1887–1953 · 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.
Born 26 Aug 1887 · Died 9 Oct 1953
Saps at Sea
1940
Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)
Block-Heads
1938
Man on Stairs
Way Out West
1937
Mickey Finn
Bonnie Scotland
1935
Sgt. Maj. Finlayson
Our Wife
1931
Father of the bride (uncredited)
Pardon Us
1931
Schoolteacher
Playing at Politics
1931
Criado
Another Fine Mess
1930
Col. Wilburforce Buckshot (uncredited)
Married Life
1920
Man Who Made Good