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