Jack Payne was born on August 22, 1899 in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England as John Wesley Vivian Payne. He was an actor, known for Off the Record (1955), Say It with Music (1932) and Stump the Authors (1949). He was married to Peggy Cochrane. He died on December 4, 1969 in London, England.
Led several successful dance bands during the 1920's and 30's, their complement varying from 6 to 20 musicians. They were showcased on radio and in British films. Payne's tag line was "Pleasure Without Payne". His was the first band to entertain troops in France in 1939.
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Was Director of Dance Music for the BBC, 1928 to 1932 and 1941 to 1946. During the 1950's and 60's, worked for the BBC as a disc jockey.
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Served as an aviator in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Words and Music
1958-1960
TV Series conductor - 29 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Singing Detective
1986
TV Mini-Series performer - 1 episode
Pennies from Heaven
1978
TV Mini-Series performer - 1 episode
Don't Get Me Wrong
1937
writer: "You Can't Do That There 'Ere" - uncredited
$5 Million