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James Henderson Finlayson (27 August 1887 – 9 October 1953) was a Scottish actor who worked in both silent and sound comedies. Balding, with a fake moustache, [1] he had many trademark comic mannerisms—including his squinting, outraged double-take reactions, and his characteristic exclamation: "D'ooooooh!" He is the best remembered comic foil of Laurel and Hardy .
James Finlayson (1887-1953) was a Scottish actor and comedian who appeared in many silent and sound films, especially as a foil to Laurel & Hardy. Learn about his life, career, mannerisms, and legacy on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
- January 1, 1
- Larbert, Falkirk, Scotland, UK
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of James Finlayson, a Scottish actor who became a famous comic foil to Laurel & Hardy and other slapstick stars. Find out his birth and death dates, nicknames, trademarks, trivia and more.
- August 27, 1887
- October 9, 1953
James Henderson Finlayson was a Scottish actor who worked in both silent and sound comedies. Balding, with a fake moustache, he had many trademark comic mannerisms—including his squinting, outraged double-take reactions, and his characteristic exclamation: "D'ooooooh!" He is the best remembered comic foil of Laurel and Hardy.
Nov 30, 2013 · A tribute to the legendary James Finlayson - a short collection of comedy double-takes from Laurel and Hardy films by the man who invented "d'ohhhh"
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- Graham Backhouse
Actor James Finlayson first went on stage at the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh. He travelled to America in 1911 and worked for a short time in New York before moving on to Hollywood.
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Nov 29, 2012 · James Finlayson Born: 27 August 1887, Falkirk, Scotland Died: 9 October 1953, Los Angeles, California, USA Long associated with the Hal Roach Studios and Laurel and Hardy films.
