John Leyton
Actor
87 years (Feb 17, 1939)Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
Put John Leyton on a call sheet and you have a reliable British actor, the sort of face that reads as familiar long before the name lands. 67 years of hiring speak for the reliability. Willie 'Tunnel King' in 'The Great Escape' remains the calling card. Another credit that gets noticed is 'Von Ryan's Express'.
John Leyton
Actor
Put John Leyton on a call sheet and you have a reliable British actor, the sort of face that reads as familiar long before the name lands. 67 years of hiring speak for the reliability. Willie 'Tunnel King' in 'The Great Escape' remains the calling card. Another credit that gets noticed is 'Von Ryan's Express'.
11 Movies
Plays Willie 'Tunnel King'
The Great Escape
1963
Plays Lt. Orde
Von Ryan's Express
1965
Plays Lord Charles Benson
Colour Me Kubrick
2005
Plays Rigby
Krakatoa, East of Java
1969
Plays Alan Falconer
Schizo
1976
Plays Sir Edward
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008
Plays Gerry Pullman
Every Day's a Holiday
1965
Plays Private Wilkes
Guns at Batasi
1964
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Full Filmography
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Sir Edward
2008
Colour Me Kubrick
Lord Charles Benson
2005
Schizo
Alan Falconer
1976
The Nearly Man
Brian Griffin · 8 episodes
1974–
Krakatoa, East of Java
Rigby
1969
Jericho
Nicholas Gage · 16 episodes
1966–
Every Day's a Holiday
Gerry Pullman
1965
Von Ryan's Express
Lt. Orde
1965
Guns at Batasi
Private Wilkes
1964
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Leyton and where are they from?
John Leyton is 87 years old, born on February 17, 1939 in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of John Leyton?
John Leyton is best known for roles in The Great Escape, Von Ryan's Express, Colour Me Kubrick.
How many movies has John Leyton been in?
Over a 67-year career (since 1959), John Leyton has appeared in 11 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was John Leyton's first movie?
The career of John Leyton began with The Captain's Table (1959).
What is John Leyton's most recent movie or series?
John Leyton's most recent release is A Life in the Death of Joe Meek, which premiered on October 30, 2013.
What TV shows has John Leyton appeared in?
On television, John Leyton has appeared in Jericho, Ready Steady Go!, Biggles, The Nearly Man.
John Leyton
1939-02-17 · 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.
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 role in the film Telstar, a biopic based on Joe Meek's life in which Leyton himself was portrayed by Callum Dixon.