John Leyton
Birthday
1939/02/17 (85 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
Also know as
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Biography
John Dudley Leyton (born 17 February 1936) is an English actor and singer. Leyton as a singer is best known for his hit song "Johnny Remember Me" (written by Geoff Goddard and produced by Joe Meek), which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961 despite being banned by the BBC for its death references. His follow-up single, "Wild Wind", reached number two in the charts. Alongside singing, Leyton's acting career saw him appearing in television and films throughout the 1960s. Hi...Read more
Acting
(1965) Von Ryan's Express
as Lt. Orde
(1963) The Great Escape
as Willie 'Tunnel King'
(1976) Schizo
as Alan Falconer
(1964) Guns at Batasi
as Private Wilkes
(1962) It's Trad, Dad!
as Himself
(2013) A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
as Self
(1965) Every Day's a Holiday
as Gerry Pullman
(1966) The Idol
as Timothy
(1959) I'm All Right Jack
as Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
(1981) Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
as Dave Boot
(2005) Colour Me Kubrick
as Lord Charles Benson
(2008) Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
as Sir Edward
(1968) Krakatoa, East of Java
as Rigby
(1991) The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
as Himself
(1981) Baby Talk
as Steve
(1959) Danger Within
as POW (uncredited)
(1963) Ready Steady Go!
as Self
(1966) Jericho
as ---
(2001) Jukebox Heroes
as Self
(1960) Biggles
as Ginger