John Leyton
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.
Filmography (23 titles)
9.0MovieA Life in the Death of Joe Meek
Self · 2013
5.5MovieTelstar: The Joe Meek Story
Sir Edward · 2008
5.7MovieColour Me Kubrick
Lord Charles Benson · 2005
ShowJukebox Heroes
Self · 2001
8.0MovieThe Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
Himself · 1991
7.0MovieBaby Talk
Steve · 1981
6.2MovieDangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Dave Boot · 1981
5.6MovieSchizo
Alan Falconer · 1976
10.0ShowThe Nearly Man
Brian Griffin · 1974
5.8MovieKrakatoa, East of Java
Rigby · 1969
7.3ShowJericho
Nicholas Gage · 1966
4.9MovieThe Idol
Timothy · 1966
7.0MovieEvery Day's a Holiday
Gerry Pullman · 1965
7.1MovieVon Ryan's Express
Lt. Orde · 1965
7.1MovieGuns at Batasi
Private Wilkes · 1964
7.0ShowReady Steady Go!
Self · 1963
7.9MovieThe Great Escape
Willie 'Tunnel King' · 1963
5.7MovieIt's Trad, Dad!
Himself · 1962
7.5ShowBiggles
Ginger · 1960
6.6MovieI'm All Right Jack
Recruit to Detto (uncredited) · 1959
6.3MovieDanger Within
POW (uncredited) · 1959
6.0MovieThe Captain's Table
Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited) · 1959
MovieThe Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
Self ·