Trivia

In the 1980s, during a severe decline in his career, he became a financial advisor and journalist, but still continued to perform.

Was a top British teen idol in the pre-The Beatles 1960s era, along with Cliff Richard and Billy Fury.

Suffered multiple injuries in a serious car crash in August 1973, in which he nearly lost a leg; it had to be rebuilt.

His head shots were used as the portrait models for the character John Tracy in the popular animated series Thunderbirds (1965). Faith's boyish and dashing appearance and attractive blonde hair were perfectly matched by talented model artist Mary Turner, who also used head shots of Charlton Heston for the character's profile.

Was nominated for the BAFTA Award as Best Supporting Actor in the musical drama Stardust (1974).

British pop singer

Former messenger for the Rank Screen Studios.

Received the Best Actor Award for the musical drama Stardust (1974) at the Taormina International Film Festival.

Had one daughter: Katya Nelhams-Wright, born December 1970.

Owned a childrens-wear shop called Terry's in Acton, London which was run by his sisters.

Has 2 sisters - Pamela and Christine.

He lived at Tudor Court, The Mount, Esher, Surrey.

Unable to read music but could play the guitar and piano well.

Biggest boob he made was at Blackpool when his mind went blank and he had to stop the band and start things all over again.

Once sang in a skiffle group in a Soho (London) coffee bar and earned £20 -£30 a week for singing 3 hours every night.

He doesn't drink but he smokes.

Likes classical music, particularly Sibelius, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky.

Main ambitions to be happily married and to become a film director.

Had 2 brothers, with Dennis being his personal secretary.