John Leyton
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
2013
as Self
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008
as Sir Edward
Colour Me Kubrick
2005
as Lord Charles Benson
Jukebox Heroes
2001
as Self
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
1991
as Himself
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
as Dave Boot
Baby Talk
1981
as Steve
Send in the Girls
1978
as Ben
Schizo
1976
as Alan Falconer
The Nearly Man
1974
as Brian Griffin
Krakatoa, East of Java
1969
as Rigby
The Idol
1966
as Timothy
Jericho
1966
as Nicholas Gage
Von Ryan's Express
1965
as Lt. Orde
Every Day's a Holiday
1965
as Gerry Pullman
Guns at Batasi
1964
as Private Wilkes
The Great Escape
1963
as Willie 'Tunnel King'
Ready Steady Go!
1963
as Self
It's Trad, Dad!
1962
as Himself
The Johnny Leyton Touch
1961
as Self
Biggles
1960
as Ginger
I'm All Right Jack
1959
as Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
Danger Within
1959
as POW (uncredited)
The Captain's Table
1959
as Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)