
David Essex
Actor, Composer
23 July 1947 (78 years)
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
| 2024 | 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 |
| 2007 | War of the Servers · as Artilleryman |
| 2005 | What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? · as Mervyn's Grandfather |
| 2000 | The Wright Stuff · as Guest Panelist |
| 1992 | Heartbeat · as Johnny LeeOn Plex |
| 1992 | |
| 1991 | Journey of Honor · as Don Pedro |
| 1988 | The River · as Davey Jackson |
| 1985 | EastEnders · as Eddie Moon |
| 1980 | Silver Dream Racer · as Nick FreemanOn Plex |
| 1979 | |
| 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 | In the Devil's Garden · as Man In Chemist ShopOn Plex |
| 1967 | Smashing Time · as Beatnik (uncredited) |
| 1988 | The River · as Original Music Composer |
| 1980 | Silver Dream RacerOn Plex |












