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.
2013
as Self
2008
as Sir Edward
2005
as Lord Charles Benson
2001
as Self
1991
as Himself
1981
as Steve
1981
as Dave Boot
1976
as Alan Falconer
1968
as Rigby
1966
1966
as Timothy
1965
as Gerry Pullman
1965
as Lt. Orde
1964
as Private Wilkes
1963
as Self
1963
as Willie 'Tunnel King'
1962
as Himself
1960
as Ginger
1959
as Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
1959
as POW (uncredited)