
Actor
David Essex
Born 1947
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.
Acting

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · 1996

Heartbeat
Johnny Lee · 1992

Top of the Pops
Self · 1964

The Big Bus
Bus Passenger · 1976

Cilla
Self · 1968

The Kenny Everett Video Show
Self · 1978

The Guvnors
Mickey Snr · 2014

Midi Première
Self · 1975

That'll Be The Day
Jim MacLaine · 1973

The Christmas Messenger
The Storyteller (voice) · 1975

Rock Concert
Self · 1973

Twiggy
(archival footage) · 2025

All Coppers Are...
Ronnie Briggs · 1972

Assault
Man in Chemist Shop · 1971
Harty
Self · 1983

Stardust
Jim MacLaine · 1974

Smashing Time
Beatnik (uncredited) · 1967

The Frank Skinner Show
Self · 1995
The Laughter Show
Self · 1984

What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Mervyn's Grandfather · 2005

Cher
Self · 1975

Numéro un
Self · 1975

Dinah!
Self · 1974

Hands Up!
Self (1981 footage) · 1985