Acting
David Essex
Born 1947-07-23
Department: 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring David Essex
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Top of the Pops
1964
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Wogan
1982
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Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
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Heartbeat
1992
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Countryfile
1988
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Midi Première
1975
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Dinah!
1974
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Rock Concert
1973
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Numéro un
1975
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The Big Bus
1976
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (52 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Twiggy | (archival footage) | Movie | 2025 |
 | Everything: The Real Thing Story | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World | Charles Dickens | Movie | 2017 |
 | Glam Rock at the BBC | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2017 |
 | The Black Prince | Colonel Hurbon | Movie | 2017 |
 | The Guvnors | Mickey Snr | Movie | 2014 |
 | Traveller | Blackberry | Movie | 2013 |
 | What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? | Mervyn's Grandfather | Movie | 2005 |
 | Bring Back... | Self - vocals | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits | Self | Movie | 2004 |
 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Self | TV Series | 1996 |
 | The Frank Skinner Show | Self | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Heartbeat | Johnny Lee | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore | Self | Movie | 1992 |
 | Journey of Honor | Don Pedro | Movie | 1991 |
 | The River | Davey Jackson | TV Series | 1988 |
| The River | Original Music Composer | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Countryfile | Self - Participant | TV Series | 1988 |
| Daytime Live | Self | TV Series | 1987 | |
 | Hands Up! | Self (1981 footage) | Movie | 1985 |
 | David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall | Self | Movie | 1984 |
 | Surprise, Surprise | Self | TV Series | 1984 |
| The Laughter Show | Self | TV Series | 1984 | |
| Harty | Self | TV Series | 1983 | |
 | Pop Goes Christmas | Self | Movie | 1982 |
| Night Music | Self (guest) | TV Series | 1982 | |
 | Wogan | Self | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Six Fifty-Five Special | Self | TV Series | 1981 |
 | Silver Dream Racer | Nick Freeman | Movie | 1980 |
| Silver Dream Racer | Music | Movie | 1980 |
 | Friday Night, Saturday Morning | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1979 |
 | The Cannon & Ball Show | Self | TV Series | 1979 |
 | The Kenny Everett Video Show | Self | TV Series | 1978 |
| The Val Doonican Music Show | Self | TV Series | 1977 | |
 | The Big Bus | Bus Passenger | Movie | 1976 |
 | The Christmas Messenger | The Storyteller (voice) | Movie | 1975 |
 | Numéro un | Self | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Cher | Self | TV Series | 1975 |
| Système 2 | Self | TV Series | 1975 | |
 | Midi Première | Self | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 | Self | Movie | 1974 |
 | Stardust | Jim MacLaine | Movie | 1974 |
 | Dinah! | Self | TV Series | 1974 |
 | Rock Concert | Self | TV Series | 1973 |
 | That'll Be The Day | Jim MacLaine | Movie | 1973 |
 | All Coppers Are... | Ronnie Briggs | Movie | 1972 |
| Film '72 | Self | TV Series | 1971 | |
 | Assault | Man in Chemist Shop | Movie | 1971 |
 | Cilla | Self | TV Series | 1968 |
 | Smashing Time | Beatnik (uncredited) | Movie | 1967 |
 | Top of the Pops | Self | TV Series | 1964 |
| Esther | Self | TV Series | — |