duckula
the hogfather
the colour of magic

Stage credits:

Endorsements:

Other notable appearances/credits:
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" ....
"Softly Softly"
Doctor in the House"
Victor and Hugo: Bunglers in Crime"
The Snow Queen

Top awards: nominated for 7 bafta's won 3
won 3 british comedy awards
won 4 National Television Award

Other:

David Jason Relationships

Family:brother Arthur White (also an actor)

Gill Hinchcliffe

(30 November 2005 - present) 1 child

Romance(s):

Frequent collaborator(s):ronnie barker,nicholas lyndhurst
john sullivan
terry pratchett
bob monkhouse
dick emery
terry scott
roy clarke
linda baron
Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall
buster merryfield
lennard pearce

Other affiliations:

Fun Facts About David Jason

Worked as a self-employed electrician before becoming an actor, initially in the theatre and later moving to television

He was considered for the role of Corporal Jones in the BBC series "Dad's Army" (1968), which eventually went to Clive Dunn.

Received two awards at the British Television Awards. He got the awards for "Britain's Best Actor" and "Britain's Best Comedy Actor".

Knighted in the Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours. He collected the award from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 1 December 2005, having secretly married his long-term partner Gill Hinchcliffe at the Dorchester Hotel in London the day before. [2005]

He was awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of British Empire) for his services to drama

David Jason's Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Category/Recipient(s)	Result
1986 to 1997	bafta tv awards	Best Light Entertainment Performanc/Actor/comedy performance	nominated 7 times won 3
2003	bafta	Academy Fellowship	won
1990 to 1997	British Comedy Awards	Best TV Comedy Actor	nominated 3 times won 3
2001	British Comedy Awards	Lifetime Achievement Award	won
1997 to 2004 1993 2005	National Television Award OBE Knighted	Most Popular Actor/best performance	nominated 7 times won 4

David Jason's Upcoming Projects

Albert's Memorial (2009 tv)

David Jason Links

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