James Finlayson

James Finlayson

Born August 26, 1887 (Age: 138) Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Biography

James Henderson "Jimmy" Finlayson (August 27, 1887 – October 9, 1953) was a Scottish actor who worked in both silent and sound comedies. Bald, with a fake moustache, Finlayson had many trademark comic mannerisms and is famous for his squinting, outraged, "double take and fade away" head reaction, and characteristic expression "d'ooooooh", and as the most famous comic foil of Laurel and Hardy.
James Henderson "Jimmy" Finlayson (August 27, 1887 – October 9, 1953) was a Scottish actor who worked in both silent and sound comedies. Bald, with a fake moustache, Finlayson had many trademark comic mannerisms and is famous for his squinting, outraged, "double take and fade away" head reaction, and characteristic expression "d'ooooooh", and as the most famous comic foil of Laurel and Hardy.
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Filmography

Laurel & Hardy - Highlights

Laurel & Hardy - Highlights

2002 as Age: 114
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The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence

1990 as Self (archive footage) Age: 102
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The Best of Laurel and Hardy

1968 as Meadows / Dulcy's Father / Fin (archive footage) Age: 81
The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy

1964 as Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage) Age: 77
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Wedding Yells

1942 as Hammerhead Nahl Age: 54
To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

1942 as Scottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited) Age: 54
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Jitters the Butler

1932 as Phineas P. McPhinn Age: 45
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Boy Oh Boy!

1932 as Saunders Age: 45
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The Millionaire Cat

1932 as Lawyer Fogg Age: 45
Pack Up Your Troubles

Pack Up Your Troubles

1932 as General Age: 45
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The Iceman's Ball

1932 as Commissioner Walters Age: 44
Thunder Below

Thunder Below

1932 as Scotty Age: 44
The Chimp

The Chimp

1932 as Ringmaster Age: 44
Hasty Marriage

Hasty Marriage

1931 as Kitty's Father Age: 44
Scratch-As-Catch-Can

Scratch-As-Catch-Can

1931 as Age: 44
One Good Turn

One Good Turn

1931 as A Community Player Age: 44
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False Roomers

1931 as Landlord Age: 44
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Beach Pajamas

1931 as Age: 44
Pardon Us

Pardon Us

1931 as Schoolteacher Age: 43
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Stout Hearts and Willing Hands

1931 as Age: 43
One of the Smiths

One of the Smiths

1931 as Wine Brewer (uncredited) Age: 43
Our Wife

Our Wife

1931 as Father of the bride Age: 43
Playing at Politics

Playing at Politics

1931 as Criado Age: 43
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Second Hand Kisses

1931 as Jimmy Finlayson Age: 43
Chickens Come Home

Chickens Come Home

1931 as Butler Age: 43
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Don't Leave Home

1930 as Age: 43
Another Fine Mess

Another Fine Mess

1930 as Col. Wilburforce Buckshot (uncredited) Age: 43
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The prince of the dollar

1930 as Age: 43
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Gold Diggers

1930 as Age: 43
Dollar Dizzy

Dollar Dizzy

1930 as House Detective Age: 43
For the Defense

For the Defense

1930 as Parrott Age: 42
The Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol

1930 as Field Sergeant Age: 42
Young Eagles

Young Eagles

1930 as Scotty Age: 42
Thieves

Thieves

1930 as Age: 42
Night Owls

Night Owls

1930 as Meadows Age: 42