James Finlayson
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.
Filmography
As actor
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
1919Commander's Officer (uncredited)
Oranges and Lemons
1923Worker
Yes, Yes, Nanette
1925Hillory, the new husband
Raggedy Rose
1926Simpson Sniffle
Liberty
1929Store keeper
Big Business
1929Homeowner
The Dawn Patrol
1930Field Sergeant
Another Fine Mess
1930Col. Wilburforce Buckshot (uncredited)
The Flying Deuces
1939Jailor