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.
Acted in 18
2020s
- 2025
Twiggy
(archival footage)
2010s
- 2017
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Charles Dickens
The Black Prince
Colonel Hurbon
- 2014
- 2013
Traveller
Blackberry
2000s
- 2005
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Mervyn's Grandfather
1990s
- 1992
- 1991
Journey of Honor
Don Pedro
1980s
- 1988
The River
Davey Jackson · 6 episodes
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
- 1976
- 1975
The Christmas Messenger
The Storyteller (voice)
- 1974
Stardust
Jim MacLaine
- 1973
That'll Be The Day
Jim MacLaine
- 1972
All Coppers Are...
Ronnie Briggs
- 1971
Assault
Man in Chemist Shop
1960s
- 1967
Sound 2
1980s
- 1988
The River
Original Music Composer
- 1980
Appearances24
2020s
- 2020
2010s
- 2017
Glam Rock at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2005
- 2004
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Self
1990s
- 1996
- 1995
- 1992
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Self
1980s
- 1988
- 1985
Hands Up!
Self (1981 footage)
- 1984
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Self
- 1982
Pop Goes Christmas
Self
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1978
The Kenny Everett Video Show
Self · 5 episodes
- 1975
- 1974
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
Self
- 1973
1960s
- 1968
- 1964
