James Finlayson

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.

Known for

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Laurel & Hardy - Highlights

2002 ⭐ 8.5

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Dance of the Cookoos

1982 ⭐ 10.0

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The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy

1967 ⭐ 7.0

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The Big Parade of Comedy

1964 ⭐ 7.2

Career timeline

2002

Laurel & Hardy - Highlights Notable

2002

⭐ 8.5

1982

Dance of the Cookoos Notable

Man with Toothache / Christmas · 1982

⭐ 10.0

1967

The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy Notable

1967

⭐ 7.0

1964

The Big Parade of Comedy Notable

Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'B · 1964

⭐ 7.2

1952

Here We Go Again

Plato's Rival · 1952

1951

The Slappiest Days of Our Lives

(archive footage) · 1951

Royal Wedding

Cabby (uncredited) · 1951

⭐ 6.5

1948

Grand Canyon Trail

Sheriff · 1948

⭐ 5.7

1947

The Perils of Pauline

Comic Chef · 1947

⭐ 6.7

1946

Two Sisters from Boston

Street Cleaner (uncredited) · 1946

⭐ 6.3

She-Wolf of London

Constable (uncredited) · 1946

⭐ 5.6

1943

Yanks Ahoy

Cook Flynn (uncredited) · 1943

⭐ 6.5

Happy Times and Jolly Moments Notable

(archive footage) · 1943

⭐ 9.0

1942

To Be or Not to Be Notable

Scottish Farmer with Mustache · 1942

⭐ 7.8

1940

Foreign Correspondent Notable

Dutch Peasant (uncredited) · 1940

⭐ 7.0

Saps at Sea

Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited · 1940

⭐ 6.8

A Chump at Oxford

Baldy Vandevere (uncredited) · 1940

⭐ 6.9

1939

The Great Victor Herbert

Lamplighter · 1939

⭐ 5.4

Raffles

Hansom Cab Driver (uncredited) · 1939

⭐ 6.2

The Flying Deuces

Jailor · 1939

⭐ 6.4

1938

Block-Heads Notable

Man on Stairs · 1938

⭐ 7.0

1937

Angel

Barker's 2nd Butler (uncredite · 1937

⭐ 6.7

All Over Town

MacDougal · 1937

⭐ 6.4

The Toast of New York

Trick-Hat Inventor (uncredited · 1937

⭐ 6.2

1936

Our Relations Notable

Finn · 1936

⭐ 7.0

The Bohemian Girl

Captain Finn · 1936

⭐ 6.2

1935

Manhattan Monkey Business Notable

Joyce's Father · 1935

⭐ 10.0

Bonnie Scotland

Sgt. Maj. Finlayson · 1935

⭐ 6.6

Thicker Than Water Notable

Auction Manager · 1935

⭐ 7.3

1933

Dick Turpin Notable

Jeremy · 1933

⭐ 9.0

So This Is Harris!

Golf Pro · 1933

⭐ 5.4

The Gay Nighties

Mr. Amos Pipp · 1933

⭐ 4.3

1932

Pack Up Your Troubles

General · 1932

⭐ 6.8

Thunder Below Notable

Scotty · 1932

⭐ 7.0

The Chimp

Ringmaster (uncredited) · 1932

⭐ 6.5

1931

Hasty Marriage Notable

Kitty's Father · 1931

⭐ 7.7

Scratch-As-Catch-Can

1931

⭐ 6.0

One Good Turn

A Community Player · 1931

⭐ 6.9

Frequently appears with

Oliver Hardy

Stan Laurel

Mae Busch

Mrs. Hardy

Billy Gilbert

Doctor / Prof. von Schwar

Charlie Hall

Receptionist / Postman /

Full filmography

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Laurel & Hardy - Highlights

2002 ⭐ 8.5

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Dance of the Cookoos

1982 ⭐ 10.0

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The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy

1967 ⭐ 7.0

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The Big Parade of Comedy

1964 ⭐ 7.2

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Here We Go Again

1952

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The Slappiest Days of Our Lives

1951

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Royal Wedding

1951 ⭐ 6.5

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Grand Canyon Trail

1948 ⭐ 5.7

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The Perils of Pauline

1947 ⭐ 6.7

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Two Sisters from Boston

1946 ⭐ 6.3

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She-Wolf of London

1946 ⭐ 5.6

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Yanks Ahoy

1943 ⭐ 6.5

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Happy Times and Jolly Moments

1943 ⭐ 9.0

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To Be or Not to Be

1942 ⭐ 7.8

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Foreign Correspondent

1940 ⭐ 7.0

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Saps at Sea

1940 ⭐ 6.8

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A Chump at Oxford

1940 ⭐ 6.9

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The Great Victor Herbert

1939 ⭐ 5.4

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Raffles

1939 ⭐ 6.2

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The Flying Deuces

1939 ⭐ 6.4