David Essex
Acting
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.
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Movies (23)
Twiggy2025(archival footage)
Everything: The Real Thing Story2020Self
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World2017Charles Dickens
Glam Rock at the BBC2017Self (archive footage)
The Black Prince2017Colonel Hurbon
The Guvnors2014Mickey Snr
Traveller2013Blackberry
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?2005Mervyn's Grandfather
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits2004Self
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore1992Self
Journey of Honor1991Don Pedro
Hands Up!1985Self (1981 footage)
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall1984Self
Pop Goes Christmas1982Self
Silver Dream Racer1980Nick Freeman
The Big Bus1976Bus Passenger
The Christmas Messenger1975The Storyteller (voice)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 19741974Self
Stardust1974Jim MacLaine
That'll Be The Day1973Jim MacLaine
All Coppers Are...1972Ronnie Briggs
Assault1971Man in Chemist Shop
Smashing Time1967Beatnik (uncredited)
Shows (27)
Bring Back...2005Self - vocals
Never Mind the Buzzcocks1996Self
The Frank Skinner Show1995Self
Heartbeat1992Johnny Lee
The River1988Davey Jackson
Countryfile1988Self - Participant- Daytime Live1987Self
Surprise, Surprise1984Self- The Laughter Show1984Self
- Harty1983Self
- Night Music1982Self (guest)
Wogan1982Self
Six Fifty-Five Special1981Self
Friday Night, Saturday Morning1979
The Cannon & Ball Show1979Self
The Kenny Everett Video Show1978Self- The Val Doonican Music Show1977Self
Numéro un1975Self
Cher1975Self- Système 21975Self
Midi Première1975Self
Dinah!1974Self
Rock Concert1973Self- Film '721971Self
Cilla1968Self
Top of the Pops1964Self- EstherSelf