John Leyton
Biography
John Leyton works in acting. Born February 17, 1939 in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- The Great Escape (1963) as Willie 'Tunnel King'
- Jericho (1966) as Nicholas Gage
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as Lt. Orde
- Ready Steady Go! (1963) as Self
- The Nearly Man (1974) as Brian Griffin
- Schizo (1976) as Alan Falconer
- The Captain's Table (1959) as Passenger Watching Beauty Contest (uncredited)
- Danger Within (1959) as POW (uncredited)
- The Idol (1966) as Timothy
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Recruit to Detto (uncredited)
- Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) as Sir Edward
- Krakatoa, East of Java (1969) as Rigby
- Jukebox Heroes (2001) as Self
- Colour Me Kubrick (2005) as Lord Charles Benson
- Guns at Batasi (1964) as Private Wilkes
- Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981) as Dave Boot
- It's Trad, Dad! (1962) as Himself
- Biggles (1960) as Ginger
- A Life in the Death of Joe Meek (2013) as Self
- Every Day's a Holiday (1965) as Gerry Pullman
- The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek (1991) as Himself
- Baby Talk (1981) as Steve
- The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Leyton best known for?
John Leyton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Great Escape (1963), Jericho (1966), Von Ryan's Express (1965), A Tale of Two Cities (1958).
When and where was John Leyton born?
John Leyton was born on February 17, 1939 in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK.
How many credits does John Leyton have?
John Leyton has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2013.
What is John Leyton's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Great Escape (1963) as Willie 'Tunnel King' — aged about 24
- Jericho (1966) as Nicholas Gage — aged about 27
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as Lt. Orde — aged about 26
- Guns at Batasi (1964) as Private Wilkes — aged about 25
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Recruit to Detto (uncredited) — aged about 20
- Danger Within (1959) as POW (uncredited) — aged about 20
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