David Essex

David Essex

77 · Born: Jul 23, 1947

Personal Details

BornJul 23, 1947 Plaistow, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Susan Hallam-Wright

    ( Sep 20, 2010 to May 25, 2025 )
  • Carlotta Christy

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Maureen Neal

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

David Essex, a renowned singer, performer, and actor, was born on July 23, 1947, in Plaistow, London, England, under the name David Albert Cook. This multifaceted individual has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in films such as The Devil's Rejects (2005),That'll Be the Day (1973),and Stardust (1974).

Throughout his life, David Essex has been blessed with a loving family. He has been married to Susan Hallam-Wright since September 20, 2010, and has previously been married to Carlotta Christy and Maureen Neal.

Career

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2025
Twiggy
Twiggy as (archival footage)
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2017
The Black Prince
The Black Prince as Colonel Hurbon
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2014
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2013
Traveller
Traveller as Blackberry
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2005
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1988
The River
The River as Davey Jackson
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1980
Silver Dream Racer
Silver Dream Racer as Nick Freeman
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1976
The Big Bus
The Big Bus as Bus Passenger
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1974
Stardust
Stardust as Jim MacLaine
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1973
That'll Be the Day
That'll Be the Day as Jim MacLaine
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1972
All Coppers Are...
All Coppers Are... as Ronnie Briggs
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1971
In the Devil's Garden
In the Devil's Garden as Man in Chemist Shop
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1967
Smashing Time
Smashing Time as Beatnik (uncredited)
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2020
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1984