David Jason is an English actor born David John White on 2 February 1940 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, he rose to prominence under his stage name David Jason.
Best known for his role as Derek “Del Boy” Trotter in the comedy series “Only Fools and Horses”, he made his beginnings in acting in the far 1964. Jason made his first appearance on the small screen, i.e., in a TV soap opera called Crossroads.
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Speaking of TV, aside from his much-touted performance in “Only Fools and Horses”, he also made notable appearances in “A Touch of Frost”, “Count Duckula”, “Open All Hours”, and “The Wind in the Willows”.
As for his big screen debut, he made it with the 1972 movie “Under Milk Wood”. Since, he has taken part of six more movies: “White Cargo”, “Wobbling Wee”, “Royal Flesh”, “All the King’s Men” and “All the Way Up”.
Aside his actor’s awards, he received an order of chivalry in 1993, and in 2005 he was finally knighted and allowed to use the postulate SIR in front of his name. In 2013, he published his official autobiography named “David Jason: My Life”.
David Jason is considered a national treasure who is beloved by millions of fans. But the Del Boy actor is also dad to two daughters, one of which he only found out about in 2022.
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David Jason children:
Sophie Mae
Sir David Jason became a father at the age of 61 when his then-girlfriend Gill Hinchcliffe gave birth to a baby girl.
Sophie Mae was born in Buckinghamshire in February 2001. The proud parents then got married in 2005.
The couple met when Sir David was working on ITV’s A Touch Of Frost, where Gill was working as a production assistant.
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Abi Harris
In March 2023 it was revealed that Sir David had a daughter who he never knew about called Abi Harris.
Who is Abi Harris?
Abi Harris, 52, is said to have been born in 1970 after he and her mum, Jennifer Hill, had a relationship.
The 83-year-old actor is said to be getting to know Abi Harris and her 10-year-old son, Charlie.
Sir David told the Mirror: “To say it was a surprise to find out I had a daughter from years ago is an understatement.
“However, on settling with the news, I am delighted that I am now able to get to know Abi and so we meet up when we can.
“My wife, Gill, and daughter, Sophie, have been very supportive and understanding and have embraced Abi and welcomed her and her young son into her now wider family.”
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