James Finlayson
Acting
Born: 1887-08-26 · Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
Died: 1953-10-09
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.
🎬 Movies (30)
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
2002
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
1990
Self (archive footage)
Dance of the Cookoos
1982
Man with Toothache / Christmas Tree Customer
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
1968
Meadows / Dulcy's Father / Fin (archive footage)
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
1967
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)
Here We Go Again
1952
Plato's Rival
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
1951
(archive footage)
Royal Wedding
1951
Cabby (uncredited)
Grand Canyon Trail
1948
Sheriff
The Perils of Pauline
1947
Comic Chef
She-Wolf of London
1946
Constable (uncredited)
Two Sisters from Boston
1946
Street Cleaner (uncredited)
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
1943
(archive footage)
Yanks Ahoy
1943
Cook Flynn (uncredited)
To Be or Not to Be
1942
Scottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)
Wedding Yells
1942
Hammerhead Nahl
Saps at Sea
1940
Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)
A Chump at Oxford
1940
Baldy Vandevere (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent
1940
Dutch Peasant (uncredited)
The Flying Deuces
1939
Jailor
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939
Keystone Cop
Raffles
1939
Hansom Cab Driver (uncredited)
Dog-Gone
1939
Mr. Jones
The Great Victor Herbert
1939
Lamplighter
Block-Heads
1938
Man on Stairs
Way Out West
1937
Mickey Finn
Angel
1937
Barker's 2nd Butler (uncredited)
The Toast of New York
1937
Trick-Hat Inventor (uncredited)
All Over Town
1937
MacDougal