John Leyton

Actor

Born: February 17, 1939 (age 87)
From: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK

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.…

Filmography (18)

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)
The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
Self