David Essex

David Essex

Born: July 23, 1947
David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook on 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 numbers ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.

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Everything: The Real Thing Story
Title: Everything: The Real Thing Story
Character: Self
Released: January 24, 2020
Type: Movie
Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York - a journey of international stardom as Britain's pioneering million-selling soul and funk band.
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Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Title: Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
Character: Charles Dickens
Released: November 25, 2017
Type: Movie
The story of the 19th century clown, Joe Grimaldi, who is known as the man who invented pantomime.
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Glam Rock at the BBC
Title: Glam Rock at the BBC
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 15, 2017
Type: Movie
A spangly celebration of the outburst of far-out pop and fuzz-filled rock that lit up the British charts in the early 1970s. Top of the Pops is our primary arena and its gloriously gaudy visual effects are used here aplenty! The compilation also utilises footage from a selection of BBC concerts as well as from Crackerjack and Cilla. It features classic BBC TV performances from T. Rex, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Suzi Quatro, Slade, The Sweet, Elton John, Queen, Sparks and many more.
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The Black Prince
Title: The Black Prince
Character: Colonel Hurbon
Released: July 21, 2017
Type: Movie
The Black Prince follows the story of the last Sikh Maharaja — the son of the powerful ruler Ranjit Singh — who was placed on the throne at the age of five, after the death of his father. In 1849, the young prince was removed from the throne and eventually sent off to England. His attempts to return to India and reclaim his kingdom were subsequently thwarted by the British.
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The Guvnors
Title: The Guvnors
Character: Mickey Snr
Released: June 24, 2014
Type: Movie
The Guvnors is a violent thriller set amongst the clans and firms of South East London, bringing two generations together in brutal conflict.
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Traveller
Title: Traveller
Character: Blackberry
Released: December 7, 2013
Type: Movie
A year in the life of a half-breed Gypsy as he tries, against the odds, to adjust to the 21st century and leave his roots behind.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD. The programme is currently hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker from Monday-Thursday, with Chris Evans appearing instead of Baker on Fridays and relief presenters appearing when required.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD. The programme is currently hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker from Monday-Thursday, with Chris Evans appearing instead of Baker on Fridays and relief presenters appearing when required.
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What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Title: What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Character: Mervyn's Grandfather
Released: December 7, 2005
Type: Movie
Shot during the summer of 2005, this enigmatic film was the second collaboration between Saint Etienne and director Paul Kelly. It follows a young paperboy's adventure across London's last remaining wilderness in the Lea Valley on the eve of the Olympic development. A poetic ode to a metropolitan hinterland that has been forever changed by the impact of the 2012 Olympics games.
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Title: Bring Back...
Character: Self - vocals
Released: May 10, 2005
Type: TV
Bring Back... is a British television series comprising one-off shows where Justin Lee Collins tries to locate people from music, TV or film backgrounds to reunite them for a one-off performance or get-together. The series was broadcast on Channel 4.
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Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Title: Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Character: Self
Released: October 27, 2004
Type: Movie
A compilation of sketches taken from the television series. Characters include Sid Snot, Angry Of Mayfair, Marcel Wave and Brother Lee Love. Guests include: Terry Wogan, Michael Aspel, Cliff Richard, David Essex and Bernard Manning.
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Title: Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Released: November 12, 1996
Type: TV
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
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Title: The Frank Skinner Show
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 1995
Type: TV
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.
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Title: Heartbeat
Character: Johnny Lee
Released: April 10, 1992
Type: TV
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Title: Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1992
Type: Movie
Tracks include "The Phantom Of The Opera," "The Music Of The Night," "All I Ask Of You," "Tell Me On A Sunday," "Pie Jesu," "Amigos Para Siempre," "Love Changes Everything," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," "Oh, What A Circus," "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," "The First Man You Remember," "Anything But Lonely" and "Joseph Mega-Remix."
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Journey of Honor
Title: Journey of Honor
Character: Don Pedro
Released: April 27, 1991
Type: Movie
The son of a besieged Shogun in war-torn 17th century Japan travels to Spain to buy weaponry from the king.
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Title: The River
Character: Davey Jackson
Released: October 20, 1988
Type: TV
The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.
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Title: Daytime Live
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 1987
Type: TV
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Hands Up!
Title: Hands Up!
Character: Self (1981 footage)
Released: January 21, 1985
Type: Movie
The reunion of a group of former medical students results in a flood of bitter memories.
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David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Title: David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Character: Self
Released: June 12, 1984
Type: Movie
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. 1 Here It Comes Again - 2 The Whisper - 3 Down Again - 4 Me & My Girl (Night-Clubbing) - 5 Oh What A Circus - 6 Verity - 7 You're So Fierce - 8 Rock On - 9 Tahiti - 10 Lamplight - 11 Fishing For The Moon - 12 Second Hand Love - 13 Moonlight Dancing - 14 You Don't Know Like I Know - 15 Twist And Shout - 16 A Winter's Tale - 17 Silver Dream Machine - 18 On My Bike - 19 Medley
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Title: Surprise, Surprise
Character: Self
Released: May 6, 1984
Type: TV
Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for 14 series from 6 May 1984 to 5 September 1997, after which four annual specials were produced between 1998 to 2001. In 2012, the show returned after a 11-year hiatus. The revived version is produced by ITV Studios and presented by Holly Willoughby. The show is currently in its second series.
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Title: The Laughter Show
Character: Self
Released: April 7, 1984
Type: TV
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Title: Harty
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 1983
Type: TV
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Pop Goes Christmas
Title: Pop Goes Christmas
Character: Self
Released: December 26, 1982
Type: Movie
A musical special from Granada with David Essex, Mari Wilson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Shakin' Stevens, The Nolans, Toto Coelo, The Mighty Wah!, Musical Youth and Toyah performing festive classics.
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Title: Wogan
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 1982
Type: TV
Wogan is a British television chat show
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Title: Six Fifty-Five Special
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 1981
Type: TV
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Silver Dream Racer
Title: Silver Dream Racer
Character: Nick Freeman
Released: June 13, 1980
Type: Movie
David Essex stars as Nick Freeman, a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycle, and is determined to race it at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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Title: The Cannon & Ball Show
Character: Self
Released: July 28, 1979
Type: TV
A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.
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Title: The Kenny Everett Video Show
Character: Self
Released: July 3, 1978
Type: TV
The Kenny Everett Video Show (later renamed The Kenny Everett Video Cassette) was a British television comedy and music programme made by Thames Television for ITV from 3 July 1978 to 21 May 1981.
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Title: The Kenny Everett Video Show
Character: Self / Various Characters
Released: July 3, 1978
Type: TV
The Kenny Everett Video Show (later renamed The Kenny Everett Video Cassette) was a British television comedy and music programme made by Thames Television for ITV from 3 July 1978 to 21 May 1981.
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Title: The Val Doonican Music Show
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 1977
Type: TV
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The Big Bus
Title: The Big Bus
Character: Bus Passenger
Released: June 23, 1976
Type: Movie
The ultimate disaster film parody. A nuclear-powered bus is making its maiden non-stop trip from New York to Denver. The journey is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. Will the down-on-his-luck driver, with a reputation for eating his passengers, be able to complete the journey?
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Title: Numéro un
Character: Self
Released: April 5, 1975
Type: TV
A French variety show.
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Title: Cher
Character: Self
Released: February 16, 1975
Type: TV
Emmy Award nominated American variety show.
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Title: Système 2
Character: Self
Released: January 19, 1975
Type: TV
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Title: Midi Première
Character: Self
Released: January 6, 1975
Type: TV
Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
Title: The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
Character: Self
Released: December 22, 1974
Type: Movie
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
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Stardust
Title: Stardust
Character: Jim MacLaine
Released: October 24, 1974
Type: Movie
Jim MacLaine is now enjoying the nomadic 'gigs and groupies' life on tour with his band. When he achieves all his wildest dreams of international stardom, the sweet taste of success begins to turn sour.
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Title: Rock Concert
Character: Self
Released: September 27, 1973
Type: TV
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don Kirshner and syndicated to television stations. It premiered on September 27, 1973, with a performance by The Rolling Stones; its last episode was in 1981.
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That'll Be The Day
Title: That'll Be The Day
Character: Jim MacLaine
Released: May 13, 1973
Type: Movie
Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world of cheap sex and petty crime. But when that world comes to a shockingly brutal end, Jim returns home. As the local music scene explodes, Jim must decide between a life of adult responsibility or a new phenomenon called rock & roll.
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All Coppers Are...
Title: All Coppers Are...
Character: Ronnie Briggs
Released: January 24, 1972
Type: Movie
A young policeman and a small-time crook are both involved with the same girl.
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Assault
Title: Assault
Character: Man in Chemist Shop
Released: February 11, 1971
Type: Movie
After a schoolgirl is raped while taking a short cut through the local woods, and another murdered a few days later, the police are baffled. With the help of a reporter, and against the wishes of a local psychologist, a young schoolteacher uses herself as bait to lure the perpetrator out.
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Title: Sez Les
Character: Self - Special Guest
Released: April 30, 1969
Type: TV
Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire Television, airing on ITV from 1969 to 1976. Roy Barraclough also joined from series four and would go on to become Dawson's most recognisable sidekick. The two most notably appeared together in drag as characters Cissie and Ada. John Cleese, who had quit the Monty Python team's television series, was also present from 1974 in two complete seasons. Other cast members included Norman Chappell, Brian Glover, Brian Murphy and Kathy Staff. Music was provided by Syd Lawrence and his orchestra.
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Title: Cilla
Character: Self
Released: January 30, 1968
Type: TV
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
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Smashing Time
Title: Smashing Time
Character: Beatnik (uncredited)
Released: December 20, 1967
Type: Movie
Two young women arrive in London to make it big in show business, and become corrupted by money and fame in the process.
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Title: Top of the Pops
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1964
Type: TV
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.