Only Fools and Horses legend David Jason's famous brother who starred alongside him onscreen - but fans never knew
Sir David Jason, widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, has been a prominent figure in British comedy and drama for many years.
The BBC comedy series, which debuted in 1981, showcases the humorous escapades of Del Boy and the Trotter family as they strive to get rich quickly and, in the end, achieve millionaire status.
Sir David, originally named David John White and born in 1940, has had an impressive career with numerous memorable roles. He is widely recognized for his performances as Granville in Open All Hours, Blanco in Porridge, Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May, and DI Frost in A Touch of Frost, to name just a few.
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It appears that the family has a natural gift for acting, as Sir David's brother is also a familiar figure on TV.
Arthur White, 91, has starred with his younger brother in various episodes of the police drama A Touch of Frost, where he portrayed the character PC Ernie Trigg, according to reports from the Express.
Arthur, who was born in London in 1933, has enjoyed a thriving acting career, appearing in many well-known television shows.
In 1996, Arthur appeared in the show Goodnight Sweetheart, where he shared the screen with Nicholas Lyndhurst, known for his role as Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. Arthur played the main character, Gary Sparrow.
Between 1995 and 2001, Arthur played the character Derek in the ITV show London's Burning. Later, he took on the role of Albert Fogerty in Heartbeat. In 2006, he was cast as Sidney Bickton in Holby City.
Arthur appeared in multiple episodes of the police crime drama A Touch of Frost.
Arthur has made various TV appearances in shows like Doctors, Family Affairs, and Grange Hill, along with numerous other roles going back to the 1950s.
Besides co-starring with Sir David in A Touch of Frost, the brothers teamed up once more in a popular series. In 1991, Arthur made an appearance alongside David in two episodes of The Darling Buds of May, taking on the role of Uncle Pearce.
In 2010, Arthur appeared in the documentary titled "13 Hours That Saved Britain," which explores the critical moments of the Battle of Britain. In this film, he recounted his own memories of experiencing World War Two and living in London during the Blitz.
