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).
Acted in 76
2020s
- 2026
Open All Hours: Inside Out
Movie
- 2020
We Love Only Fools and Horses
Movie
Flying for Britain with David Jason
Movie
2010s
- 2018
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Movie
- 2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2014
Still Open All Hours
Granville · 40 episodes
Pip Ahoy!
(voices) · 1 episode
- 2013
- 2011
The Royal Bodyguard
Captain Guy Hubble · 6 episodes
David Jason's Greatest Escapes
Presenter
- 2010
Come Rain Come Shine
Don Mitchell
Muddle Earth
Randalf · 13 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Albert's Memorial
Harry
- 2008
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
Rincewind
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2
Rincewind
- 2007
- 2006
Ghostboat
Jack Hardy
- 2005
Diamond Geezer
Des · 3 episodes
The Best of Ronnie Barker
TV
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Del Boy (archive footage)
- 2001
Great Comedy Moments
Del Boy (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
All the King's Men
Capt. Frank Beck
- 1998
Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer
(voice)
- 1996
The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey
Rola Polar Bear (voice) · 33 episodes
- 1995
The Snow Queen
Eric
- 1994
- 1993
The Bullion Boys
Billy Mac
- 1992
- 1991
Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie
Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter
Victor & Hugo, Bunglers in Crime
TV
- 1990
Amongst Barbarians
George
The Chemist
Vernon Duxley
1980s
- 1989
The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads
Toad (voice)
A Bit of a Do
Ted Simcock · 13 episodes
- 1988
- 1987
Porterhouse Blue
Skullion · 4 episodes
- 1986
The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales
Toad/Billy the Rabbit (voice)
- 1985
Only Fools and Horses: White Mice
Derek ' Del Boy' Trotter
- 1984
- 1983
The Wind in the Willows
Toad
- 1982
The Funny Side of Christmas
Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter, Granville
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
The Odd Job
The Odd Job Man
The Water Babies
(voice)
- 1977
Wombling Free
Womble Voices (voice)
A Sharp Intake of Breath
Peter Barnes · 22 episodes
- 1976
Lucky Feller
Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead · 13 episodes
Open All Hours
Granville · 25 episodes
- 1975
Royal Flash
Mayor
- 1974
The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs
Edgar Briggs · 13 episodes
Doctor at Sea
Manuel Sanchez · 1 episode
- 1973
Seven of One
Granville · 1 episode
White Cargo
Albert Toddey
- 1972
Under Milk Wood
Nogood Boyo
- 1971
Doctor at Large
Mr Bligh · 1 episode
The Odd Job
Clive
Six Dates with Barker
Clive · 1 episode
- 1970
Using the Telephone
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Counterstrike
Taffy Sadler · 1 episode
Doctor in the House
Mr Drobnic · 1 episode
Hark at Barker
Dithers, Piano Player · 10 episodes
- 1967
Do Not Adjust Your Set
Various Characters · 29 episodes
- 1966
- 1964
- 1962
Hugh and I
Actor · 1 episode
- 1961
Produced 7
2010s
- 2014
Still Open All Hours
Executive Producer
- 2011
The Royal Bodyguard
Executive Producer
- 2010
Come Rain Come Shine
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2008
- 2006
Ghostboat
Executive Producer
- 2005
Diamond Geezer
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1992
Appearances22
2020s
- 2026
Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive
Self · 2 episodes
- 2024
David & Jay's Touring Toolshed
Self - Presenter · 15 episodes
- 2023
Only Fools and Horses: Greatest Christmas Moments
Self
- 2022
Comedy Classics: Porridge
Narrator
- 2021
The Lancaster Bomber at 80 with David Jason
Narrator
- 2020
David Jason's Great British Inventions
Self - Presenter · 4 episodes
2010s
- 2019
David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Himself - Presenter · 5 episodes
- 2017
David Jason's Secret Service
Self - Presenter · 3 episodes
The Story of Only Fools and Horses
Self · 6 episodes
- 2016
World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys
Self / Presenter
- 2014
A Life on Screen
Self · 1 episode
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show
Self - Guest · 1 episode
- 2010
Touched by Frost: Goodbye Jack
Self/Insp. Jack Frost
2000s
- 2006
Prehistoric Park: Building the Impossible
Narrator
Prehistoric Park
Narrator · 6 episodes
- 2004
- 2002
The Story of Only Fools and Horses
Self
1980s
- 1982
1970s
- 1977
The Sky Above... The Earth Below
Narrator