Acting · Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK · Born February 17, 1939
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.
MovieA Life in the Death of Joe Meek
2013
as Self
MovieTelstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008
as Sir Edward
MovieColour Me Kubrick
2005
as Lord Charles Benson
TVJukebox Heroes
2001
as Self
MovieThe Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
1991
as Himself
MovieBaby Talk
1981
as Steve
MovieDangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
as Dave Boot
MovieSchizo
1976
as Alan Falconer
TVThe Nearly Man
1974
as Brian Griffin
MovieKrakatoa, East of Java
1969
as Rigby
TVJericho
1966
as Nicholas Gage
MovieThe Idol
1966
as Timothy
MovieEvery Day's a Holiday
1965
as Gerry Pullman
MovieVon Ryan's Express
1965
as Lt. Orde
MovieGuns at Batasi
1964
as Private Wilkes
TVReady Steady Go!
1963
as Self
MovieThe Great Escape
1963
as Willie 'Tunnel King'
MovieIt's Trad, Dad!
1962
as Himself
TVBiggles
1960
as Ginger
MovieI'm All Right Jack
1959
as Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
MovieDanger Within
1959
as POW (uncredited)
MovieThe Captain's Table
1959
as Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)
MovieThe Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
as Self
