David Essex
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 (49 titles)
7.7MovieTwiggy
(archival footage) · 2025
6.2MovieEverything: The Real Thing Story
Self · 2020
MovieGrimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Charles Dickens · 2017
6.5MovieGlam Rock at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · 2017
5.0MovieThe Black Prince
Colonel Hurbon · 2017
5.2MovieThe Guvnors
Mickey Snr · 2014
5.2MovieTraveller
Blackberry · 2013
7.2MovieWhat Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Mervyn's Grandfather · 2005
6.0ShowBring Back...
Self - vocals · 2005
MovieKenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Self · 2004
7.0ShowNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · 1996
7.5ShowThe Frank Skinner Show
Self · 1995
7.2ShowHeartbeat
Johnny Lee · 1992
MovieAndrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Self · 1992
5.1MovieJourney of Honor
Don Pedro · 1991
6.0ShowThe River
Davey Jackson · 1988
5.4ShowCountryfile
Self - Participant · 1988
Daytime Live
Self · 1987
5.6MovieHands Up!
Self (1981 footage) · 1985
MovieDavid Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Self · 1984
5.7ShowSurprise, Surprise
Self · 1984
The Laughter Show
Self · 1984
Harty
Self · 1983
MoviePop Goes Christmas
Self · 1982
Night Music
Self (guest) · 1982
5.3ShowWogan
Self · 1982
ShowSix Fifty-Five Special
Self · 1981
5.6MovieSilver Dream Racer
Nick Freeman · 1980
7.5ShowFriday Night, Saturday Morning
1979
ShowThe Cannon & Ball Show
Self · 1979