JAMES FINLAYSON
James Finlayson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 26, 1887
Deathday: October 9, 1953
Place of Birth: Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
Meadows / Dulcy's Father / Fin (archive footage)
Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)
1952·
Here We Go AgainPlato's Rival
1951·
Royal WeddingCabby (uncredited)
(archive footage)
1948·
Grand Canyon TrailSheriff
Comic Chef
Street Cleaner (uncredited)
(archive footage)
1942·
Wedding YellsHammerhead Nahl
Dutch Peasant (uncredited)
1940·
A Chump at OxfordBaldy Vandevere (uncredited)
Lamplighter
1939·
Dog-GoneMr. Jones
1939·
RafflesHansom Cab Driver
1939·
Hollywood CavalcadeKeystone Cop
1937·
Pick a StarDirector
1937·
All Over TownMacDougal
Trick-Hat Inventor (uncredited)
1937·
AngelBarker's 2nd Butler (uncredited)
1936·
The Bohemian GirlCaptain Finn
Joyce's Father
1935·
Life Hesitates at 40Dr. James Finlayson
1935·
MGM 1935 Promo ReelManager
1935·
Father and SonBidad
1935·
Bonnie ScotlandSgt. Maj. Finlayson
1933·
So This Is Harris!Golf Pro
1933·
His Silent RacketJames
Andrew Finch
1933·
Dick TurpinJeremy
1933·
The Gay NightiesMr. Amos Pipp
1933·
Mush and MilkMr. Brown, the banker
1933·
The Devil's BrotherLord Rocburg
1932·
The Millionaire CatLawyer Fogg
1932·
Boy Oh Boy!Saunders
1932·
Jitters the ButlerPhineas P. McPhinn
1932·
The ChimpRingmaster
1932·
Thunder BelowScotty
1931·
False RoomersLandlord
1931·
One of the SmithsWine Brewer (uncredited)
1931·
Pardon UsSchoolteacher
1931·
Playing at PoliticsCriado
1931·
Scratch-As-Catch-Can1931·
Second Hand KissesJimmy Finlayson
1931·
Beach Pajamas1931·
Hasty MarriageKitty's Father
1930·
The Dawn PatrolField Sergeant
1930·
Dollar DizzyHouse Detective
1930·
Young EaglesScotty
1930·
For the DefenseParrott
1930·
Don't Leave Home1930·
Thieves1929·
Wall StreetAndy (as Jimmy Finalyson)
1929·
Two Weeks OffPa Weaver
1929·
Fast FreightSpooky Wall Painting
1929·
Hard to GetPa Martin
1929·
Big BusinessHomeowner
1928·
Galloping GhostsPolice Commissioner
1928·
Lady Be GoodTrelawney West
Joe Skittle
Pa Slocum
1928·
Show GirlMr. Dugan
1927·
Fighting FathersNeighbor
1927·
One Hour Married1927·
Hats OffProprietor, Kwickway Washing Machine Co.
Lawyer Goldblum
1927·
Seeing the World'Old Buzz-Fuzz,' teacher
1927·
No Man's LawJack Belcher
1927·
Anything Once!Mabel's Boss
1927·
Love 'Em and WeepTitus Tillsbury
1927·
With Love and HissesCaptain Bustle
1926·
Madame MysteryStruggling Author
The Father-in-Law
1926·
The Nickel-HopperRupert
Dean of Pinkham University
1926·
Dizzy DaddiesJonathan Haig
1926·
Raggedy RoseSimpson Sniffle
1926·
Wife TamersThe Waiter
1925·
Mary, Queen of TotsRadio Actor
1925·
Welcome Home1925·
Flaming Flappers1925·
Moonlight and NosesProfessor Sniff
The Prohibition Sleuth (as Jimmie Finlayson)
1925·
Sure-Mike!The Floorwalker
1925·
Innocent HusbandsThe Desk Clerk (as Jimmie Finlayson)
1925·
Chasing the ChaserGilroy (the husband)
1925·
In the GreaseFather
1925·
Yes, Yes, NanetteHillory, the new husband
1924·
Postage DuePostal Inspector Hawke
1924·
Wide Open SpacesJack McQueen
1924·
Near DublinSir Patrick
1924·
SmithySergeant
1924·
Short KiltsMcGregor's Son
1924·
Rupert of Hee-HawRupert of Hee Haw
1924·
Zeb vs. PaprikaMajor Glanders Botts
1923·
Jus' Passin' ThroughDrunk (uncredited)
1923·
A Tough Winter1923·
Pick and ShovelThe Foreman
1923·
The SoilersSmacknamara
1923·
Before the Public1923·
Fully InsuredThe Foreman
1923·
The Noon WhistleMiles Sandwich
1923·
The Mystery Man1923·
Mother's JoyBaron Buttontop
1923·
The Whole TruthDefense lawyer
1923·
Frozen HeartsGeneral Sappovitch
1923·
White WingsDental Patient
1923·
A Man About TownHumko, Store Detective
1923·
Scorching SandsJames
1923·
California or BustCampground neighbor
1923·
Sold at Auction!The Man Who WAS Sold
1923·
Roughest AfricaHans Downe
1923·
Oranges and LemonsWorker
The Hired Man
The Hired Man
Lawyer
1921·
A Small Town IdolJ. Wellington Jones
Plato's Rival
1946·
She-Wolf of LondonConstable (uncredited)
1942·
To Be or Not to BeScottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)
1940·
Saps at SeaDr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)
1939·
The Flying DeucesJailor
1938·
Block-HeadsMan on Stairs
1937·
Way Out WestMickey Finn
1936·
Our RelationsFinn
1935·
Thicker Than WaterAuction Manager
1933·
Me and My PalPeter Cucumber
1933·
Nature in the WrongVoice of lion (uncredited)
1932·
The Iceman's BallCommissioner Walters
General
1931·
Chickens Come HomeButler
1931·
Our WifeFather of the bride
1931·
One Good TurnA Community Player
1930·
Another Fine MessCol. Wilburforce Buckshot (uncredited)
1930·
Gold Diggers1930·
Night OwlsMeadows
1929·
The Hoose-GowGovernor
1929·
LibertyStore keeper
1929·
Men O' WarSoda jerk
1928·
Flying ElephantsSaxophonus
1927·
The Second 100 YearsBrowne Van Dyke
1927·
Do Detectives Think?Judge Foozle
1927·
Call of the CuckooAsylum Inmate
1927·
Sugar DaddiesOil tycoon Cyrus Brittle
1927·
Forgotten Sweeties1926·
Thundering FleasJustice of the Peace
1926·
Merry WidowerThe Hunter
1926·
A Punch in the NoseVivien's Suitor
1925·
Hard Boiled1925·
Unfriendly EnemiesThe Cameraman
1925·
Madame Sans JaneThe Girl's Father
1925·
Thundering LandlordsThe Landlord
1924·
Why Husbands Go Mad1923·
Jack FrostWicked Man from the Wicked City
1923·
HollywoodJames Finlayson
1922·
Newly Rich1st Suitor
1920·
Down on the FarmThe Sportive Banker with the Mortgage
1920·
Don't Weaken!Lightfingered Luke - Professor Yonson's Assistant
1919·
Up in Alf's PlaceThe Dancing Instructor
1919·
Trying to Get AlongThe Beauty Parlor Operator
Commander's Officer (uncredited)
1918·
In Dutch