David Jason
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1940
- Birthplace
- Edmonton, London, England, UK
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).
Filmography
Open All Hours: Inside Out 2026
Actor
Only Fools and Horses: Greatest Christmas Moments 2023
as Self
Comedy Classics: Porridge 2022
as Narrator
The Lancaster Bomber at 80 with David Jason 2021
as Narrator
- Only Fools and Football (Euro 2020 Message from Del Boy)
Only Fools and Football (Euro 2020 Message from Del Boy) 2021
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
We Love Only Fools and Horses 2020
Actor
- David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star 2020
Actor
Flying for Britain with David Jason 2020
Actor
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen 2018
Actor
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves 2016
as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter (archive footage) (uncredited)
World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys 2016
as Self / Presenter
- Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter 2012
Actor
David Jason's Greatest Escapes 2011
as Presenter
Come Rain Come Shine 2010
as Don Mitchell, Executive Producer
Touched by Frost: Goodbye Jack 2010
as Self/Insp. Jack Frost
Albert's Memorial 2009
as Harry
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2 2008
as Rincewind
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 2008
as Rincewind
Hogfather 2007
as Albert
Prehistoric Park: Building the Impossible 2006
as Narrator
Prehistoric Park 2006
as Narrator
Ghostboat 2006
as Jack Hardy, Executive Producer
- The Final Quest
The Final Quest 2004
as Dave, Director
- The Second Quest
The Second Quest 2004
as Dave, Director
More Great Comedy Moments 2003
as Del Boy (archive footage)
The Story of Only Fools and Horses 2002
as Self
- The Quest
The Quest 2002
as Dave, Director, Creator
Great Comedy Moments 2001
as Del Boy (archive footage)
All the King's Men 1999
as Capt. Frank Beck
Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer 1998
as (voice)
- March in Windy City
March in Windy City 1998
as Steven March, Executive Producer
- Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway
Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway 1997
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
The Snow Queen 1995
as Eric
The Bullion Boys 1993
as Billy Mac
- The Christmas Collection
The Christmas Collection 1992
as Toad/Chief Weasel (voice)
Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie 1991
as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter
The BFG 1990
as The BFG (voice)
- Only Fools and Horses: The Robin Flies at Dawn
Only Fools and Horses: The Robin Flies at Dawn 1990
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
Amongst Barbarians 1990
as George
- More Children's Holiday Favourites
More Children's Holiday Favourites 1990
as Count Duckula/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad (voice)
The Chemist 1990
as Vernon Duxley
The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads 1989
as Toad (voice)
- More Children's Summer Stories
More Children's Summer Stories 1989
as Count Duckula/Norm/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad/Chief Weasel (voice)
- Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2
Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2 1989
as Count Duckula/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad (voice)
- Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1
Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1 1989
as Count Duckula/Danger Mouse/The Narrator/Toad (voice)
- Children's Favourites - Volume 1
Children's Favourites - Volume 1 1988
as Toad/Danger Mouse/The Narrator (voice)
- Only Fools and Horses: Royal Variety Show
Only Fools and Horses: Royal Variety Show 1986
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales 1986
as Toad/Billy the Rabbit (voice)
Only Fools and Horses: White Mice 1985
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
- Only Fools and Horses: Licensed to Drill
Only Fools and Horses: Licensed to Drill 1984
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
The Wind in the Willows 1983
as Toad
- Only Fools and Horses: Christmas Trees
Only Fools and Horses: Christmas Trees 1982
as Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
The Funny Side of Christmas 1982
as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter, Granville
The Odd Job 1978
as The Odd Job Man
The Water Babies 1978
as (voice)
Wombling Free 1977
as Womble Voices (voice)
The Sky Above... The Earth Below 1977
as Narrator
Royal Flash 1975
as Mayor
White Cargo 1973
as Albert Toddey
Under Milk Wood 1972
as Nogood Boyo
The Odd Job 1971
as Clive
Using the Telephone 1970
Actor
Credits from TMDB.