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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 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of Colour Me Kubrick
Colour Me Kubrick
John Leyton was 66 in Colour Me Kubrick as 'Lord Charles Benson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of Baby Talk
Baby Talk
John Leyton was 42 in Baby Talk as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1981
Poster of Schizo
Schizo
John Leyton was 37 in Schizo as 'Alan Falconer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1968
Poster of The Idol
The Idol
John Leyton was 26 in The Idol as 'Timothy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Guns at Batasi
Guns at Batasi
John Leyton was 25 in Guns at Batasi as 'Private Wilkes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1964
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
John Leyton was 24 in The Great Escape as 'Willie 'Tunnel King''.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of Danger Within
Danger Within
John Leyton was 20 in Danger Within as 'POW (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 17 2001
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
John Leyton was 27+ in Jericho
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 09 1963
Poster of Biggles
Biggles
John Leyton was 21+ in Biggles as 'Ginger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1960