Movies (Acting Roles)
Nothing Like a Dame
Frank Finlay would have been no older than 89 in Nothing Like a Dame as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2018
The Waiting Room
Frank Finlay was 81 in The Waiting Room as 'Roger'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 2007
Lighthouse Hill
Frank Finlay was 77 in Lighthouse Hill as 'Alfred'.Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2004
The Statement
Frank Finlay was 77 in The Statement as 'Commissaire Vionnet'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2003
Eroica
Frank Finlay was 77 in Eroica as 'Josef Haydn'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2003
The Pianist
Frank Finlay was 76 in The Pianist as 'Father'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 2002
Station Jim
Frank Finlay was 75 in Station Jim as 'Riorden Snr'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 2001
The Martins
Frank Finlay was 75 in The Martins as 'Mr Heath'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2001
For My Baby
Frank Finlay was 74 in For My Baby as 'Rudi Wittfogel'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 2000
Stiff Upper Lips
Frank Finlay was 71 in Stiff Upper Lips as 'Hudson Junior'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Limited Edition
Frank Finlay was 70 in Limited Edition as 'John Rathbone'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1997
Virgin Mary
Frank Finlay was 69 in Virgin Mary as 'Monsignor'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1995
A Mind to Murder
Frank Finlay was 68 in A Mind to Murder as 'Professor Etherege'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Sparrow
Frank Finlay was 67 in Sparrow as 'Father Nunzio'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994
The Voyeur
Frank Finlay was 67 in The Voyeur as 'Nino Rolfe'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1994
An Exchange of Fire
Frank Finlay was 66 in An Exchange of Fire as 'Pavel Rhele'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 1993
Stalin
Frank Finlay was 66 in Stalin as 'Sergei'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1992
The Other Side
Frank Finlay was 66 in The Other Side as 'Arthur Conan Doyle'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1992
Cthulhu Mansion
Frank Finlay was 65 in Cthulhu Mansion as 'Chandu'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Mountain of Diamonds
Frank Finlay was 65 in Mountain of Diamonds as 'Garrick'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1991
King of the Wind
Frank Finlay was 63 in King of the Wind as 'Edward Coke'.Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Casanova
Frank Finlay was 60 in Casanova as 'Razetta'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1987
Nineteen Nineteen
Frank Finlay was 59 in Nineteen Nineteen as 'Sigmund Freud (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1985
Lifeforce
Frank Finlay was 58 in Lifeforce as 'Dr. Hans Fallada'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1985
In the Secret State
Frank Finlay was 58 in In the Secret State as 'Frank Strange'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Arch of Triumph
Frank Finlay was 58 in Arch of Triumph as 'Col. Boris Morosov'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1984
A Christmas Carol
Frank Finlay was 58 in A Christmas Carol as 'Jacob Marley'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1984
Sakharov
Frank Finlay was 57 in Sakharov as 'Kravtsov'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1984
The Key
Frank Finlay was 57 in The Key as 'Nino Rolfe'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1983
The Ploughman's Lunch
Frank Finlay was 56 in The Ploughman's Lunch as 'Matthew Fox'.Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1983
The Spanish Civil War
Frank Finlay was 56 in The Spanish Civil War as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1983
Enigma
Frank Finlay was 56 in Enigma as 'Canarsky'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1982
Mona
Frank Finlay was 56 in Mona as 'Captain Manson'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1982
Dear Brutus
Frank Finlay was 54 in Dear Brutus as 'Dearth'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1981
Ring of Darkness
Frank Finlay was 53 in Ring of Darkness as 'Paul'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1979
Murder by Decree
Frank Finlay was 52 in Murder by Decree as 'Inspector Lestrade'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Betzi
Frank Finlay was 52 in Betzi as 'Napoleon'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1978
The Wild Geese
Frank Finlay was 51 in The Wild Geese as 'Fr. Geoghagen'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1978
The Thief of Baghdad
Frank Finlay was 51 in The Thief of Baghdad as 'Abu Bakar'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1978
Count Dracula
Frank Finlay was 51 in Count Dracula as 'Abraham van Helsing'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1977
84 Charing Cross Road
Frank Finlay was 49 in 84 Charing Cross Road as 'Frank Doel'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1975
Van der Valk und das Mädchen
Frank Finlay was 48 in Van der Valk und das Mädchen as 'Commissaris Simon "Piet" van der Valk'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1974
The Four Musketeers
Frank Finlay was 48 in The Four Musketeers as 'Porthos'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1974
Van der Valk and the Rich
Frank Finlay was 47 in Van der Valk and the Rich as 'Commissaris Simon "Piet" van der Valk'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1973
The Three Musketeers
Frank Finlay was 47 in The Three Musketeers as 'Porthos / O'Reilly'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1973
Shaft in Africa
Frank Finlay was 46 in Shaft in Africa as 'Vincent Amafi'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1973
Danny Jones
Frank Finlay was 45 in Danny Jones Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1972
Sitting Target
Frank Finlay was 45 in Sitting Target as 'Marty Gold'.Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1972
The Merchant of Venice
Frank Finlay was 45 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Shylock'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1972
Gumshoe
Frank Finlay was 45 in Gumshoe as 'William Ginley'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Assault
Frank Finlay was 44 in Assault as 'Det. Chief Supt. Velyan'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1971
The Lie
Frank Finlay was 44 in The Lie as 'Andrew Firth'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1970
The Body
Frank Finlay was 44 in The Body as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1970
Cromwell
Frank Finlay was 43 in Cromwell as 'John Carter'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1970
The Molly Maguires
Frank Finlay was 43 in The Molly Maguires as 'Davies'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1970
Blood of the Lamb
Frank Finlay was 43 in Blood of the Lamb as 'Albert'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1969
Julius Caesar
Frank Finlay was 42 in Julius Caesar as 'Brutus'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1969
The Piano Tuner
Frank Finlay was 42 in The Piano Tuner as 'Wilfred Tilley'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1969
Twisted Nerve
Frank Finlay was 42 in Twisted Nerve as 'Henry Durnley'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968
Inspector Clouseau
Frank Finlay was 41 in Inspector Clouseau as 'Supt. Weaver'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1968
Robbery
Frank Finlay was 40 in Robbery as 'Robinson'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1967
The Jokers
Frank Finlay was 40 in The Jokers as 'Harrassed Man'.Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1967
Much Ado About Nothing
Frank Finlay was 40 in Much Ado About Nothing as 'Dogberry'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1967
The Spare Tyres
Frank Finlay was 40 in The Spare Tyres as 'Council foreman'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
The Deadly Bees
Frank Finlay was 40 in The Deadly Bees as 'H.W. Manfred'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1966
The Sandwich Man
Frank Finlay was 39 in The Sandwich Man as 'Second Fish Porter'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966
Othello
Frank Finlay was 39 in Othello as 'Iago'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965
The Wild Affair
Frank Finlay was 39 in The Wild Affair as 'Drunk'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1965
A Study in Terror
Frank Finlay was 39 in A Study in Terror as 'Inspector Lestrade'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965
The Comedy Man
Frank Finlay was 38 in The Comedy Man as 'Prout'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1964
Hot Enough for June
Frank Finlay was 37 in Hot Enough for June as 'British Embassy Porter'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
The Informers
Frank Finlay was 37 in The Informers as 'Leon Sale'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1963
Doctor in Distress
Frank Finlay was 36 in Doctor in Distress as 'Corsetiere'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1963
The Longest Day
Frank Finlay was 36 in The Longest Day as 'Pvt. Coke (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962
Life for Ruth
Frank Finlay was 36 in Life for Ruth as 'Teddy's Father'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1962
The Hard Knock
Frank Finlay was 35 in The Hard Knock as 'Franco Angelo'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 1962
Private Potter
Frank Finlay was 35 in Private Potter as 'Capt. Patterson'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Rosamunde Pilcher's Four Seasons
Frank Finlay was 82+ in Rosamunde Pilcher's Four Seasons as 'Alexander 'Alex' Combe'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 25 2008
Merlin
Frank Finlay was 82+ in Merlin as 'Anhora'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Johnny and the Bomb
Frank Finlay was 79+ in Johnny and the Bomb as 'Tom Maxwell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2006
Life Begins
Frank Finlay was 77+ in Life Begins as 'Eric Thornhill'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 16 2004
The Lost Prince
Frank Finlay was 76+ in The Lost Prince as 'Asquith'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Sins
Frank Finlay was 74+ in Sins as 'Uncle Irwin Green'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
How Do You Want Me?
Frank Finlay was 71+ in How Do You Want Me? TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 1998
Heartbeat
Frank Finlay was 65+ in Heartbeat as 'Howard Franklin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Prime Suspect
Frank Finlay was 64+ in Prime Suspect as 'Arnold Tennison'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
The Burning Shore
Frank Finlay was 64+ in The Burning Shore as 'Garrick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Erebus: The Aftermath
Frank Finlay was 61+ in Erebus: The Aftermath as 'Justice Peter Mahon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Lovejoy
Frank Finlay was 59+ in Lovejoy as 'Harold Plumb'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Sherlock Holmes
Frank Finlay was 57+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Professor Coram / Sergius'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Blackadder
Frank Finlay was 56+ in Blackadder as 'The Witchsmeller Pursuivant'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983
Wogan
Frank Finlay was 55+ in Wogan as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Tales of the Unexpected
Frank Finlay was 52+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Arthur Pearson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Count Dracula
Frank Finlay was 51+ in Count Dracula as 'Professor Van Helsing'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 22 1977
Another Bouquet
Frank Finlay was 50+ in Another Bouquet TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1977
Laurence Olivier Presents
Frank Finlay was 50+ in Laurence Olivier Presents as 'Peppino'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Bouquet of Barbed Wire
Frank Finlay was 49+ in Bouquet of Barbed Wire as 'Peter Manson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1976
Casanova
Frank Finlay was 45+ in Casanova as 'Casanova'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 1971
Play for Today
Frank Finlay was 44+ in Play for Today as ', Dearth'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Les Misérables
Frank Finlay was 41+ in Les Misérables as 'Jean Valjean'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 22 1967
BBC Play of the Month
Frank Finlay was 39+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Marcus Brutus, Sancho Panza, Voltaire'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Studio Four
Frank Finlay was 35+ in Studio Four as 'Fernand Destayac'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 1962
Z-Cars
Frank Finlay was 35+ in Z-Cars TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Target Luna
Frank Finlay was 33+ in Target Luna as 'Conway Henderson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 1960
