He married the young West End dancer Leonie Franklin in 1956, whom he had met while with Parnell, working together in the show Jazz Wagon. On 8 February 1957, Seamen was finally on his way to America, about to fulfil a lifelong dream.
He tied the knot with the young West End performer Leonie Franklin in 1956, whom he had met while working on Parnell's musical Jazz Wagon. By February 8, 1957, Seamen was finally set to embark for America, marking a long-held dream.