Movies (Acting Roles)
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
James Finlayson would have been no older than 66 in Laurel & Hardy - Highlights Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2002
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
James Finlayson would have been no older than 66 in The Best of Laurel and Hardy as 'Meadows / Dulcy's Father / Fin (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1968
The Big Parade of Comedy
James Finlayson would have been no older than 66 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Here We Go Again
James Finlayson was 65 in Here We Go Again as 'Plato's Rival'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1952
Royal Wedding
James Finlayson was 63 in Royal Wedding as 'Cabby (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1951
Grand Canyon Trail
James Finlayson was 61 in Grand Canyon Trail as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1948
The Perils of Pauline
James Finlayson was 59 in The Perils of Pauline as 'Comic Chef'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1947
Two Sisters from Boston
James Finlayson was 58 in Two Sisters from Boston as 'Street Cleaner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1946
She-Wolf of London
James Finlayson was 58 in She-Wolf of London as 'Constable (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946
Wedding Yells
James Finlayson was 54 in Wedding Yells as 'Hammerhead Nahl'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1942
To Be or Not to Be
James Finlayson was 54 in To Be or Not to Be as 'Scottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1942
Foreign Correspondent
James Finlayson was 52 in Foreign Correspondent as 'Dutch Peasant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940
Saps at Sea
James Finlayson was 52 in Saps at Sea as 'Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1940
A Chump at Oxford
James Finlayson was 52 in A Chump at Oxford as 'Baldy Vandevere (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1940
The Great Victor Herbert
James Finlayson was 52 in The Great Victor Herbert as 'Lamplighter'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939
Raffles
James Finlayson was 52 in Raffles as 'Hansom Cab Driver'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1939
The Flying Deuces
James Finlayson was 52 in The Flying Deuces as 'Jailor'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1939
Hollywood Cavalcade
James Finlayson was 52 in Hollywood Cavalcade as 'Keystone Cop'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1939
Dog-Gone
James Finlayson was 52 in Dog-Gone as 'Mr. Jones'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1939
Block-Heads
James Finlayson was 50 in Block-Heads as 'Man on Stairs'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1938
Angel
James Finlayson was 50 in Angel as 'Barker's 2nd Butler (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
All Over Town
James Finlayson was 49 in All Over Town as 'MacDougal'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1937
The Toast of New York
James Finlayson was 49 in The Toast of New York as 'Trick-Hat Inventor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1937
Pick a Star
James Finlayson was 49 in Pick a Star as 'Director'.Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1937
Way Out West
James Finlayson was 49 in Way Out West as 'Mickey Finn'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1937
Our Relations
James Finlayson was 49 in Our Relations as 'Finn'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1936
The Bohemian Girl
James Finlayson was 48 in The Bohemian Girl as 'Captain Finn'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1936
MGM 1935 Promo Reel
James Finlayson was 48 in MGM 1935 Promo Reel as 'Manager'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1935
Life Hesitates at 40
James Finlayson was 48 in Life Hesitates at 40 as 'Dr. James Finlayson'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1935
Manhattan Monkey Business
James Finlayson was 48 in Manhattan Monkey Business as 'Joyce's Father'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1935
Bonnie Scotland
James Finlayson was 47 in Bonnie Scotland as 'Sgt. Maj. Finlayson'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1935
Thicker Than Water
James Finlayson was 47 in Thicker Than Water as 'Auction Manager'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1935
Father and Son
James Finlayson was 47 in Father and Son as 'Bidad'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1935
Dick Turpin
James Finlayson was 46 in Dick Turpin as 'Jeremy'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933
So This Is Harris!
James Finlayson was 45 in So This Is Harris! as 'Golf Pro'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1933
The Gay Nighties
James Finlayson was 45 in The Gay Nighties as 'Mr. Amos Pipp'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1933
Mush and Milk
James Finlayson was 45 in Mush and Milk as 'Mr. Brown, the banker'.Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1933
The Druggist's Dilemma
James Finlayson was 45 in The Druggist's Dilemma as 'Andrew Finch'.Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1933
The Devil's Brother
James Finlayson was 45 in The Devil's Brother as 'Lord Rocburg'.Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1933
His Silent Racket
James Finlayson was 45 in His Silent Racket as 'James'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1933
Me and My Pal
James Finlayson was 45 in Me and My Pal as 'Peter Cucumber'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1933
Nature in the Wrong
James Finlayson was 45 in Nature in the Wrong as 'Voice of lion (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1933
Jitters the Butler
James Finlayson was 45 in Jitters the Butler as 'Phineas P. McPhinn'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Boy Oh Boy!
James Finlayson was 45 in Boy Oh Boy! as 'Saunders'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1932
Pack Up Your Troubles
James Finlayson was 45 in Pack Up Your Troubles as 'General'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1932
The Iceman's Ball
James Finlayson was 44 in The Iceman's Ball as 'Commissioner Walters'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1932
Thunder Below
James Finlayson was 44 in Thunder Below as 'Scotty'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1932
The Chimp
James Finlayson was 44 in The Chimp as 'Ringmaster'.Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1932
Hasty Marriage
James Finlayson was 44 in Hasty Marriage as 'Kitty's Father'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1931
One Good Turn
James Finlayson was 44 in One Good Turn as 'A Community Player'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1931
False Roomers
James Finlayson was 44 in False Roomers as 'Landlord'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1931
Beach Pajamas
James Finlayson was 44 in Beach Pajamas Movie Released: Mon, Sep 21 1931
Pardon Us
James Finlayson was 43 in Pardon Us as 'Schoolteacher'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1931
One of the Smiths
James Finlayson was 43 in One of the Smiths as 'Wine Brewer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1931
Our Wife
James Finlayson was 43 in Our Wife as 'Father of the bride'.Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1931
Playing at Politics
James Finlayson was 43 in Playing at Politics as 'Criado'.Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1931
Second Hand Kisses
James Finlayson was 43 in Second Hand Kisses as 'Jimmy Finlayson'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1931
Chickens Come Home
James Finlayson was 43 in Chickens Come Home as 'Butler'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1931
Don't Leave Home
James Finlayson was 43 in Don't Leave Home Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1930
Another Fine Mess
James Finlayson was 43 in Another Fine Mess as 'Col. Wilburforce Buckshot (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1930
Gold Diggers
James Finlayson was 43 in Gold Diggers Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1930
Dollar Dizzy
James Finlayson was 43 in Dollar Dizzy as 'House Detective'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1930
For the Defense
James Finlayson was 42 in For the Defense as 'Parrott'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1930
The Dawn Patrol
James Finlayson was 42 in The Dawn Patrol as 'Field Sergeant'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1930
Young Eagles
James Finlayson was 42 in Young Eagles as 'Scotty'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1930
Thieves
James Finlayson was 42 in Thieves Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1930
Night Owls
James Finlayson was 42 in Night Owls as 'Meadows'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1930
Wall Street
James Finlayson was 42 in Wall Street as 'Andy (as Jimmy Finalyson)'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1929
The Hoose-Gow
James Finlayson was 42 in The Hoose-Gow as 'Governor'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1929
Hard to Get
James Finlayson was 41 in Hard to Get as 'Pa Martin'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 1929
Men O' War
James Finlayson was 41 in Men O' War as 'Soda jerk'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1929
Two Weeks Off
James Finlayson was 41 in Two Weeks Off as 'Pa Weaver'.Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1929
Big Business
James Finlayson was 41 in Big Business as 'Homeowner'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1929
Liberty
James Finlayson was 41 in Liberty as 'Store keeper'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1929
Fast Freight
James Finlayson was 41 in Fast Freight as 'Spooky Wall Painting'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1929
Show Girl
James Finlayson was 41 in Show Girl as 'Mr. Dugan'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1928
Lady Be Good
James Finlayson was 40 in Lady Be Good as 'Trelawney West'.Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1928
Galloping Ghosts
James Finlayson was 40 in Galloping Ghosts as 'Police Commissioner'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1928
Flying Elephants
James Finlayson was 40 in Flying Elephants as 'Saxophonus'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1928
Should Tall Men Marry?
James Finlayson was 40 in Should Tall Men Marry? as 'Joe Skittle'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1928
Do Detectives Think?
James Finlayson was 40 in Do Detectives Think? as 'Judge Foozle'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1927
Hats Off
James Finlayson was 40 in Hats Off as 'Proprietor, Kwickway Washing Machine Co.'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1927
Call of the Cuckoo
James Finlayson was 40 in Call of the Cuckoo as 'Asylum Inmate'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1927
The Second 100 Years
James Finlayson was 40 in The Second 100 Years as 'Browne Van Dyke'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1927
Sugar Daddies
James Finlayson was 40 in Sugar Daddies as 'Oil tycoon Cyrus Brittle'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1927
With Love and Hisses
James Finlayson was 40 in With Love and Hisses as 'Captain Bustle'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1927
Don't Tell Everything
James Finlayson was 39 in Don't Tell Everything as 'Lawyer Goldblum'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1927
Love 'Em and Weep
James Finlayson was 39 in Love 'Em and Weep as 'Titus Tillsbury'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 1927
No Man's Law
James Finlayson was 39 in No Man's Law as 'Jack Belcher'.Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1927
Forgotten Sweeties
James Finlayson was 39 in Forgotten Sweeties Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1927
One Hour Married
James Finlayson was 39 in One Hour Married Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1927
Seeing the World
James Finlayson was 39 in Seeing the World as ''Old Buzz-Fuzz,' teacher'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1927
Anything Once!
James Finlayson was 39 in Anything Once! as 'Mabel's Boss'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1927
The Nickel-Hopper
James Finlayson was 39 in The Nickel-Hopper as 'Rupert'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1926
Raggedy Rose
James Finlayson was 39 in Raggedy Rose as 'Simpson Sniffle'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1926
Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes
James Finlayson was 39 in Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes as 'Dean of Pinkham University'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1926
Merry Widower
James Finlayson was 38 in Merry Widower as 'The Hunter'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1926
Thundering Fleas
James Finlayson was 38 in Thundering Fleas as 'Justice of the Peace'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1926
Don Key (Son of Burro)
James Finlayson was 38 in Don Key (Son of Burro) as 'Vivien's Suitor'.Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1926
Wife Tamers
James Finlayson was 38 in Wife Tamers as 'The Waiter'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1926
Dizzy Daddies
James Finlayson was 38 in Dizzy Daddies as 'Jonathan Haig'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1926
Madame Mystery
James Finlayson was 38 in Madame Mystery as 'Struggling Author'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1926
What's the World Coming To?
James Finlayson was 38 in What's the World Coming To? as 'The Father-in-Law'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1926
A Punch in the Nose
James Finlayson was 38 in A Punch in the Nose Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1926
Flaming Flappers
James Finlayson was 38 in Flaming Flappers Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1925
The Caretaker's Daughter
James Finlayson was 38 in The Caretaker's Daughter as 'The Prohibition Sleuth (as Jimmie Finlayson)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1925
Moonlight and Noses
James Finlayson was 38 in Moonlight and Noses as 'Professor Sniff'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1925
Unfriendly Enemies
James Finlayson was 38 in Unfriendly Enemies as 'The Cameraman'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1925
Mary, Queen of Tots
James Finlayson was 37 in Mary, Queen of Tots as 'Radio Actor'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1925
Madame Sans Jane
James Finlayson was 37 in Madame Sans Jane Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1925
Innocent Husbands
James Finlayson was 37 in Innocent Husbands as 'The Desk Clerk (as Jimmie Finlayson)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1925
Yes, Yes, Nanette
James Finlayson was 37 in Yes, Yes, Nanette as 'Hillory, the new husband'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 19 1925
Chasing the Chaser
James Finlayson was 37 in Chasing the Chaser as 'Gilroy (the husband)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1925
Thundering Landlords
James Finlayson was 37 in Thundering Landlords as 'The Landlord'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1925
In the Grease
James Finlayson was 37 in In the Grease as 'Father'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1925
Sure-Mike!
James Finlayson was 37 in Sure-Mike! as 'The Floorwalker'.Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1925
Welcome Home
James Finlayson was 37 in Welcome Home Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1925
Hard Boiled
James Finlayson was 37 in Hard Boiled Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1925
Short Kilts
James Finlayson was 36 in Short Kilts as 'McGregor's Son'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 1924
Why Husbands Go Mad
James Finlayson was 36 in Why Husbands Go Mad Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1924
Wide Open Spaces
James Finlayson was 36 in Wide Open Spaces as 'Jack McQueen'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1924
Rupert of Hee-Haw
James Finlayson was 36 in Rupert of Hee-Haw as 'Rupert of Hee Haw'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1924
Near Dublin
James Finlayson was 36 in Near Dublin as 'Sir Patrick'.Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1924
Zeb vs. Paprika
James Finlayson was 36 in Zeb vs. Paprika as 'Major Glanders Botts'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1924
Postage Due
James Finlayson was 36 in Postage Due as 'Postal Inspector Hawke'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1924
Smithy
James Finlayson was 36 in Smithy as 'Sergeant'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1924
Mother's Joy
James Finlayson was 36 in Mother's Joy as 'Baron Buttontop'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1923
Fully Insured
James Finlayson was 36 in Fully Insured as 'The Foreman'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1923
Scorching Sands
James Finlayson was 36 in Scorching Sands as 'James'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1923
The Soilers
James Finlayson was 36 in The Soilers as 'Smacknamara'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1923
The Whole Truth
James Finlayson was 36 in The Whole Truth as 'Defense lawyer'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1923
Frozen Hearts
James Finlayson was 36 in Frozen Hearts as 'General Sappovitch'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1923
Jus' Passin' Through
James Finlayson was 36 in Jus' Passin' Through as 'Drunk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1923
Roughest Africa
James Finlayson was 36 in Roughest Africa as 'Hans Downe'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1923
A Man About Town
James Finlayson was 36 in A Man About Town as 'Humko, Store Detective'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1923
Pitfalls of a Big City
James Finlayson was 36 in Pitfalls of a Big City as 'The Hired Man'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1923
The Mystery Man
James Finlayson was 35 in The Mystery Man Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1923
Hollywood
James Finlayson was 35 in Hollywood as 'James Finlayson'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1923
Oranges and Lemons
James Finlayson was 35 in Oranges and Lemons as 'Worker'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1923
Jack Frost
James Finlayson was 35 in Jack Frost as 'Wicked Man from the Wicked City'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1923
Pick and Shovel
James Finlayson was 35 in Pick and Shovel as 'The Foreman'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1923
Sold at Auction
James Finlayson was 35 in Sold at Auction as 'The Man Who WAS Sold'.Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1923
White Wings
James Finlayson was 35 in White Wings as 'Dental Patient'.Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1923
California or Bust
James Finlayson was 35 in California or Bust as 'Campground neighbor'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1923
The Noon Whistle
James Finlayson was 35 in The Noon Whistle Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1923
Before the Public
James Finlayson was 35 in Before the Public Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1923
A Tough Winter
James Finlayson was 35 in A Tough Winter Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1923
Newly Rich
James Finlayson was 35 in Newly Rich Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1922
Hard Knocks and Love Taps
James Finlayson was 33 in Hard Knocks and Love Taps as 'Plato's Rival'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 1921
She Sighed by the Seaside
James Finlayson was 33 in She Sighed by the Seaside as '1st Suitor'.Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1921
A Small Town Idol
James Finlayson was 33 in A Small Town Idol as 'J. Wellington Jones'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1921
Don't Weaken!
James Finlayson was 33 in Don't Weaken! as 'Lightfingered Luke - Professor Yonson's Assistant'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1920
Down on the Farm
James Finlayson was 32 in Down on the Farm as 'The Sportive Banker with the Mortgage'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1920
Up in Alf's Place
James Finlayson was 32 in Up in Alf's Place as 'The Dancing Instructor'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1919
Trying to Get Along
James Finlayson was 31 in Trying to Get Along as 'The Beauty Parlor Operator'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1919
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
James Finlayson was 31 in Yankee Doodle in Berlin as 'Commander's Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1919
In Dutch
James Finlayson was 30 in In Dutch Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1918
