John Dudley Leyton (born 17 February 1936) is an English actor and singer.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
Character:Self
Release Date:30/10/2013
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Character:Sir Edward
Release Date:19/06/2008
Colour Me Kubrick
Character:Lord Charles Benson
Release Date:06/10/2005
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
Character:Himself
Release Date:08/02/1991
Baby Talk
Character:Steve
Release Date:21/04/1981
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Character:Dave Boot
Release Date:04/01/1981
Schizo
Character:Alan Falconer
Release Date:11/11/1976
Krakatoa, East of Java
Character:Rigby
Release Date:26/12/1968
The Idol
Character:Timothy
Release Date:01/02/1966
Every Day's a Holiday
Character:Gerry Pullman
Release Date:14/07/1965
Von Ryan's Express
Character:Lt. Orde
Release Date:23/06/1965
Guns at Batasi
Character:Private Wilkes
Release Date:30/10/1964
The Great Escape
Character:Willie 'Tunnel King'
Release Date:03/07/1963
It's Trad, Dad!
Character:Himself
Release Date:30/03/1962
I'm All Right Jack
Character:Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
Release Date:18/08/1959
Danger Within
Character:POW (uncredited)
Release Date:17/02/1959
The Captain's Table
Character:Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)
Release Date:06/01/1959
Television Appearances
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