Age: 81
Birthday: 2nd February
David Jason is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter and executive producer.
He is best known for his roles as Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, Detective Inspector Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost, Granville in Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours, and Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May, as well as voicing Mr. Toad in The Wind in the Willows and the title characters of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula. His most recent appearance in the role of Del Boy was in 2014; he retired his role as Frost in 2010. He voices Captain Skipper, the uncle of Pip in the preschool, young adult, and adult focused series Pip Ahoy!
BAFTA NOMINATIONS: 7 WIN: 3
1997 - WINNER: Best TV Actor: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
1991 - WINNER: Best TV Actor: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
1990 - Best TV Actor: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
1989 - Best TV Actor: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
1988 - WINNER: Best TV Actor: PORTERHOUSE BLUES
1987 - Best TV Actor: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
1986 - Best TV Actor: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
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WATCH DAVID JASON THIS WEEK
ON TV:
The Story of Only Fools and Horses
Saturday 4th September, BBC1, 8pm
The show turns 40 this week! Here's a documentary looking at the show and followed by one of the best episodes.
David Jason: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Various Times, Gold
Jason takes a tour around the USA and looks at some of the finest vehicles.
Only Fools and Horses
Various Times, Gold
The series runs throughout Gold this week to celebrate the show turning 40.
A Touch of Frost
Weekdays, ITV3, 12:00am
Another one of Jason's popular roles as Inspector Frost in this detective series.
ON NETFLIX...
Danger Mouse
Jason provides the voice of Danger Mouse in the classic TV show.
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