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John Dudley Leyton (born 17 February 1936) [1] is an English retired 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), [2] which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961 despite being banned by the BBC for its death references. [3]
John Leyton. Actor: The Great Escape. John Leyton was born on Feb. 17th 1936 at Frinton-On Sea, Essex, England, to parents of show business background. His father owned several cinemas and his mother acted under the name of 'Babs Walters' on the London stage.
Dec 29, 2013 · For ten years and four months now, John has been the only escapee screen star still alive. “I had an agent-manager in London called Robert Stigwood,” says John, who is now a youthful 77. John ...
Mar 26, 2016 · John is best known for his 1961 number one hit Johnny Remember Me. In The Great Escape, I played tunnel designer Willie Dickes. He has also pursued an acting career, starring in many films ...
The first huge hit for John Leyton in 1961, the brilliant song written by Geoff Goddard and wonderfully produced by Joe Meek.
Sep 19, 2024 · Leyton as a singer is best known for his hit song " Johnny Remember Me " (written by Geoff Goddard and produced by Joe Meek), [2] which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961 despite being banned by the BBC for its death references. [3] . His follow-up single, " Wild Wind ", reached number two in the same chart.
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.
Frinton-born actor John Leyton was surprised to discover that he didn't need to audition for a role in ‘The Great Escape’. John played tunnel designer Willie Dickes in the classic 1963 film.
1961 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me (#1 UK hit) This haunting tale was the first #1 success for influential English record producer Joe Meek. The recordings of actor-singer Leyton remained...
Jan 31, 2015 · Joe Meek's productions for Leyton steered perilously close to all-out camp – check the comical clarinet burping behind the singer on Who Wants Johnny?
