About
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
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek2013 · Self
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story2008 · Sir Edward
Colour Me Kubrick2005 · Lord Charles Benson
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek1991 · Himself
Baby Talk1981 · Steve
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective1981 · Dave Boot
Schizo1976 · Alan Falconer
Krakatoa, East of Java1969 · Rigby
The Idol1966 · Timothy
Every Day's a Holiday1965 · Gerry Pullman
Von Ryan's Express1965 · Lt. Orde
Guns at Batasi1964 · Private Wilkes
The Great Escape1963 · Willie 'Tunnel King'
It's Trad, Dad!1962 · Himself
I'm All Right Jack1959 · Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
Danger Within1959 · POW (uncredited)
The Captain's Table1959 · Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)