David Essex
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 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 numbers ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.
Filmography
Twiggy 2025
as (archival footage)
Everything: The Real Thing Story 2020
as Self
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World 2017
as Charles Dickens
Glam Rock at the BBC 2017
as Self (archive footage)
The Black Prince 2017
as Colonel Hurbon
The Guvnors 2014
as Mickey Snr
Traveller 2013
as Blackberry
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? 2005
as Mervyn's Grandfather
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits 2004
as Self
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore 1992
as Self
Journey of Honor 1991
as Don Pedro
Hands Up! 1985
as Self (1981 footage)
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 1984
as Self
Pop Goes Christmas 1982
as Self
Silver Dream Racer 1980
as Nick Freeman, Music
The Big Bus 1976
as Bus Passenger
The Christmas Messenger 1975
as The Storyteller (voice)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 1974
as Self
Stardust 1974
as Jim MacLaine
That'll Be The Day 1973
as Jim MacLaine
All Coppers Are... 1972
as Ronnie Briggs
Assault 1971
as Man in Chemist Shop
Smashing Time 1967
as Beatnik (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.