David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook, 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 number ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.
| Full Name | David Essex |
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Date Of Birth | July 23, 1947 |
| Place Of Birth | Plaistow, London, England, UK |
| Height | 1.77 m |
| Occupation | Musician, singer-songwriter, actor |
| Profession | Film Score Composer, Singer-songwriter, Actor, A Winter's Tale, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Susan Hallam-Wright (m. 2010), Carlotta Christy (m. 1997–2008), Maureen Neal (m. 1971–1996), A Winter's Tale, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star |
| Children | Verity Cook, Kit Cook, Billy Cook, Danny Cook, A Winter's Tale, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star |
| Parents | Albert Cook, Olive Cook, A Winter's Tale, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star |
| Nicknames | David Essex, Essex, David |
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| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best New Artist, BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Musical, A Winter's Tale, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star |
| Movies | The Guvnors, Kabuto, Hands Up!, Silver Dream Racer, The Big Bus, Stardust, That'll Be the Day, Octaman |
| TV Shows | The River |
| Star Sign | Leo |
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| 1 | Owns a 750cc Triumph T140E(S) Bonneville Electro which was presented to him by the workers of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd when he promoted the model with Formula 1 racing driver, James Hunt, to help their worker's co-operative at the famous Meriden factory. |
| 2 | Created the role of Che in the stage production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's and Tim Rice's musical "Evita" in London, appearing along with Elaine Paige and Joss Ackland. To this day, "Oh What a Circus" is one of his best numbers. |
| 3 | Is a gypsy and is a past president of the Romany Union of Great Britain. |
| 4 | David starred as Jesus in the original London cast of "Godspell". The cast also included Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons as John the Baptist/Judas and Gay Soper of "Les Misérables" fame. |
| 5 | Nominated for a Grammy for his smash hit single "Rock On" in 1974. |
| 6 | Performed in musical versions of "Mutiny on the Bounty" and "She Stoops to Conquer." |
| 7 | He recorded the hit song "Rock On" in 1974 which was remade 15 years later by singer/actor Michael Damian, formerly of The Young and the Restless (1973). |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Dream a Little Dream | 1989 | writer: "Rock On" |
| Happy Families | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985 |
| The Two Ronnies | 1982 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Cannon and Ball | 1982 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Silver Dream Racer | 1980 | performer: "Silver Dream Machine", "Looking for Someone" / writer: "Silver Dream Machine", "Looking for Someone", "I Think I'll Always Love You" |
| Top of the Pops | TV Series performer - 11 episodes, 1975 - 1980 writer - 5 episodes, 1975 - 1980 |
| Hi-Riders | 1978 | lyrics: "Rock On" / music: "Rock On" / performer: "Rock On" |
| All This and World War II | 1976 | Documentary performer: "Yesterday" |
| Stardust | 1974 | performer: "You Kept Me Waiting", "Take It Away", "Dea Sancta", "Stardust" / writer: "Stardust" |
| That'll Be the Day | 1973 | performer: "Rock On", "Singing The Blues" uncredited / writer: "Rock On" |
| Lorraine | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Sounds of the 80s | 2015 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Cut Snake | 2014 | performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" - as D. Essex |
| EastEnders | 2012 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Britain's Favourite Christmas Songs | 2011 | TV Movie documentary performer: "A Winter's Tale" |
| The Hooker with a Heart of Gold | 2010 | performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| Cold Case | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008 |
| War of the Servers | 2007 | performer: "Brave New World" |
| The Sopranos | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007 |
| Extras | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005 |
| The Long Weekend | 2005 | performer: "Hold Me Close" / writer: "Hold Me Close" |
| The Devil's Rejects | 2005 | performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" |
| Six Feet Under | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003 |
| For Earth Below | 2002 | Short performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" |
| Savage Honeymoon | 2000 | performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" |
| Dick | 1999 | performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" |
| Stars in Their Eyes | 1993-1999 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
| Car Trouble, Darlin' | 1994 | Short performer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" |
| Baywatch | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1994 writer - 1 episode, 1994 |
| New Year's Rockin' Eve 1990 | 1989 | TV Special writer: "Rock On" - uncredited |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The David Essex Story | Documentary completed | Himself |
| Lorraine | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Wright Stuff | 2005-2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Panelist / Guest Panelist |
| Mel & Sue | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Loose Women | 2003-2014 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Performer |
| Daybreak | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - LA Correspondent |
| The One Show | 2008-2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Himself |
| The 5 O'Clock Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Alan Titchmarsh Show | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Story of Light Entertainment | 2006 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Bring Back... The Christmas Number One | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? | 2005 | Documentary | Mervyn's Grandfather (voice) |
| Today with Des and Mel | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Afternoon Show | 2002 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| Kelly | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
| 10 Years of Heartbeat | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Liquid News | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live Talk | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Winton's Wonderland | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Frank Skinner Show | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| Noel's House Party | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Radio One Story | 1997 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Surprise Surprise! | 1993-1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| Barrymore | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mondo Rosso | 1995 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Live & Kicking | 1994 | TV Series | Himself |
| This Is Your Life | 1992 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Noel's Christmas Presents | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Royal Variety Performance 1989 | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Juke Box Jury | 1989 | TV Series | Himself - Panellist |
| The Noel Edmonds Saturday Roadshow | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live from Her Majesty's | 1984-1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| No 73 | 1985 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest / Himself |
| Aspel & Company | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Saturday Show | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
| Saturday Superstore | 1982-1983 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pop Quiz | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Two Ronnies | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Video Age | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| The David Essex Showcase | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| Cannon and Ball | 1982 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Get Set for Summer | 1981 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Kenny Everett Video Show | 1979-1981 | TV Series | Himself |
| Friday Night, Saturday Morning | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| Get It Together | 1980 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| On the Road | 1979 | TV Series documentary | Performer |
| Top of the Pops | 1973-1979 | TV Series | Himself / Gonna Make You A Star / Guest / ... |
| Numéro 1 | 1975-1978 | TV Series | Himself |
| Saturday Night at the Mill | 1978 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Basil Brush Show | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| Music-Hall à Provins | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1974-1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 17th Annual Grammy Awards | 1975 | TV Special | Himself |
| Dinah! | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| In Concert | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| Disco | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| Rock Concert | 1974-1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| 45 | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| Twiggs | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top à... | 1973-1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| In Session | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lift Off | 1970 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - As David & Rozaa |
| Set 'em Up Joe | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| Discotheque | 1968 | TV Series | Himself |
| Five O'Clock Club | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
