David Essex
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About
Pop singer-songwriter and actor who has scored seven top five U.K. singles, including "Hold Me Close" and "Gonna Make You a Star."
Before Fame
He had a brief soccer career with West Ham United's youth team and was a drummer for a local band before hitting it big.
Trivia
He is known to soap opera fans for his role as Eddie Moon on EastEnders.
Family Life
He married Susan Hallam-Wright in 2010. He has three sons and a daughter.
Associated With
He starred in the 1974 music drama Stardust with Larry Hagman.
