James Finlayson

Born: 26th of August 1887

Died: 9th of October 1953 (aged 66)

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 Finlayson's Filmography

The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy

  •   Movie
  • 1964
Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)
Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding

  •   Movie
  • 1951
Cabby (uncredited)
To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

  •   Movie
  • 1942
Scottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)
Bonnie Scotland

Bonnie Scotland

  •   Movie
  • 1935
Sgt. Maj. Finlayson