Actor David Essex OBE is an internationally renowned singer who was born in Plaistow, London on 23 July 1947. His father, Edward Albert Arthur Headington, was a Billingsgate fishmonger and his mother, Olive May (née Wotton), worked as a barmaid. Essex's grandfather, Thomas Wotton, was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during World War I. Essex was evacuated to Northamptonshire during the Bombing of London in 1940. He attended Chalk Farm Secondary Modern School and then left school to work at an advertising company. In 1963, he appeared in an episode of the British medical drama Emergency-Ward 10. His stage debut came later that year in the musical Godspell in London's West End. He made his film debut in the 1966 film Every Day's a Holiday, and gained popularity with his role as rocker Vince Taylor in the 1973 movie That'll Be the Day. In 1974, Essex had his first UK top-ten single with "Gonna Make You a Star", which reached number five. The song was used as the theme tune to the ITV talent show New Faces. In 1977, Essex had his second UK top-ten single with "Rock On", which reached number two. In 1979, he starred in the film Stardust, and also released the album David Essex. The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, and was certified platinum by the Britishonographic Industry (BPI). In 1980, Essex appeared in Breaking Glass.
David Essex album As Time Goes By, which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart. In 1983, Essex starred in the film That'll Be the Day. He also released the album Touching the Times, which peaked at number six on the UK Albums Chart. David first became famous when he auditioned for the role of Jesus in the London production of the musical Godspell and was chosen by enthusiastic US producers. In 1985, Essex appeared in the film Absolute Beginners. He also released the album On The Third Day, which peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart. In 1987, Essex appeared in the film The Wicked Lady. He also released the album Touching the Times, which peaked at number six on the UK Albums Chart. In 1989, Essex starred in the film Mister Johnson. He also released the album A Night to Remember, which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart. In 1990, Essex appeared in the film The Krays. He also released the album Romantic Warrior, which peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart. In 1991, Essex starred in the film Sandy Beach. He also released the album Forever, which peaked at number ten on the UK Albums Chart. In 1998, Essex appeared in the film My Life So Far.
He also released the album Believe in Me, which peaked at number seven on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the BPI. In 1999, Essex appeared in the film The Last September. He also released the album Voyage, which peaked at number eight on the UK Albums Chart. In 2000, Essex appeared in the film Here on Earth. He also released the album Solid Ground, which peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart. In 2001, Essex appeared in the film The Mummy Returns. He also released the album Express, which peaked at number ten on the UK Albums Chart and was certified silver by the BPI. He's also had twenty-three Top 30 singles in Britain alone, such as the Grammy-nominated Rock On. Not only did it top the charts in Britain and the USA, but Rock On sold over one million copies. David Essex's career has included combined concert performances, record sales, theatre roles, film composing, and successful television appearances. David Essex's career has included combined concert performances, record sales, theatre roles, film composing, and successful television appearances.
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