Portrait of David Essex

David Essex

Bio: David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook on 23 July 1947) 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
Born: Wed, Jul 23 1947
David Essex is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Everything: The Real Thing Story
Everything: The Real Thing Story
David Essex was
72 in Everything: The Real Thing Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 24 2020
Poster of Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
David Essex was
70 in Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
as 'Charles Dickens'.
Sat, Nov 25 2017
Poster of Glam Rock at the BBC
Glam Rock at the BBC
David Essex was
70 in Glam Rock at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 15 2017
Poster of The Black Prince
The Black Prince
David Essex was
69 in The Black Prince
as 'Colonel Hurbon'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of The Guvnors
The Guvnors
David Essex was
66 in The Guvnors
as 'Mickey Snr'.
Tue, Jun 24 2014
Poster of Traveller
Traveller
David Essex was
66 in Traveller
as 'Blackberry'.
Sat, Dec 07 2013
Poster of What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
David Essex was
58 in What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
as 'Mervyn's Grandfather'.
Wed, Dec 07 2005
Poster of Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
David Essex was
57 in Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
David Essex was
44 in Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Journey of Honor
Journey of Honor
David Essex was
43 in Journey of Honor
as 'Don Pedro'.
Sat, Apr 27 1991
Poster of Hands Up!
Hands Up!
David Essex was
37 in Hands Up!
as 'Self (1981 footage)'.
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
David Essex was
36 in David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 12 1984
Poster of Pop Goes Christmas
Pop Goes Christmas
David Essex was
35 in Pop Goes Christmas
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 26 1982
Poster of Silver Dream Racer
Silver Dream Racer
David Essex was
32 in Silver Dream Racer
as 'Nick Freeman'.
Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of The Big Bus
The Big Bus
David Essex was
28 in The Big Bus
as 'Bus Passenger'.
Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
David Essex was
27 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 22 1974
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
David Essex was
27 in Stardust
as 'Jim MacLaine'.
Thu, Oct 24 1974
Poster of That'll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day
David Essex was
25 in That'll Be The Day
as 'Jim MacLaine'.
Sun, May 13 1973
Poster of All Coppers Are...
All Coppers Are...
David Essex was
24 in All Coppers Are...
as 'Ronnie Briggs'.
Mon, Jan 24 1972
Poster of Assault
Assault
David Essex was
23 in Assault
as 'Man in Chemist Shop'.
Thu, Feb 11 1971
Poster of Smashing Time
Smashing Time
David Essex was
20 in Smashing Time
as 'Beatnik (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 20 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
David Essex was
59+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Bring Back...
Bring Back...
David Essex was
57+ in Bring Back...
as 'Self - vocals'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
David Essex was
49+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
David Essex was
48+ in The Frank Skinner Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
David Essex was
44+ in Heartbeat
as 'Johnny Lee'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of The River
The River
David Essex was
41+ in The River
as 'Davey Jackson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 20 1988
Poster of Daytime Live
Daytime Live
David Essex was
40+ in Daytime Live
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987
Poster of Surprise, Surprise
Surprise, Surprise
David Essex was
36+ in Surprise, Surprise
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984
Poster of The Laughter Show
The Laughter Show
David Essex was
36+ in The Laughter Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 1984
Poster of Harty
Harty
David Essex was
36+ in Harty
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1983
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
David Essex was
34+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Six Fifty-Five Special
Six Fifty-Five Special
David Essex was
33+ in Six Fifty-Five Special
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of The Cannon & Ball Show
The Cannon & Ball Show
David Essex was
32+ in The Cannon & Ball Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 28 1979
Poster of The Kenny Everett Video Show
The Kenny Everett Video Show
David Essex was
30+ in The Kenny Everett Video Show
as 'Self, Self / Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978
Poster of The Val Doonican Music Show
The Val Doonican Music Show
David Essex was
29+ in The Val Doonican Music Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 1977
Poster of Numéro un
Numéro un
David Essex was
27+ in Numéro un
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
David Essex was
27+ in Cher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975
Poster of Système 2
Système 2
David Essex was
27+ in Système 2
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1975
Poster of Midi Première
Midi Première
David Essex was
27+ in Midi Première
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Rock Concert
Rock Concert
David Essex was
26+ in Rock Concert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1973
Poster of Sez Les
Sez Les
David Essex was
21+ in Sez Les
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of Cilla
Cilla
David Essex was
20+ in Cilla
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 30 1968
Poster of Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
David Essex was
16+ in Top of the Pops
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964