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.
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David Essex is an English singer-songwriter and actor recognized for his prominent roles in British cinema and West End theatre productions.
He is best known for starring as Jim MacLaine in the drama films That'll Be the Day and Stardust, as well as his extensive UK music and stage career.
He gained widespread acclaim starring in stage musicals including Godspell and Evita. Explore his full performance history on Mood.
