Acting · Born July 23, 1947
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.
MovieTwiggy
2025
as (archival footage)
MovieEverything: The Real Thing Story
2020
as Self
MovieGrimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
2017
as Charles Dickens
MovieGlam Rock at the BBC
2017
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Black Prince
2017
as Colonel Hurbon
MovieThe Guvnors
2014
as Mickey Snr
MovieTraveller
2013
as Blackberry
MovieWhat Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
2005
as Mervyn's Grandfather
TVBring Back...
2005
as Self - vocals
MovieKenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
2004
as Self
TVNever Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self
TVThe Frank Skinner Show
1995
as Self
TVHeartbeat
1992
as Johnny Lee
MovieAndrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
1992
as Self
MovieJourney of Honor
1991
as Don Pedro
TVThe River
1988
as Davey Jackson
TVCountryfile
1988
as Self - Participant
Daytime Live
1987
as Self
MovieHands Up!
1985
as Self (1981 footage)
MovieDavid Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
1984
as Self
TVSurprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
The Laughter Show
1984
as Self
Harty
1983
as Self
MoviePop Goes Christmas
1982
as Self
Night Music
1982
as Self (guest)
TVWogan
1982
as Self
TVSix Fifty-Five Special
1981
as Self
MovieSilver Dream Racer
1980
as Nick Freeman
TVFriday Night, Saturday Morning
1979
TVThe Cannon & Ball Show
1979
as Self
TVThe Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
as Self
The Val Doonican Music Show
1977
as Self
MovieThe Big Bus
1976
as Bus Passenger
MovieThe Christmas Messenger
1975
as The Storyteller (voice)
TVNuméro un
1975
as Self
TVCher
1975
as Self
Système 2
1975
as Self
TVMidi Première
1975
as Self
MovieThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
1974
as Self
MovieStardust
1974
as Jim MacLaine
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
TVRock Concert
1973
as Self
MovieThat'll Be The Day
1973
as Jim MacLaine
MovieAll Coppers Are...
1972
as Ronnie Briggs
Film '72
1971
as Self
MovieAssault
1971
as Man in Chemist Shop
TVCilla
1968
as Self
MovieSmashing Time
1967
as Beatnik (uncredited)
TVTop of the Pops
1964
as Self
Esther
as Self
