James Finlayson

James Finlayson , Acting

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.

Personal Info

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Acting

Birthday

August 26 1887

Place of Birth

Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

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