John Leyton
Singer, Musical Artist
1935 –
Who is John Leyton?
John Dudley Leyton is an English actor and singer. As a singer he is best known for his hit song, "Johnny Remember Me", which reached Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961. His follow-up single, "Wild Wind", reached Number 2 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 part in the film Telstar, a biopic based on Joe Meek's life in which Leyton himself was portrayed by Callum Dixon.
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- Born
- Feb 17, 1935
Frinton-on-Sea - Also known as
- John Lyton
- John Dudley Leyton
- Mr. John Leyton
- Parents
- Nationality
- England
- United Kingdom
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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