David Essex
15 movies · 2 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 23, 1947 (age 79)
- Also known as
- David Albert Cook
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
David Essex: movies and TV shows
Acting (17)
- 2025 Twiggy
as (archival footage)
- 2017 Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
as Charles Dickens
- 2017 The Black Prince
as Colonel Hurbon
- 2014 The Guvnors
as Mickey Snr
- 2013 Traveller
as Blackberry
- 2005 What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
as Mervyn's Grandfather
- 1992
- 1991 Journey of Honor
as Don Pedro
- 1988
- 1980 Silver Dream Racer
as Nick Freeman
- 1976 The Big Bus
as Bus Passenger
- 1975 The Christmas Messenger
as The Storyteller (voice)
- 1974 Stardust
as Jim MacLaine
- 1973 That'll Be The Day
as Jim MacLaine
- 1972 All Coppers Are...
as Ronnie Briggs
- 1971 Assault
as Man in Chemist Shop
- 1967 Smashing Time
as Beatnik (uncredited)
Behind the camera (2)
- 1988
- 1980 Silver Dream Racer
Music
Talk shows and appearances (33)
- Upcoming
- 2020
- 2017
- 2005 Bring Back...
1 episode
- 2004
- 1996 Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1 episode
- 1995 The Frank Skinner Show
1 episode
- 1992
- 1988 Countryfile
1 episode
- 1987 Daytime Live
1 episode
- 1985
- 1984
- 1984 Surprise, Surprise
1 episode
- 1984 The Laughter Show
1 episode
- 1983 Harty
1 episode
- 1982
- 1982 Night Music
1 episode
- 1982 Wogan
1 episode
- 1981 Six Fifty-Five Special
1 episode
- 1979 Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1 episode
- 1979 The Cannon & Ball Show
1 episode
- 1978 The Kenny Everett Video Show
5 episodes
- 1977 The Val Doonican Music Show
1 episode
- 1975 Numéro un
4 episodes
- 1975 Cher
1 episode
- 1975 Système 2
1 episode
- 1975 Midi Première
1 episode
- 1974
- 1974 Dinah!
1 episode
- 1973 Rock Concert
2 episodes
- 1971 Film '72
1 episode
- 1968 Cilla
1 episode
- 1964 Top of the Pops
1 episode