David Essex

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David Essex

Acting 79 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…

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Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

6.6 1964 TV Show
Wogan

Wogan

5.3 1982 TV Show
Heartbeat

Heartbeat

7.2 1992 TV Show
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

7.1 1996 TV Show
Countryfile

Countryfile

5.4 1988 TV Show
Numéro un

Numéro un

7.5 1975 TV Show
Midi Première

Midi Première

9.0 1975 TV Show
Dinah!

Dinah!

7.0 1974 TV Show
Rock Concert

Rock Concert

8.3 1973 TV Show
The Frank Skinner Show

The Frank Skinner Show

7.5 1995 TV Show
The Big Bus

The Big Bus

5.3 1976 Movie
Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise

5.7 1984 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Twiggy

    Movie (archival footage)

  2. 2020
    Everything: The Real Thing Story

    Movie Self

  3. 2017
    Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World

    Movie Charles Dickens

  4. 2017
    Glam Rock at the BBC

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 2017
    The Black Prince

    Movie Colonel Hurbon

  6. 2014
    The Guvnors

    Movie Mickey Snr

  7. 2013
    Traveller

    Movie Blackberry

  8. 2005
    What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?

    Movie Mervyn's Grandfather

  9. 2005
    Bring Back...

    TV show Self - vocals

  10. 2004
    Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits

    Movie Self

  11. 1996
    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    TV show Self

  12. 1995
    The Frank Skinner Show

    TV show Self

  13. 1992
    Heartbeat

    TV show Johnny Lee

  14. 1992
    Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore

    Movie Self

  15. 1991
    Journey of Honor

    Movie Don Pedro

  16. 1988
    The River

    TV show Davey Jackson

More credits
  1. 1988
    Countryfile

    TV show Self - Participant

  2. 1987
    Daytime Live

    TV show Self

  3. 1985
    Hands Up!

    Movie Self (1981 footage)

  4. 1984
    David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

    Movie Self

  5. 1984
    Surprise, Surprise

    TV show Self

  6. 1984
    The Laughter Show

    TV show Self

  7. 1983
    Harty

    TV show Self

  8. 1982
    Pop Goes Christmas

    Movie Self

  9. 1982
    Night Music

    TV show Self (guest)

  10. 1982
    Wogan

    TV show Self

  11. 1981
    Six Fifty-Five Special

    TV show Self

  12. 1980
    Silver Dream Racer

    Movie Nick Freeman

  13. 1979
    Friday Night, Saturday Morning

    TV show

  14. 1979
    The Cannon & Ball Show

    TV show Self

  15. 1978
    The Kenny Everett Video Show

    TV show Self

  16. 1977
    The Val Doonican Music Show

    TV show Self

  17. 1976
    The Big Bus

    Movie Bus Passenger

  18. 1975
    The Christmas Messenger

    Movie The Storyteller (voice)

  19. 1975
    Numéro un

    TV show Self

  20. 1975
    Cher

    TV show Self

  21. 1975
    Système 2

    TV show Self

  22. 1975
    Midi Première

    TV show Self

  23. 1974
    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

    Movie Self

  24. 1974
    Stardust

    Movie Jim MacLaine