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English
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University of Edinburgh, George Watson's College
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♍ Virgo
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猪 Pig
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English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
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James Finlayson is known for acting.
Born in Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK (died at age 66).
James Finlayson has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
Dance of the Cookoos
Film
The Best of Lau...
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
Film
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
Film
The Crazy World of Laurel & Hardy
Film
30 Years of Fun
Film
When Comedy Was King
Film
Trouble in Store
Film
Here Comes the Groom
Film
Murder Case
Murder Case
Film
Challenge to Lassie
Film
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.
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How old was James Finlayson?
James Finlayson was born on and passed away on at the age of 66.
Where was James Finlayson born?
James Finlayson was born in Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has James Finlayson been in?
James Finlayson has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dance of the Cookoos (1982), The Best of Laurel and Hardy (1968), The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy (1967), The Crazy World of Laurel & Hardy (1967), 30 Years of Fun (1963).
What is James Finlayson known for?
James Finlayson is primarily known as an actor. James Henderson "Jimmy" Finlayson (August 27, 1887 – October 9, 1953) was a Scottish actor who worked in both silent and sound comedies. Bald, with…
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