- Date of Birth: 27 August, 1887
- Place of Birth: Larbert, Stirlingshire , United Kingdom
- Biography: James Henderson "Jimmy" Finlayson (August 27 1887 – October 9 1953) was a Scottish-American 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... Read more
Filmography
- Dance of the Cookoos (1999)
- The Laurel and Hardy Show (1986)
- When Comedy Was King (1960)
- Here Comes the Groom (1951)
- Royal Wedding (1951)
- Challenge to Lassie (1949)
- Down Memory Lane (1949)
- Grand Canyon Trail (1948)
- Julia Misbehaves (1948)
- Hills of Home (1948)
- Thunder in the Valley (1947)
- The Perils of Pauline (1947)
News
Scottish comedian James Finlayson attended the University of Edinburgh with the intention of pursuing a business career. He was deflected by his best friend, stage actor Andy Clyde, who encouraged Finlayson to give theatre a try. ... Full Article