

Acting
Birthday: July 23, 1947 (78)
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
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Twiggy (2025)Age: 78as (archival footage)
The Black Prince (2017)Age: 70as Colonel Hurbon
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World (2017)Age: 70as Charles Dickens
The Guvnors (2014)Age: 67as Mickey Snr
Traveller (2013)Age: 66as Blackberry
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? (2005)Age: 58as Mervyn's Grandfather
Heartbeat (1992)Age: 45as Johnny Lee
Journey of Honor (1991)Age: 44as Don Pedro
The River (1988)Age: 41as Davey Jackson
Silver Dream Racer (1980)Age: 33as Nick Freeman
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