Acting
David Essex
- Titles
- 22movies24TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19722017
- Leading roles
- 8top three billing
- Average score
57/100
- Highest rated
That'll Be The Day64/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 6 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.5average 2.6
- Showbiz3.2average 1.2
- Nostalgia5.2average 3.6
- Pop Culture3.2average 2.2
- Class & Capitalism4.1average 3.3
- Politics3.3average 2.6
- Wonder4.1average 3.4
- Romance4.3average 3.8
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.7, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.7, average 1.8
- Uncanny1.4, average 2.5
- Catharsis4.5, average 5.1
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 2
- Cultural Identity 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
162020s
1 titles
Twiggy (2025)
as (archival footage)
2010s
4 titles · average score 53
53
The Black Prince (2017)
as Colonel Hurbon
Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World (2017)
as Charles Dickens
54
The Guvnors (2014)
as Mickey Snr
Traveller (2013)
as Blackberry
2000s
1 titles
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? (2005)
as Mervyn's Grandfather
1990s
2 titles · average score 60
70
Heartbeat (1992)
TV show · as Johnny Lee
51
Journey of Honor (1991)
as Don Pedro
1980s
2 titles · average score 54
The River (1988)
TV show · as Davey Jackson
54
Silver Dream Racer (1980)
as Nick Freeman
1970s
5 titles · average score 58
54
The Big Bus (1976)
as Bus Passenger
61
Stardust (1974)
as Jim MacLaine
64
That'll Be The Day (1973)
as Jim MacLaine
All Coppers Are... (1972)
as Ronnie Briggs
53
Assault (1971)
as Man in Chemist Shop
1960s
1 titles · average score 60
60
Smashing Time (1967)
as Beatnik (uncredited)