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, Leytons acting career saw him appearing in television and films throughout the 1960s. His films included The Great Escape, Guns at Batasi, Von Ryans Express and Krakatoa, East of Java. In 2009 he also had a small role in the film Telstar, a biopic based on Joe Meeks life in which Leyton himself was portrayed by Callum Dixon.
Private Wilkes
Film 1964
Himself
Film 1962
Self
Film 2013
Gerry Pullman
Film 1965
Timothy
Film 1966
Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
Film 1959
Dave Boot
Film 1981
Lord Charles Benson
Film 2005
Rigby
Film 1968
Himself
Film 1991
Steve
Film 1981
POW (uncredited)
Film 1959
Self
Tv 1963
Tv 1966
Self
Tv 2001
Ginger
Tv 1960