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John Leyton

John Leyton

Actor · born 17 February 1939 · Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK

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.

Where to start: The Great Escape (1963).

As actor 18

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Leyton movie?

By viewer score, The Great Escape (1963) at 7.9/10.

What are John Leyton’s most popular movies?

The Great Escape, Von Ryan's Express, Colour Me Kubrick.

How many movies has John Leyton made?

18 films on TMDB, 18 as actor.

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