- 26th March via The Mirror: BBC rejected David Jason for Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Sir David John White OBE - best known by his stage name, David Jason - is an English comic actor who has experienced significant success on television since the late 1960s. Born in Edmonton, north London, his twin brother died during their birth. Initially training and working as an electrician, Jason is best known for sitcoms Open All Hours and Only Fools And Horses.
- Title
- Sir David Jason
- Title
- Sir David Jason OBE
- Title
- Sir David John White OBE
- Full name
- David John White
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- England
- BAFTA Television Awards 2003 - BAFTA Fellowship: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 2001 - Lifetime Achievement Award: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 1997 - Best TV Comedy Actor: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1997 - Best Comedy Performance: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 1992 - Best TV Comedy Actor: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1991 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 1990 - Best Comedy Entertainment Personality: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 1990 - Best TV Comedy Actor: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1990 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1989 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1988 - Best Actor: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1987 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1986 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- Born
- Friday 2nd February 1940 (81 years-old)
Awards
Known for
Still Open All Hours - Granville
Only Fools And Horses - Del
The Darling Buds Of May - Pop Larkin
A Bit Of A Do - Ted Simcock
Open All Hours - Granville
Porridge - Blanco
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Still Open All Hours - Series 7 Announced | Granville |
| 2020 | The Secret Life Of... David Jason: A Tribute | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2020 | Sir David Jason At 80: A Lovely Jubbly Celebration (as Sir David Jason) | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2019 | Still Open All Hours - Series 6 | Granville |
| 2019 | Still Open All Hours - Series 6 | Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Still Open All Hours - Series 5 | Granville |
| 2018 | Still Open All Hours - Series 5 | Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Michael Palin: A Life On Screen | Self |
| 2017 | Still Open All Hours - Series 4 | Granville |
| 2017 | Still Open All Hours - Series 4 | Executive Producer |
| 2017 | Sir Ken Dodd: What A Beautiful Day! (as Sir David Jason) | Self |
| 2017 | The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses (as Sir David Jason) | Self |
| 2017 | David Jason: My Life On Screen (as Sir David Jason) | Host / Presenter |
| 2016 | Still Open All Hours - Series 3 | Granville |
| 2016 | Still Open All Hours - Series 3 | Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Desolation Jests | Various |
| 2016 | We Love Sitcom | Announcer |
| 2015 | Still Open All Hours - Series 2 | Granville |
| 2015 | Still Open All Hours - Series 2 | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Still Open All Hours - Series 1 | Granville |
| 2014 | Still Open All Hours - Series 1 | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Porridge: Inside Out | Narrator |
| 2014 | Only Fools And Horses - Sport Relief Special | Del |
| 2014 | The Michael McIntyre Chat Show (as Sir David Jason) | Guest |
| 2013 | Open All Hours: A Celebration (as Sir David Jason) | Self |
| 2013 | Still Open All Hours - Pilot | Granville |
| 2013 | Still Open All Hours - Pilot | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | The Royal Bodyguard | Captain Guy Hubble |
| 2011 | The Royal Bodyguard | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | David Jason's Comedy Christmas | Host / Presenter |
| 2011 | The Comedy Genius Of John Sullivan | Self |
| 2010 | Albert's Memorial | Harry |
| 2010 | Albert's Memorial | Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic | Rincewind |
| 2008 | Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Terry Pratchett's Hogfather | Albert |
| 2004 | Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute | Self |
| 2004 | Britain's Best Sitcom
|
Guest |
| 2003 | Comedy Connections - Series 1
|
Self (Archive Material) |
| 2002 | The Quest | Dave |
| 2002 | The Quest | Director |
| 2002 | The Quest | Creator |
| 2001 | Micawber | Wilkins Micawber |
| 2001 | Micawber | Executive Producer |
| 2001 | Only Fools And Horses - The Final Specials | Del |
| 1998 | March In Windy City | Steven March |
| 1997 | Ronnie Barker - A Life In Comedy | Self |
| 1996 | Only Fools And Horses - 1996 Christmas Trilogy | Del |
| 1993 | Only Fools And Horses - Fatal Extraction | Del |
| 1993 | The Darling Buds Of May - Series 3 | Pop Larkin |
| 1992 | Only Fools And Horses - Mother Nature's Son | Del |
| 1992 | The Darling Buds Of May - Series 2 | Pop Larkin |
| 1991 | The Darling Buds Of May - Series 1 | Pop Larkin |
| 1990 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 7 | Del |
| 1989 | A Bit Of A Do - Series 2 | Ted Simcock |
| 1989 | A Bit Of A Do - Series 1 | Ted Simcock |
| 1989 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 6 | Del |
| 1988 | Only Fools And Horses - Dates | Del |
| 1988 | Comic Relief
|
Self (Archive Material) |
| 1987 | Only Fools And Horses - The Frog's Legacy | Del |
| 1987 | Porterhouse Blue | Skullion |
| 1986 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 5 | Del |
| 1985 | Open All Hours - Series 4 | Granville |
| 1985 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 4 | Del |
| 1983 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 3 | Del |
| 1982 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 2 | Del |
| 1982 | Open All Hours - Series 3 | Granville |
| 1981 | Only Fools And Horses - Series 1 | Del |
| 1981 | The Jason Explanation - Series 4 | Host / Presenter |
| 1981 | Open All Hours - Series 2 | Granville |
| 1981 | A Sharp Intake Of Breath - Series 4 | Peter Barnes |
| 1980 | The Jason Explanation - Series 3 | Host / Presenter |
| 1980 | A Sharp Intake Of Breath - Series 3 | Peter Barnes |
| 1979 | A Sharp Intake Of Breath - Series 2 | Peter Barnes |
| 1978 | The Jason Explanation - Series 2 | Host / Presenter |
| 1978 | The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - The Primary Phase
|
'B' Ark Captain |
| 1978 | The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - The Primary Phase
|
Caveman |
| 1978 | A Sharp Intake Of Breath - Series 1 | Peter Barnes |
| 1978 | The Odd Job | Odd Job Man |
| 1977 | The Jason Explanation - Series 1 | Host / Presenter |
| 1977 | A Sharp Intake Of Breath - Pilot | Peter Barnes |
| 1977 | Porridge - Series 3
|
Blanco |
| 1976 | Lucky Feller - Series 1 | Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead |
| 1976 | Open All Hours - Series 1 | Granville |
| 1976 | Lucky Feller - Pilot | Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead |
| 1975 | Porridge - Series 2
|
Blanco |
| 1974 | The Top Secret Life Of Edgar Briggs | Edgar Briggs |
| 1974 | It's Only Me - Whoever I Am | Quentin |
| 1973 | Open All Hours - Pilot | Granville |
| 1973 | White Cargo | Albert Toddey |
| 1972 | His Lordship Entertains | Dithers |
| 1971 | Doctor At Large | Mr. Bligh |
| 1971 | Doctor At Large | The Toad (Voice) |
| 1970 | Two Ds And A Dog | Dingle Bell |
| 1969 | The Galton & Simpson Comedy | Gordon |
| 1969 | Do Not Adjust Your Set - Series 2 | Various |
| 1967 | Do Not Adjust Your Set - Series 1 | Various |
| 1967 | Hugh And I - Series 6
|
Actor |
Non-comedy TV and film credits might be found here:
David Jason on IMDb