James Finlayson

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.

James Finlayson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Royal Wedding (1951), The Great Victor Herbert (1939), The Flying Deuces (1939), Block-Heads (1938), The Bohemian Girl (1936), The Devil's Brother (1933), Pack Up Your Troubles (1932), Playing at Politics (1931). The recorded credits span 1920 to 1964, including 32 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.