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

Acting Born August 26, 1887 – Died October 9, 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.

Known For

Way Out West

Mickey Finn

Foreign Correspondent

Dutch Peasant (uncredited)

The Bohemian Girl

Captain Finn

To Be or Not to Be

Scottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)

Block-Heads

Man on Stairs

Royal Wedding

Cabby (uncredited)

Raffles

Hansom Cab Driver (uncredited)

Pack Up Your Troubles

General

The Dawn Patrol

Field Sergeant

One Good Turn

A Community Player

Two Sisters from Boston

Street Cleaner (uncredited)

Saps at Sea

Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)