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Acting
David Essex
Also known as: David Albert Cook
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
July 23, 1947
Age
79 years old
Popularity Score
1.2
Filmography
Twiggy
(archival footage)
2025Movie
Everything: The Real Thing Story
Self
2020Movie
The Black Prince
Colonel Hurbon
2017Movie
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Charles Dickens
2017Movie
Glam Rock at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2017Movie
The Guvnors
Mickey Snr
2014Movie
Traveller
Blackberry
2013Movie
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Mervyn's Grandfather
2005Movie
Bring Back...
Self - vocals
2005TV
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Self
2004Movie
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996TV
The Frank Skinner Show
Self
1995TV
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Self
1992Movie
Heartbeat
Johnny Lee
1992TV
Journey of Honor
Don Pedro
1991Movie
The River
Davey Jackson
1988TV
Countryfile
Self - Participant
1988TV
The River
Original Music Composer
1988TV
Daytime Live
Self
1987TV
Hands Up!
Self (1981 footage)
1985Movie
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Self
1984Movie
Surprise, Surprise
Self
1984TV
The Laughter Show
Self
1984TV
Harty
Self
1983TV
Pop Goes Christmas
Self
1982Movie
Wogan
Self
1982TV
Night Music
Self (guest)
1982TV
Six Fifty-Five Special
Self
1981TV
Silver Dream Racer
Nick Freeman
1980Movie
Silver Dream Racer
Music
1980Movie
The Cannon & Ball Show
Self
1979TV
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1979TV
The Kenny Everett Video Show
Self
1978TV
The Val Doonican Music Show
Self
1977TV
The Big Bus
Bus Passenger
1976Movie
The Christmas Messenger
The Storyteller (voice)
1975Movie
Cher
Self
1975TV
Numéro un
Self
1975TV
Système 2
Self
1975TV
Midi Première
Self
1975TV
Stardust
Jim MacLaine
1974Movie
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
Self
1974Movie
Dinah!
Self
1974TV
That'll Be The Day
Jim MacLaine
1973Movie
Rock Concert
Self
1973TV
All Coppers Are...
Ronnie Briggs
1972Movie
Assault
Man in Chemist Shop
1971Movie
Film '72
Self
1971TV
Cilla
Self
1968TV
Smashing Time
Beatnik (uncredited)
1967Movie
Top of the Pops
Self
1964TV
Esther
Self
—TV