Sir David Jason, precisely 5ft 4 ½ (163.8 cm) tall, is an iconic English actor whose compact stature has been central to his endearing on-screen presence. His height amplified the cheeky, everyman charm of Del Boy Trotter in the legendary sitcom Only Fools and Horses, making the lovable wheeler-dealer even more relatable and agile in his market stall antics.
In Open All Hours, his diminutive frame perfectly suited the miserly, scheming shopkeeper Granville, enhancing the physical comedy. Even in the dramatic role of Detective Inspector Frost in A Touch of Frost, Jason's 163.8 cm height lent a distinctive, determined edge, as he stood tall with authoritative posture to command the screen.
With a career boasting BAFTAs and an OBE, his height has consistently shaped his versatile portrayals across comedy and drama.