John Leyton

John Leyton

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....

Known For

The Great Escape

as Willie 'Tunnel King'

Guns at Batasi

as Private Wilkes

Cast Credits

Colour Me Kubrick

as Lord Charles Benson

Baby Talk

as Steve

Schizo

as Alan Falconer

The Idol

as Timothy

Every Day's a Holiday

as Gerry Pullman

Guns at Batasi

as Private Wilkes

The Great Escape

as Willie 'Tunnel King'

I'm All Right Jack

as Recruit to Detto (uncredited)

Danger Within

as POW (uncredited)

The Captain's Table

as Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)