John Leyton
Actor
Born February 17, 1939 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.
Filmography
The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
Self
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
Self
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Sir Edward
Colour Me Kubrick
Lord Charles Benson
Jukebox Heroes
Self
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
Himself
Baby Talk
Steve
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Dave Boot
Schizo
Alan Falconer
The Nearly Man
Brian Griffin
Krakatoa, East of Java
Rigby
Jericho
Nicholas Gage
The Idol
Timothy
Every Day's a Holiday
Gerry Pullman
Von Ryan's Express
Lt. Orde
Guns at Batasi
Private Wilkes
Ready Steady Go!
Self
The Great Escape
Willie 'Tunnel King'
It's Trad, Dad!
Himself
Biggles
Ginger
I'm All Right Jack
Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
Danger Within
POW (uncredited)
The Captain's Table
Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)