Person file · Acting
James Finlayson
Born 1887-08-26Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Laurel & Hardy - HighlightsRoleThe Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate RememberenceSelf (archive footage)Dance of the CookoosMan with Toothache / Christmas Tree CustomerThe Muppets Go to the MoviesKeystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)The Best of Laurel and HardyMeadows / Dulcy's Father / Fin (archive footage)The Further Perils of Laurel and HardyRoleThe Big Parade of ComedySergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)Here We Go AgainPlato's RivalThe Slappiest Days of Our Lives(archive footage)Royal WeddingCabby (uncredited)Grand Canyon TrailSheriffThe Perils of PaulineComic ChefTwo Sisters from BostonStreet Cleaner (uncredited)She-Wolf of LondonConstable (uncredited)Yanks AhoyCook Flynn (uncredited)Happy Times and Jolly Moments(archive footage)Wedding YellsHammerhead NahlTo Be or Not to BeScottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)Foreign CorrespondentDutch Peasant (uncredited)Saps at SeaDr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)A Chump at OxfordBaldy Vandevere (uncredited)The Great Victor HerbertLamplighterRafflesHansom Cab Driver (uncredited)The Flying DeucesJailor