John Leyton
February 17, 1939 (85 years old) in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
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
Credits
- 2013 ·A Life in the Death of Joe Meekas Self
- 2008 ·Telstar: The Joe Meek Storyas Sir Edward
- 2005 ·Colour Me Kubrickas Lord Charles Benson
- 2001 ·Jukebox Heroesas Self
- 1991 ·The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meekas Himself
- 1981 ·Baby Talkas Steve
- 1981 ·Dangerous Davies: The Last Detectiveas Dave Boot
- 1976 ·Schizoas Alan Falconer
- 1968 ·Krakatoa, East of Javaas Rigby
- 1966 ·Jerichoas
- 1966 ·The Idolas Timothy
- 1965 ·Every Day's a Holidayas Gerry Pullman
- 1965 ·Von Ryan's Expressas Lt. Orde
- 1964 ·Guns at Batasias Private Wilkes
- 1963 ·Ready Steady Go!as Self
- 1963 ·The Great Escapeas Willie 'Tunnel King'
- 1962 ·It's Trad, Dad!as Himself
- 1960 ·Bigglesas Ginger
- 1959 ·I'm All Right Jackas Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
- 1959 ·Danger Withinas POW (uncredited)