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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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Twiggy

David Essex will be

77 in Twiggy

as '(archival footage)'.

Fri, Mar 07 2025

Everything: The Real Thing Story

David Essex was

72 in Everything: The Real Thing Story

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 24 2020

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

Glam Rock at the BBC

David Essex was

70 in Glam Rock at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Sep 15 2017

The Black Prince

David Essex was

69 in The Black Prince

as 'Colonel Hurbon'.

Fri, Jul 21 2017

The Guvnors

David Essex was

66 in The Guvnors

as 'Mickey Snr'.

Tue, Jun 24 2014

Traveller

David Essex was

66 in Traveller

as 'Blackberry'.

Sat, Dec 07 2013

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

Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits

David Essex was

57 in Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 27 2004

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

Journey of Honor

David Essex was

43 in Journey of Honor

as 'Don Pedro'.

Sat, Apr 27 1991

Hands Up!

David Essex was

37 in Hands Up!

as 'Self (1981 footage)'.

Mon, Jan 21 1985

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

Pop Goes Christmas

David Essex was

35 in Pop Goes Christmas

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 26 1982

Silver Dream Racer

David Essex was

32 in Silver Dream Racer

as 'Nick Freeman'.

Fri, Jun 13 1980

The Big Bus

David Essex was

28 in The Big Bus

as 'Bus Passenger'.

Wed, Jun 23 1976

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

David Essex was

27 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 22 1974

Stardust

David Essex was

27 in Stardust

as 'Jim MacLaine'.

Thu, Oct 24 1974

That'll Be The Day

David Essex was

25 in That'll Be The Day

as 'Jim MacLaine'.

Sun, May 13 1973

All Coppers Are...

David Essex was

24 in All Coppers Are...

as 'Ronnie Briggs'.

Mon, Jan 24 1972

Assault

David Essex was

23 in Assault

as 'Man in Chemist Shop'.

Thu, Feb 11 1971

Smashing Time

David Essex was

20 in Smashing Time

as 'Beatnik (uncredited)'.

Wed, Dec 20 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The One Show

David Essex was

59+ in The One Show

as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Bring Back...

David Essex was

57+ in Bring Back...

as 'Self - vocals'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 10 2005

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

David Essex was

49+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996

The Frank Skinner Show

David Essex was

48+ in The Frank Skinner Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995

Heartbeat

David Essex was

44+ in Heartbeat

as 'Johnny Lee'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992

The River

David Essex was

41+ in The River

as 'Davey Jackson'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 20 1988

Daytime Live

David Essex was

40+ in Daytime Live

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987

Surprise, Surprise

David Essex was

36+ in Surprise, Surprise

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984

The Laughter Show

David Essex was

36+ in The Laughter Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 1984

Harty

David Essex was

36+ in Harty

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1983

Wogan

David Essex was

34+ in Wogan

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982

Six Fifty-Five Special

David Essex was

33+ in Six Fifty-Five Special

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981

The Cannon & Ball Show

David Essex was

32+ in The Cannon & Ball Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jul 28 1979

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

The Val Doonican Music Show

David Essex was

29+ in The Val Doonican Music Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 1977

Numéro un

David Essex was

27+ in Numéro un

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975

Cher

David Essex was

27+ in Cher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

Système 2

David Essex was

27+ in Système 2

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1975

Midi Première

David Essex was

27+ in Midi Première

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975

Rock Concert

David Essex was

26+ in Rock Concert

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1973

Sez Les

David Essex was

21+ in Sez Les

as 'Self - Special Guest'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 30 1969

Cilla

David Essex was

20+ in Cilla

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 30 1968

Top of the Pops

David Essex was

16+ in Top of the Pops

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964