David Essex was born on July 23, 1947 in Plaistow, London, England as David Albert Cook. He is an actor, known for TDR - The Devil's Rejects (2005), Trau keinem über 18 (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.

He recorded the hit song "Rock On" in 1974 which was remade 15 years later by singer/actor Michael Damian , formerly of Schatten der Leidenschaft (1973). Performed in musical versions of "Mutiny on the Bounty" and "She Stoops to Conquer." Nominated for a Grammy for his smash hit single "Rock On" in 1974. David starred as Jesus in the original London cast of "Godspell". The cast also included Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons as John the Baptist/Judas and Gay Soper of "Les Misérables" fame. Is a gypsy and is a past president of the Romany Union of Great Britain. Created the role of Che in the stage production of Andrew Lloyd Webber 's and Tim Rice 's musical "Evita" in London, appearing along with Elaine Paige and Joss Ackland . To this day, "Oh What a Circus" is one of his best numbers. Owns a 750cc Triumph T140E(S) Bonneville Electro which was presented to him by the workers of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd when he promoted the model with Formula 1 racing driver, James Hunt , to help their worker's co-operative at the famous Meriden factory.