David Essex
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Pop Goes Christmas
as Self
1982
Silver Dream Racer
as Nick Freeman
1980
Stardust
as Jim MacLaine
1974
That'll Be The Day
as Jim MacLaine
1973
Journey of Honor
as Don Pedro
1991
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
as Self
2004
The Big Bus
as Bus Passenger
1976
Hands Up!
as Self (1981 footage)
1985
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
as Self
1984
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
as Self
1974
The Guvnors
as Mickey Snr
2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
as Self
1992
All Coppers Are...
as Ronnie Briggs
1972
The Black Prince
as Colonel Hurbon
2017
Smashing Time
as Beatnik (uncredited)
1967
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
as Charles Dickens
2017
Traveller
as Blackberry
2013
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
as Mervyn's Grandfather
2005
Assault
as Man in Chemist Shop
1971
Everything: The Real Thing Story
as Self
2020
TV Appearances
The Kenny Everett Video Show
as Self
1978
Surprise, Surprise
as Self
1984
Heartbeat
as Johnny Lee
1992
Rock Concert
as Self
1973
Bring Back...
as Self - vocals
2005
The River
as Davey Jackson
1988
Harty
as Self
1983
The Laughter Show
as Self
1984
The Frank Skinner Show
as Self
1995
The Val Doonican Music Show
as Self
1977
Six Fifty-Five Special
as Self
1981
Cher
as Self
1975