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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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Poster of Twiggy

David Essex will be 77 in Twiggy as '(archival footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2025

Poster of Everything: The Real Thing Story

Everything: The Real Thing Story

David Essex was 72 in Everything: The Real Thing Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2017

Poster of The Black Prince

The Black Prince

David Essex was 69 in The Black Prince as 'Colonel Hurbon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2017

Poster of The Guvnors

David Essex was 66 in The Guvnors as 'Mickey Snr'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 2014

Poster of Traveller

David Essex was 66 in Traveller as 'Blackberry'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Poster of Journey of Honor

Journey of Honor

David Essex was 43 in Journey of Honor as 'Don Pedro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1991

Poster of Hands Up!

David Essex was 37 in Hands Up! as 'Self (1981 footage)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1984

Poster of Pop Goes Christmas

Pop Goes Christmas

David Essex was 35 in Pop Goes Christmas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1982

Poster of Silver Dream Racer

Silver Dream Racer

David Essex was 32 in Silver Dream Racer as 'Nick Freeman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980

Poster of The Big Bus

David Essex was 28 in The Big Bus as 'Bus Passenger'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1974

Poster of Stardust

David Essex was 27 in Stardust as 'Jim MacLaine'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1973

Poster of All Coppers Are...

All Coppers Are...

David Essex was 24 in All Coppers Are... as 'Ronnie Briggs'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1972

Poster of Assault

David Essex was 23 in Assault as 'Man in Chemist Shop'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1971

Poster of Smashing Time

David Essex was 20 in Smashing Time as 'Beatnik (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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

David Essex was 59+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Poster of Bring Back...

David Essex was 57+ in Bring Back... as 'Self - vocals'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995

Poster of Heartbeat

David Essex was 44+ in Heartbeat as 'Johnny Lee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992

Poster of The River

David Essex was 41+ in The River as 'Davey Jackson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 20 1988

Poster of Daytime Live

David Essex was 40+ in Daytime Live as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987

Poster of Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise

David Essex was 36+ in Surprise, Surprise as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 1984

Poster of Harty

David Essex was 36+ in Harty as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1983

Poster of Wogan

David Essex was 34+ in Wogan as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 1977

Poster of Numéro un

David Essex was 27+ in Numéro un as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975

Poster of Cher

David Essex was 27+ in Cher as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

Poster of Système 2

David Essex was 27+ in Système 2 as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1975

Poster of Midi Première

David Essex was 27+ in Midi Première as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975

Poster of Rock Concert

David Essex was 26+ in Rock Concert as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1973

Poster of Sez Les

David Essex was 21+ in Sez Les as 'Self - Special Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 30 1969

Poster of Cilla

David Essex was 20+ in Cilla as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964