James Finlayson

ActingAugust 26, 1887(died age 66)Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

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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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Filmography (179)

Laurel & Hardy - Highlights

2002

The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence

1990·Self (archive footage)

Dance of the Cookoos

1982·Man with Toothache / Christmas Tree Customer