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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Filmography
all 45
self 28
Movies 23
TV Shows 22
(archival footage)

Twiggy (2025)
Movie
Charles Dickens

Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World (2017)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Glam Rock at the BBC (2017)
Movie
Colonel Hurbon

The Black Prince (2017)
Movie
Mickey Snr

The Guvnors (2014)
Movie
Blackberry

Traveller (2013)
Movie
Self - Guest / Self

The One Show (2006)
TV
Mervyn's Grandfather

What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? (2005)
Movie
Self - vocals

Bring Back... (2005)
TV
Johnny Lee

Heartbeat (1992)
TV
9
Don Pedro

Journey of Honor (1991)
Movie
Davey Jackson

The River (1988)
TV
Self (1981 footage)

Hands Up! (1985)
Movie
Self

Harty (1983)
TV
Self

Wogan (1982)
TV
Nick Freeman

Silver Dream Racer (1980)
Movie
Bus Passenger

The Big Bus (1976)
Movie
3.38
Self

Cher (1975)
TV
Jim MacLaine

Stardust (1974)
Movie
Jim MacLaine

That'll Be The Day (1973)
Movie
Ronnie Briggs

All Coppers Are... (1972)
Movie
Man in Chemist Shop

Assault (1971)
Movie
Self

Cilla (1968)
TV
Beatnik (uncredited)

Smashing Time (1967)
Movie
The Storyteller

The Christmas Messenger
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1947-07-23 (77 years old)
Birth PlacePlaistow, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsDavid Albert Cook
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
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