David Essex
Known for Acting · 49 credits
- Born
- 1947-07-23 (age 78)
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (26)
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self
Heartbeat
1992
as Johnny Lee
Wogan
1982
as Self
Midi Première
1975
as Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self
Numéro un
1975
as Self
Countryfile
1988
as Self - Participant
Dinah!
1974
as Self
Daytime Live
1987
as Self
The Frank Skinner Show
1995
as Self
Système 2
1975
as Self
Cher
1975
as Self
Surprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
Harty
1983
as Self
Rock Concert
1973
as Self
Cilla
1968
as Self
Bring Back...
2005
as Self - vocals
Six Fifty-Five Special
1981
as Self
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
as Self
The Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
as Self
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1979
The Val Doonican Music Show
1977
as Self
The River
1988
as Davey Jackson
The Laughter Show
1984
as Self
Night Music
1982
as Self (guest)
Esther
as Self
Movies (23)
The Big Bus
1976
as Bus Passenger
Twiggy
2025
as (archival footage)
Journey of Honor
1991
as Don Pedro
The Guvnors
2014
as Mickey Snr
Assault
1971
as Man in Chemist Shop
The Black Prince
2017
as Colonel Hurbon
Traveller
2013
as Blackberry
That'll Be The Day
1973
as Jim MacLaine
Stardust
1974
as Jim MacLaine
Smashing Time
1967
as Beatnik (uncredited)
Hands Up!
1985
as Self (1981 footage)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
1974
as Self
Silver Dream Racer
1980
as Nick Freeman
Everything: The Real Thing Story
2020
as Self
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
1984
as Self
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
2004
as Self
Glam Rock at the BBC
2017
as Self (archive footage)
All Coppers Are...
1972
as Ronnie Briggs
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
2005
as Mervyn's Grandfather
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
2017
as Charles Dickens
Pop Goes Christmas
1982
as Self
The Christmas Messenger
1975
as The Storyteller (voice)
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
1992
as Self
About David Essex
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. With 49 credits spanning from 1964 to 2025, David Essex has appeared in 23 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular David Essex Movies
- The Big Bus (1976) — as Bus Passenger
- Twiggy (2025) — as (archival footage)
- Journey of Honor (1991) — as Don Pedro
- The Guvnors (2014) — as Mickey Snr
- Assault (1971) — as Man in Chemist Shop
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