Personal Info
Known Credits
16
Gender
Male
Birthdate
1939-02-17 (86 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
Also Known For
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. Hi ...
Known For
Acting
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 --
Baby Talk
| Steve
1981 --
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
| Dave Boot
1976 --
Schizo
| Alan Falconer
1968 --
Krakatoa, East of Java
| Rigby
1966 --
The Idol
| Timothy
1965 --
Every Day's a Holiday
| Gerry Pullman
1965 --
Von Ryan's Express
| Lt. Orde
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)