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John Leyton

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Feb 17 1939
Birthplace: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
John Leyton is 85 years old
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Poster of A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
John Leyton was
74 in A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 30 2013
Poster of Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
John Leyton was
69 in Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
as 'Sir Edward'.
Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of Colour Me Kubrick
Colour Me Kubrick
John Leyton was
66 in Colour Me Kubrick
as 'Lord Charles Benson'.
Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
John Leyton was
51 in The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of Baby Talk
Baby Talk
John Leyton was
42 in Baby Talk
as 'Steve'.
Tue, Apr 21 1981
Poster of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
John Leyton was
41 in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
as 'Dave Boot'.
Sun, Jan 04 1981
Poster of Schizo
Schizo
John Leyton was
37 in Schizo
as 'Alan Falconer'.
Thu, Nov 11 1976
Poster of Krakatoa, East of Java
Krakatoa, East of Java
John Leyton was
29 in Krakatoa, East of Java
as 'Rigby'.
Thu, Dec 26 1968
Poster of The Idol
The Idol
John Leyton was
26 in The Idol
as 'Timothy'.
Tue, Feb 01 1966
Poster of Every Day's a Holiday
Every Day's a Holiday
John Leyton was
26 in Every Day's a Holiday
as 'Gerry Pullman'.
Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express
John Leyton was
26 in Von Ryan's Express
as 'Lt. Orde'.
Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Guns at Batasi
Guns at Batasi
John Leyton was
25 in Guns at Batasi
as 'Private Wilkes'.
Fri, Oct 30 1964
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
John Leyton was
24 in The Great Escape
as 'Willie 'Tunnel King''.
Wed, Jul 03 1963
Poster of It's Trad, Dad!
It's Trad, Dad!
John Leyton was
23 in It's Trad, Dad!
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 30 1962
Poster of I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack
John Leyton was
20 in I'm All Right Jack
as 'Recruit to Detto (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of Danger Within
Danger Within
John Leyton was
20 in Danger Within
as 'POW (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 17 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jukebox Heroes
Jukebox Heroes
John Leyton was
62+ in Jukebox Heroes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 17 2001
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
John Leyton was
27+ in Jericho
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1966
Poster of Ready Steady Go!
Ready Steady Go!
John Leyton was
24+ in Ready Steady Go!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 09 1963
Poster of Biggles
Biggles
John Leyton was
21+ in Biggles
as 'Ginger'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1960