David Essex
Acting
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
2025Twiggy
(archival footage)
2020Everything: The Real Thing Story
Self
2017The Black Prince
Colonel Hurbon
2017Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Charles Dickens
2017Glam Rock at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2014The Guvnors
Mickey Snr
2013Traveller
Blackberry
2005What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Mervyn's Grandfather
2004Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Self
1992Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Self
1991Journey of Honor
Don Pedro
1985Hands Up!
Self (1981 footage)
1984David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Self
1982Pop Goes Christmas
Self
1980Silver Dream Racer
Nick Freeman
1976The Big Bus
Bus Passenger
1975The Christmas Messenger
The Storyteller (voice)
1974Stardust
Jim MacLaine
1974The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
Self
1973That'll Be The Day
Jim MacLaine
1972All Coppers Are...
Ronnie Briggs
1971Assault
Man in Chemist Shop
1967Smashing Time
Beatnik (uncredited)