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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>David Jason, born <a href="/biography/david-jason">David John White</a> on February 2, 1940, in Edmonton, London, United Kingdom, is a renowned English actor. He was born to Arthur R. White, a porter, and Olwen Jones, a charwoman. Jason had a twin brother who tragically died during childbirth and was raised alongside his older brother. He attended Northfield Secondary Modern School, and despite an early interest in acting, he initially followed his father's advice to learn a trade before pursuing a career in the arts.</p>

<h2>Training and Entry into Acting</h2>

<p>Before entering the world of entertainment, Jason trained and worked as an electrician for six years. However, his passion for acting eventually took precedence, and he began pursuing roles in the 1960s. His acting debut came in 1964 with a part in the British soap opera <em>Crossroads</em>, where he played Bert Bradshaw. This marked the beginning of a long and successful career in performance.</p>

<h2>Radio and Voice Acting Career</h2>

<p>During the 1970s, David Jason expanded into radio comedy, becoming a regular on the satirical show <em>Week Ending</em>. He proved adept at comic timing and developed a reputation for portraying a variety of characters. Jason further gained popularity as a voice actor in children's television. His notable voice roles include the titular character in <em>Danger Mouse</em>, Count Duckula in the spinoff series of the same name, and voices in <em>Victor and Hugo</em> and the animated adaptation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roald_Dahl">Roald Dahl</a>’s <em>The BFG</em>. One of his most beloved roles was that of Toad in the animated series <em>The Wind in the Willows</em>.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Honors</h2>

<p>In addition to his achievements in entertainment, Jason holds a helicopter pilot’s license, showcasing his diverse interests and skills beyond acting. In recognition of his contributions to drama, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1993. Despite achieving fame later in life, Jason maintained a relatively private personal life. He married television production worker Gill Hinchcliffe on November 30, 2005, at the age of 65, and the couple has one daughter together, born prior to their marriage.</p>

<h2>Legacy in British Entertainment</h2>

<p>David Jason has become one of Britain's most beloved and respected actors, known for his versatility across drama, comedy, and voice work. Though not mentioned in the original entry, his most iconic role is arguably that of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Boy">Del Boy</a> in the classic British sitcom <em>Only Fools and Horses</em>, a performance that earned him national acclaim and a lasting legacy in British popular culture. His ongoing contributions continue to earn him admiration across generations of audiences.</p>

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