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David Essex

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jul 23, 1947 (79 years old)

Place of Birth

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Biography

David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Since the 1970s, Essex has attained nineteen Top 40 singles in the UK (including two numbers ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.

Known For

Acting
2025Twiggy(archival footage)
2020Everything: The Real Thing StorySelf
2017The Black PrinceColonel Hurbon
2017Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the WorldCharles Dickens
2017Glam Rock at the BBCSelf (archive footage)
2014The GuvnorsMickey Snr
2013TravellerBlackberry
2005What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?Mervyn's Grandfather
2005Bring Back...Self - vocals
2004Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty BitsSelf
1996Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf
1995The Frank Skinner ShowSelf
1992Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection EncoreSelf
1992HeartbeatJohnny Lee
1991Journey of HonorDon Pedro
1988The RiverDavey Jackson
1988CountryfileSelf - Participant
1987Daytime LiveSelf
1985Hands Up!Self (1981 footage)
1984David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert HallSelf
1984Surprise, SurpriseSelf
1984The Laughter ShowSelf
1983HartySelf
1982Pop Goes ChristmasSelf
1982WoganSelf
1982Night MusicSelf (guest)
1981Six Fifty-Five SpecialSelf
1980Silver Dream RacerNick Freeman
1979The Cannon & Ball ShowSelf
1979Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1978The Kenny Everett Video ShowSelf
1977The Val Doonican Music ShowSelf
1976The Big BusBus Passenger
1975The Christmas MessengerThe Storyteller (voice)
1975CherSelf
1975Numéro unSelf
1975Système 2Self
1975Midi PremièreSelf
1974StardustJim MacLaine
1974The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974Self
1974Dinah!Self
1973That'll Be The DayJim MacLaine
1973Rock ConcertSelf
1972All Coppers Are...Ronnie Briggs
1971AssaultMan in Chemist Shop
1968CillaSelf
1967Smashing TimeBeatnik (uncredited)
1964Top of the PopsSelf
-EstherSelf