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 dancer Leonie Franklin in 1956, whom he had met while performing with Parnell in the musical Jazz Wagon. By February 8, 1957, Seamen was finally set to depart for America, marking the realization of a lifelong ambition.