John Leyton
Acting
Born: 1939-02-17 · Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
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
🎬 Movies (17)
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
2013
Self
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008
Sir Edward
Colour Me Kubrick
2005
Lord Charles Benson
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
1991
Himself
Baby Talk
1981
Steve
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
Dave Boot
Schizo
1976
Alan Falconer
Krakatoa, East of Java
1969
Rigby
The Idol
1966
Timothy
Every Day's a Holiday
1965
Gerry Pullman
Von Ryan's Express
1965
Lt. Orde
Guns at Batasi
1964
Private Wilkes
The Great Escape
1963
Willie 'Tunnel King'
It's Trad, Dad!
1962
Himself
I'm All Right Jack
1959
Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
Danger Within
1959
POW (uncredited)
The Captain's Table
1959
Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)
