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John Leyton
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 pr…
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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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Movies and shows, newest first
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2013
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
Movie Self
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2008
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Movie Sir Edward
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2005
Colour Me Kubrick
Movie Lord Charles Benson
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2001
Jukebox Heroes
TV show Self
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1991
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
Movie Himself
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1981
Baby Talk
Movie Steve
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1981
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Movie Dave Boot
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1978
Send in the Girls
TV show Ben
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1976
Schizo
Movie Alan Falconer
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1974
The Nearly Man
TV show Brian Griffin
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1969
Krakatoa, East of Java
Movie Rigby
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1966
Jericho
TV show Nicholas Gage
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1966
The Idol
Movie Timothy
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1965
Every Day's a Holiday
Movie Gerry Pullman
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1965
Von Ryan's Express
Movie Lt. Orde
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1964
Guns at Batasi
Movie Private Wilkes
More credits
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1963
Ready Steady Go!
TV show Self
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1963
The Great Escape
Movie Willie 'Tunnel King'
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1962
It's Trad, Dad!
Movie Himself
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1960
Biggles
TV show Ginger
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1959
I'm All Right Jack
Movie Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
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1959
Danger Within
Movie POW (uncredited)
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1959
The Captain's Table
Movie Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)
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The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
Movie Self
