Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1939-02-17 (85 years)
- Place of BirthFrinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
- Also Known As-
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...Read More
Known For
Acting Career
- 2008
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
As: Sir Edward
- 2005
Colour Me Kubrick
As: Lord Charles Benson
- 1981
Baby Talk
As: Steve
- 1981
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
As: Dave Boot
- 1976
Schizo
As: Alan Falconer
- 1968
Krakatoa, East of Java
As: Rigby
- 1966
The Idol
As: Timothy
- 1965
Every Day's a Holiday
As: Gerry Pullman
- 1965
Von Ryan's Express
As: Lt. Orde
- 1964
Guns at Batasi
As: Private Wilkes
- 1963
The Great Escape
As: Willie 'Tunnel King'
- 1960
Biggles
As: Ginger
- 1959
I'm All Right Jack
As: Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
- 1959
Danger Within
As: POW (uncredited)