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.
Filmography
all 20
Movies 15
self 5
TV Shows 5
Self
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek (2013)
Movie
Sir Edward
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008)
Movie
Lord Charles Benson
Colour Me Kubrick (2005)
Movie
Self - Interviewee
Jukebox Heroes (2001)
TV
Himself
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek (1991)
Movie
Steve
Baby Talk (1981)
Movie
Dave Boot
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981)
Movie
Alan Falconer
Schizo (1976)
Movie
Rigby
Krakatoa, East of Java (1968)
Movie
Nicholas Gage
Jericho (1966)
TV
Timothy
The Idol (1966)
Movie
Gerry
Every Day's a Holiday (1965)
Movie
Lt. Orde
Von Ryan's Express (1965)
Movie
Private Wilkes
Guns at Batasi (1964)
Movie
Self
Ready Steady Go! (1963)
TV
Willie 'Tunnel King'
The Great Escape (1963)
Movie
4.93
Self
It's Trad, Dad! (1962)
Movie
Ginger
Biggles (1960)
TV
Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack (1959)
Movie
1
Brian Griffin
The Nearly Man
TV
Ratings
Average 5.44
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1959
1964
1968
1976
2013
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1936-02-17 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceFrinton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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