Quick Facts
Born:
1947-07-23
Birthplace:
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Credits:
49 Total Roles
David Essex
Acting
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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
The Big Bus
Bus Passenger
The Guvnors
Mickey Snr
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
Top of the Pops
Self
Heartbeat
Johnny Lee
Assault
Man in Chemist Shop
Stardust
Jim MacLaine
That'll Be The Day
Jim MacLaine
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Twiggy MOVIE | (archival footage) |
| 2020 | Everything: The Real Thing Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World MOVIE | Charles Dickens |
| 2017 | Glam Rock at the BBC MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | The Black Prince MOVIE | Colonel Hurbon |
| 2014 | The Guvnors MOVIE | Mickey Snr |
| 2013 | Traveller MOVIE | Blackberry |
| 2005 | What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? MOVIE | Mervyn's Grandfather |
| 2005 | Bring Back... TV | Self - vocals |
| 2004 | Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits MOVIE | Self |