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My Take
David Jason is one of those rare performers who makes warmth look effortless. Born in 1940 and shaped by postwar England, he brought genuine human texture to Del Boy, Jack Frost, and Granville, blending comic timing with real tenderness. The knighthood feels less like an honor and more like an inevitability. What strikes me is his range, swinging from broad sitcom to serious drama to cartoon voice work without ever losing his everyman charm. I value actors who spend a lifetime quietly perfecting their craft rather than chasing flash, and Jason is the gold standard of that patient, beloved British tradition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Jason
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ジェイソン
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・じぇいそん
- Born
- February 2, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Edmonton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / autobiographer / comedian / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Jason born?
Born February 2, 1940 (age 86).
Where is David Jason from?
David Jason is from Edmonton, United Kingdom.
What does David Jason do?
David Jason works as actor, autobiographer, comedian, television actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.