Finlayson, James

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James Finlayson
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James Finlayson

Name	Finlayson, James Gender: M
Birthname	Finlayson, James Henderson
born on	27 August 1887 at 22:50 (= 10:50 PM )
Place	Larbert, Scotland, 56n01, 3w50
Timezone	GMT h0w (is standard time)
Data source	Quoted BC/BR Rodden Rating AA
Astrology data	04°18' 00°37 Asc. 24°48'

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Biography

Scottish-American actor of stage and film. Raised in an affluent home, he was sent to Edinburgh to the university where he was drawn to the stage. He appeared in several plays in Scotland, won a part in a play touring the U.S. and decided to stay in L.A, to try his hand in film, in 1916 when the troupe appeared there. Finlayson became a regular player of full-length comedies from the early '20s and in 1923, joined Hal Roach for lead and supporting roles in numerous comedies. From the late '20s to the early '50s, Finlayson is best remembered with his appearances alongside Laurel and Hardy.

He died in 1953.

Link to Wikipedia biography

Events

• Family : Change residence 1916 (Decided to stay in the U.S.)

• Relationship : Begin significant relationship 1923 (Pro work with Hal Roach)

• Death, Cause unspecified 1953 (Age 65-66)

Source Notes

Frank C. Clifford quotes Caroline Gerard from B.C., British Entertainers, 1997, time zone and L & L from Frank's book.

Categories

• Lifestyle : Home : Expatriate (Scotland to U.S.)

• Vocation : Entertainment : Actor/ Actress (Film)

• Vocation : Entertainment : Live Stage (Legitimate theatre)

• Vocation : Entertainment : Comedy

• Lifestyle : Work : Work in team/ Tandem (Worked with Laurel, Hardy and Hal Roach)