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John Leyton

Known For
Acting

Known Credits
23

Gender
Male

Birthday
February 17, 1939 (87 years old)

Place of Birth
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK

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

Acting

2013A Life in the Death of Joe Meekas Self
2008Telstar: The Joe Meek Storyas Sir Edward
2005Colour Me Kubrickas Lord Charles Benson
2001Jukebox Heroesas Self
1991The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meekas Himself
1981Baby Talkas Steve
1981Dangerous Davies: The Last Detectiveas Dave Boot
1976Schizoas Alan Falconer
1974The Nearly Manas Brian Griffin
1969Krakatoa, East of Javaas Rigby
1966Jerichoas Nicholas Gage
1966The Idolas Timothy
1965Every Day's a Holidayas Gerry Pullman
1965Von Ryan's Expressas Lt. Orde
1964Guns at Batasias Private Wilkes
1963Ready Steady Go!as Self
1963The Great Escapeas Willie 'Tunnel King'
1962It's Trad, Dad!as Himself
1960Bigglesas Ginger
1959I'm All Right Jackas Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
1959Danger Withinas POW (uncredited)
1959The Captain's Tableas Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)
The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meekas Self

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