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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 23, 1947
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David Essex
Biography
David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook on 23 July 1947) 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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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Twiggy | (archival footage) |
| 2020 | Everything: The Real Thing Story | Self |
| 2017 | The Black Prince | Colonel Hurbon |
| 2017 | Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World | Charles Dickens |
| 2017 | Glam Rock at the BBC | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | The Guvnors | Mickey Snr |
| 2013 | Traveller | Blackberry |
| 2005 | What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? | Mervyn's Grandfather |
| 2004 | Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits | Self |
| 1992 | Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore | Self |
| 1991 | Journey of Honor | Don Pedro |
| 1985 | Hands Up! | Self (1981 footage) |
| 1984 | David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall | Self |
| 1982 | Pop Goes Christmas | Self |
| 1980 | Silver Dream Racer | Nick Freeman |
| 1976 | The Big Bus | Bus Passenger |
| 1974 | Stardust | Jim MacLaine |
| 1974 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 | Self |
| 1973 | That'll Be The Day | Jim MacLaine |
| 1972 | All Coppers Are... | Ronnie Briggs |
| 1971 | Assault | Man in Chemist Shop |
| 1967 | Smashing Time | Beatnik (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The One Show | Self - Guest |
| 2006 | The One Show | Self |
| 2005 | Bring Back... | Self - vocals |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Self |
| 1995 | The Frank Skinner Show | Self |
| 1992 | Heartbeat | Johnny Lee |
| 1988 | The River | Davey Jackson |
| 1988 | Countryfile | Self - Participant |
| 1987 | Daytime Live | Self |
| 1984 | Surprise, Surprise | Self |
| 1984 | The Laughter Show | Self |
| 1983 | Harty | Self |
| 1982 | Wogan | Self |
| 1981 | Six Fifty-Five Special | Self |
| 1979 | The Cannon & Ball Show | Self |
| 1978 | The Kenny Everett Video Show | Self |
| 1977 | The Val Doonican Music Show | Self |
| 1975 | Cher | Self |
| 1975 | Numéro un | Self |
| 1975 | Système 2 | Self |
| 1975 | Midi Première | Self |
| 1973 | Rock Concert | Self |
| 1968 | Cilla | Self |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops | Self |