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David Essex(I)

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David Essex in The Guvnors (2014)
Nick Freeman is a talented motorcycle racer but lacks a decent bike. Then his brother dies and Nick is left the bike he spent the last three years developing. The bike is revolutionary and Nick sees a way to pursue his dream.
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David Essex was born on July 23, 1947 in Plaistow, London, England as David Albert Cook. He is an Singer, Performer and actor, for The Devil's Rejects (2005), That'll Be the Day (1973) and Stardust (1974). He has been married to Susan Hallam-Wright since September 20, 2010. He was previously married to Carlotta Christy and Maureen Neal.
BornJuly 23, 1947
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    David Essex and Ringo Starr in That'll Be the Day (1973)
    That'll Be the Day
    6.6
    • Jim MacLaine
    • 1973
    The Devil's Rejects (2005)
    The Devil's Rejects
    6.7
    • Soundtrack("Rock On")
    • 2005
    Stardust: Une idole face à la foule (1974)
    Stardust: Une idole face à la foule
    6.5
    • Jim MacLaine
    • 1974
    La guerre des motos (1980)
    La guerre des motos
    5.5
    • Nick Freeman
    • 1980

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Billy Cook in Faded Glory (2020)
      Faded Glory
      Short
      • Albert
      • 2020
    • Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World (2017)
      Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World
      6.9
      Short
      • Charles Dickens
      • 2017
    • Shabana Azmi, Jason Flemyng, Keith Duffy, David Essex, Amanda Root, Rup Magon, and Satinder Sartaaj in The Black Prince (2017)
      The Black Prince
      5.7
      • Colonel Hurbon
      • 2017
    • Doug Allen and Harley Sulé in The Guvnors (2014)
      The Guvnors
      5.7
      • Mickey Snr
      • 2014
    • Traveller (2013)
      Traveller
      5.3
      • Blackberry
      • 2013
    • Tribe
      6.1
      • Blackberry
      • 2011
    • EastEnders (1985)
      EastEnders
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Eddie Moon
      • Eddie
      • 2011
    • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
      Heartbeat
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Johnny Lee
      • 2000
    • Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore (1992)
      Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
      7.9
      Video
      • 1992
    • Kabuto (1991)
      Kabuto
      5.4
      • Don Pedro
      • 1991
    • David Essex in The River (1988)
      The River
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Davey Jackson
      • 1988
    • Bobby Ball and Tommy Cannon in Cannon and Ball (1979)
      Cannon and Ball
      6.0
      TV Series
      • 1988
    • Lyrics by Tim Rice (1985)
      Lyrics by Tim Rice
      7.9
      Video
      • Che
      • Self (segment "Oh, What A Circus'
      • 'A Winter's Tale")
      • 1985
    • David Essex in David Essex: A Winter's Tale (1982)
      David Essex: A Winter's Tale
      Music Video
      • David Essex
      • 1982
    • Kenny Everett in The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
      The Kenny Everett Video Show
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Rock And Roller (uncredited)
      • 1980–1981

    Music Department

    • Martin Gore: Loverman EP2+ (2003)
      Martin Gore: Loverman EP2+
      Music Video
      • "Stardust" song
      • 2003
    • Roy's Raiders (1991)
      Roy's Raiders
      TV Series
      • writer: title song
      • 1991
    • David Essex in The River (1988)
      The River
      7.2
      TV Series
      • music arranger
      • music producer
      • singer: theme tune
      • 1988
    • David Essex in David Essex (1977)
      David Essex
      7.0
      TV Series
      • musical arrangements
      • 1977

    Composer

    • Def Leppard: Rock On (2006)
      Def Leppard: Rock On
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2006
    • Martin Gore: Stardust
      7.7
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Michael Damian: Rock On
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • David Essex in The River (1988)
      The River
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • La guerre des motos (1980)
      La guerre des motos
      5.5
      • Composer
      • 1980

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    Personal details

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    • Official site
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    • Height
      • 1.78 m
    • Born
      • July 23, 1947
      • Plaistow, London, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Susan Hallam-WrightSeptember 20, 2010 - present
    • Children
      • Billy Cook
    • Other works
      He acted in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical, "Evita," at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, England with Elaine Paige, Joss Ackland, Siobhan McCarthy and Mark Ryan in the cast. Harold Prince was the director.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Articles
      • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Is a gypsy and is a past president of the Romany Union of Great Britain.
    • Quotes
      A very warm and honest person and a performer of great depth, not really an introvert but where would we be without Gary Glitter, our leader?

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    • How old is David Essex?
      77 years old
    • When was David Essex born?
      July 23, 1947
    • Where was David Essex born?
      Plaistow, London, England, UK
    • What is David Essex's birth name?
      David Albert Cook
    • How tall is David Essex?
      5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters

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