David Essex
Acting
Born 1947-07-23
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.
Known For
Popular credits
The Big Bus
Bus Passenger
The Guvnors
Mickey Snr
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
Top of the Pops
Self
Heartbeat
Johnny Lee
Assault
Man in Chemist Shop
Stardust
Jim MacLaine
That'll Be The Day
Jim MacLaine
Silver Dream Racer
Nick Freeman
The Black Prince
Colonel Hurbon
Journey of Honor
Don Pedro
Smashing Time
Beatnik (uncredited)
Hands Up!
Self (1981 footage)
The Kenny Everett Video Show
Self
All Coppers Are...
Ronnie Briggs
Wogan
Self
Countryfile
Self - Participant
Twiggy
(archival footage)
The River
Davey Jackson
Traveller
Blackberry