John Leyton
Acting 1939-02-17 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. Hi…
Known For
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The Great Escape
1963
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Jericho
1966
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Ready Steady Go!
1963
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Von Ryan's Express
1965
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Danger Within
1959
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Krakatoa, East of Java
1969
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I'm All Right Jack
1959
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Colour Me Kubrick
2005
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Guns at Batasi
1964
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Schizo
1976
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The Idol
1966
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008
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The Captain's Table
1959
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It's Trad, Dad!
1962
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Every Day's a Holiday
1965
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Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
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Baby Talk
1981
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A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
2013
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The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
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The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
1991