Who is David Jason’s wife Hinchcliffe and did he have any children?

David Jason born David John White is an English actor. 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. 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 from his TV and feature work, he has also appeared in various radio shows such as “Mostly Monkhouse”, “The Jason Explanation”, “Book at Bedtime” and many others. Throughout his productive career he has received a lot of awards and honors.

Most of his awards are for his performance in “Only Fools and Horses” and “A Touch of Frost”. But he also received awards for his performances in “A Bit of a Do”, “All the King’s Men”, “Porterhouse Blue”,” The Second Quest”.

He won his first Bafta TV award in 1987 for his performance in “Porterhouse Blue”. 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”.

Who is David Jason married to?

David has been married to wife Gill Hinchcliffe since 2005.

The happy couple met on the set of A Touch Of Frost.

He was previously in a long-term relationship with Myfanwy Talog, remaining together from 1977 until her death in 1995, however, they never married.

Who is David Jason wife Gill Hinchcliffe?

Gill Hinchcliffe was a production assistant at ITV when she meet Sir David.

Born in 1960, Gill is 20 years younger than her husband.

Sir David and Gill have led a largely private life with their daughter Sophie.

When did David Jason and Gill Hinchcliffe marry?

Jason and Hinchcliffe married in 2005 and live in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire.

The couple married the night before David received his knighthood for his services to acting and comedy.

Sir David told The Guardian in 2003: “Gill and I were married at the Dorchester Hotel in 2005 on the eve of my knighthood.

“We’d often spoken about it, but could never come up with a plan that wouldn’t create a fuss.

“It was the happiest time. Next morning, I arose a married man and went straight off to become a bachelor.

“Or, at any rate, a knight bachelor. Amazing. A married man, a Sir, and all inside 24 blissful hours.”

 Sir David Jason Children

Sir David Jason has two daughters, from two different relationships.

The actor became a father at the age of 61 when he and Gill welcomed a daughter called Sophie Mae in February 2001.

It was then revealed in 2023 that he had another daughter called Abi Harris, who was born in 1970.

The father and daughter only found out they were related in 2022.

How is Sir David Jason doing now?

On August 13, 2023, Sir David announced that he has been forced to pull out of an upcoming Only Fools and Horses event.

The 83-year-old issued a statement telling fans he needs surgery but didn’t specify what surgery he was having as fans might “all want one”.

He released a statement on Facebook saying: “I am so very sorry for the disappointment and all the inconvenience it may cause but we are having to change the date of the forthcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.

“Unfortunately I have just been advised I need a new bionic body part fitted. I won’t tell you which part it is, or you will all want one!

“And don’t worry it’s not being supplied by Monkey Harris, it’ll be the pukka gear.”

He continued: “I really hope everyone will be able to make the new date (January 13th and 14th )and we can all have something cushty to look forward to!

“These events are such an enjoyable celebration for myself and the rest of the Only Fools cast, and it is such a privilege to meet so many of you, but I want to do it with the smile on my face I always have had.”

He ended his statement with: “Once again, please accept my sincere apologies as it was not a decision I took at all lightly and I hope that you understand my situation. All cushty wishes until then.”

The convention was meant to take place in October but has been push back to January 13 and 14 at the Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes.

Hopefully, this article was able to provide you with all the necessary information about David Jason wife and children.

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