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