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Bryan Johnson | |
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| Born | (1926-07-18)18 July 1926 London, England |
| Died | 18 October 1995(1995-10-18) (aged 69) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1951–1968 |
| Formerly of | Pearl Carr Teddy Johnson |
Bryan Johnson (18 July 1926 – 18 October 1995)[1] was an English singer and actor.[2]
Having been eliminated in the semi-finals of the 1957 UK heats for Eurovision, he later emulated his brother and sister-in-law,Pearl Carr andTeddy Johnson, by coming second in theEurovision Song Contest in 1960, with "Looking High, High, High".[3] The single reached number 20 in theUK Singles Chart in April 1960.[1] Johnson also participated inA Song for Europe, the UK qualifying heat for Eurovision in 1961. His song, "A Place in the Country" came fifth.
He was also an actor who, inDonald Wolfit's company, played such roles asFeste inTwelfth Night and the Fool inKing Lear. InRonald Harwood's biography of Wolfit, the actor is quoted as saying (p. 251) that he was "the best Fool I ever had". Later he played roles in musicals such asLock Up Your Daughters, and enjoyed a late success asScrooge in a touring production ofA Christmas Carol. He was an actor of the old school with a melodious speaking voice and a strong stage presence.[citation needed]
Johnson recounted his Eurovision experiences in an edition ofGloria Live, withGloria Hunniford, broadcast onBBC One on 4 May 1990.
| Preceded by | United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 | Succeeded by |
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