Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 17, 1939
Place of Birth:
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
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John Leyton
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. His films included The Great Escape, Guns at Batasi, Von Ryan's Express and Krakatoa, East of Java. In 2009 he also had a small role in the film Telstar, a biopic based on Joe Meek's life in which Leyton himself was portrayed by Callum Dixon.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | A Life in the Death of Joe Meek | Self |
| 2008 | Telstar: The Joe Meek Story | Sir Edward |
| 2005 | Colour Me Kubrick | Lord Charles Benson |
| 1991 | The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek | Himself |
| 1981 | Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective | Dave Boot |
| 1981 | Baby Talk | Steve |
| 1976 | Schizo | Alan Falconer |
| 1968 | Krakatoa, East of Java | Rigby |
| 1966 | The Idol | Timothy |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | Lt. Orde |
| 1965 | Every Day's a Holiday | Gerry Pullman |
| 1964 | Guns at Batasi | Private Wilkes |
| 1963 | The Great Escape | Willie 'Tunnel King' |
| 1962 | It's Trad, Dad! | Himself |
| 1959 | I'm All Right Jack | Recruit to Detto (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Danger Within | POW (uncredited) |
| The Unexpected Return of Mr Meek | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jukebox Heroes | Self |
| 1966 | Jericho | |
| 1963 | Ready Steady Go! | Self |
| 1960 | Biggles | Ginger |