James Finlayson
Birthday: 1887-08-27 | Place of Birth: Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UKJames 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Sheriff
as Jailor
as Man on Stairs
as Mickey Finn
as Captain Finn
as Finn
as Sgt. Maj. Finlayson
as Jeremy
as Lord Rocburg
as Mr. Brown, the banker
as General
as Ringmaster
as A Community Player
as Butler
as Father of the bride
as Field Sergeant
as Governor
as Homeowner
as Browne Van Dyke
as Justice of the Peace
as The Man Who WAS Sold
