David Essex
Acting
Born: 1947-07-23
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.
🎬 Movies (20)
Twiggy
2025
(archival footage)
Everything: The Real Thing Story
2020
Self
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
2017
Charles Dickens
Glam Rock at the BBC
2017
Self (archive footage)
The Black Prince
2017
Colonel Hurbon
The Guvnors
2014
Mickey Snr
Traveller
2013
Blackberry
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
2005
Mervyn's Grandfather
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
2004
Self
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
1992
Self
Journey of Honor
1991
Don Pedro
Hands Up!
1985
Self (1981 footage)
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
1984
Self
Pop Goes Christmas
1982
Self
Silver Dream Racer
1980
Nick Freeman
The Big Bus
1976
Bus Passenger
The Christmas Messenger
1975
The Storyteller (voice)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
1974
Self
Stardust
1974
Jim MacLaine
That'll Be The Day
1973
Jim MacLaine
📺 TV Shows (20)
Bring Back...
2005
Self - vocals
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
Self
The Frank Skinner Show
1995
Self
Heartbeat
1992
Johnny Lee
The River
1988
Davey Jackson
Countryfile
1988
Self - Participant
Daytime Live
1987
Self
Surprise, Surprise
1984
Self
The Laughter Show
1984
Self
Harty
1983
Self
Night Music
1982
Self (guest)
Wogan
1982
Self
Six Fifty-Five Special
1981
Self
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
Self
The Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
Self
The Val Doonican Music Show
1977
Self
Numéro un
1975
Self
Cher
1975
Self
Système 2
1975
Self