Sir David Jason: From Del Boy to Millionaire
Remember wheeler dealer Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses? Well, Sir David Jason, the legendary actor who played him, has achieved millionaire status in real life. Since his debut on the BBC sitcom in 1981, Sir David has amassed an impressive £8 million fortune. Even at 83 years old, his star power continues to shine with his business, Peglington Productions, bringing in over £1 million a year. It seems that Del Boy's catchphrase, "This time next year, we'll be millionaires," rings true for Sir David.
Other Stars Rolling in It
Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst): £3.6m
Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney Trotter, may have struggled to make ends meet as a market trader on the show, but in real life, he's sitting on a £3.6 million fortune. The 61-year-old actor, known for his roles in sitcoms like Goodnight Sweetheart and Butterflies, has denied rumors of retiring following the tragic death of his son.
Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong): £700k
Gwyneth Strong, who portrayed the sensible Cassandra Trotter, has been busy building her fortune since her last appearance on Only Fools and Horses nearly 20 years ago. With a long list of television credits to her name, including roles in Silent Witness and EastEnders, Gwyneth is estimated to be worth around £700k.
Racquel (Tessa Peake Jones): £2.5m
Tessa Peake Jones, who played Del Boy's love interest Racquel, has had a successful career beyond Only Fools and Horses. After joining the series in 1988, she went on to appear in shows like Grantchester and Doctors, earning her an estimated £2.5 million fortune.
Trigger (Roger Lloyd-Pack): £1.5m
Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for his role as 'dopey' Trigger, was one of the bigger earners from Only Fools and Horses. With a fortune of £1.5 million, the late actor's estate was shared among his widow and children.
Boycie (John Challis): £497k
John Challis, who portrayed the cigar-smoking car dealer Boycie, left behind a gross estate of £497,000 when he passed away from cancer in 2021. After settling his affairs, the remaining £469,000 went to his fourth wife.
Grandad (Lennard Pearce): £40k
Lennard Pearce, who played Grandad in the show, sadly passed away from a heart attack during filming in 1984. His estate at the time was valued at £40,000.
Uncle Albert (Harry Merryfield): £591k
Harry 'Buster' Merryfield, who played Uncle Albert, passed away in 1999. While his estate didn't go through probate, his earnings were inherited by his wife, who left behind an estate valued at £590,978.
Mike (Kenneth Macdonald): £106k
Kenneth Macdonald, who portrayed barman Mike, died suddenly from a heart attack in 2001. His estate was valued at £106,030.
It's clear that the stars of Only Fools and Horses have had varying degrees of success since the show ended, with some amassing impressive fortunes and others leaving behind more modest estates. However, their contributions to the beloved sitcom will always be remembered.
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