David Essex

David Essex

Born 1947-07-23 (age 78)
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Biography

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.

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Known For

The Big Bus
The Big Bus

1976

as Bus Passenger

Twiggy
Twiggy

2025

as (archival footage)

That'll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day

1973

as Jim MacLaine

Journey of Honor
Journey of Honor

1991

as Don Pedro

The Guvnors
The Guvnors

2014

as Mickey Snr

Assault
Assault

1971

as Man in Chemist Shop

Stardust
Stardust

1974

as Jim MacLaine

Hands Up!
Hands Up!

1985

as Self (1981 footage)

The Black Prince
The Black Prince

2017

as Colonel Hurbon

Silver Dream Racer
Silver Dream Racer

1980

as Nick Freeman

Traveller
Traveller

2013

as Blackberry

The Christmas Messenger
The Christmas Messenger

1975

as The Storyteller (voice)

Smashing Time
Smashing Time

1967

as Beatnik (uncredited)

All Coppers Are...
All Coppers Are...

1972

as Ronnie Briggs

Pop Goes Christmas
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?

2005

as Mervyn's Grandfather