Actor
James Finlayson
August 26, 1887 · Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
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.
Notable work
Often works with
Stan Laurel
15 titles together
Way Out West, The Flying Deuces, Block-Heads
Oliver Hardy
15 titles together
Way Out West, The Flying Deuces, Block-Heads
Charlie Hall
6 titles together
Our Relations, A Chump at Oxford, Big Business
Eddie Borden
5 titles together
Way Out West, The Flying Deuces, A Chump at Oxford
Richard Cramer
4 titles together
The Flying Deuces, A Chump at Oxford, Saps at Sea
Harry Bernard
4 titles together
A Chump at Oxford, Saps at Sea, Another Fine Mess
Full filmography · 150
The World of Laurel and Hardy
cast
Upcoming
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
cast
2002
Dance of the Cookoos
as Man with Toothache / Christmas Tree Customer
1982
The Muppets Go to the Movies
as Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981The Best of Laurel and Hardy
as Meadows / Dulcy's Father / Fin (archive footage)
1968
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
cast
1967
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)
1964
Here We Go Again
as Plato's Rival
1952
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
as (archive footage)
1951
Royal Wedding
as Cabby (uncredited)
19516.4
Grand Canyon Trail
as Sheriff
1948
The Perils of Pauline
as Comic Chef
1947