David Jason

Sir David Jason (born February 2, 1940 in Edmonton , London ) is an English actor .

Life

Born as David John White, he took his stage name from his twin brother Jason White, who died in childbirth. On December 1, 2005, he was knighted by the Queen of England for his services as an actor. The series Edgar Briggs - Das As der Abwehr ran on German television in the 1980s. He was also seen as the leading actor in the last two Terry Pratchett films, Schweinsgalopp (as Albert) and The Color of Magic (as Rincewind). Otherwise he is best known for his roles in Great Britain .

Filmography (selection)

• 1967-1969: Do Not Adjust Your Set
• 1974: Edgar Briggs - The ace of defense
• 1976–1985: Open All Hours - Granville (TV Series)
• 1981–2003: Only Fools and Horses (TV series)
• 1992–2010: A Touch of Frost (TV series)
• 2006: Pig gallop (Hogfather)
• 2008: The Color of Magic

Prizes and awards (selection)

• BAFTA TV Awards
  • 1988: "Best Actor" for Porterhouse Blue
  • 1991: "Best Entertainment Performance" for Only Fools and Horses
  • 1997: "Best Comedy Performance" for Only Fools and Horses
  • 2003: BAFTA Academy Fellowship

• British Comedy Awards
  • 1990: "Best TV Comedy Actor" for A Bit of a Do
  • 1992: "Best TV Comedy Actor" for The Darling Buds of May
  • 1997: "Best TV Comedy Actor" for Only Fools and Horses
  • 2001: Lifetime Achievement Award

• National Television Awards
  • 1997: "Favorite Comedy Actor" for Only Fools and Horses
  • 2001: "Favorite Actor" for A Touch of Frost
  • 2002: "Favorite Actor" for A Touch of Frost
  • 2002: "Favorite Comedy Actor" for Only Fools and Horses
  • 2003: "Favorite Actor" for A Touch of Frost and The Second Quest
  • 2011: "Outstanding Acting Performance" for A Touch of Frost

Web links

Commons : David Jason  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• David Jason in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ David Jason collects knighthood. In: BBC News. December 1, 2005, accessed January 27, 2011 .