Actor

James Finlayson: Movies & Filmography

films: 82
on screen: 1919–1967

Career at a glance

James Finlayson's Career in Numbers

James Finlayson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Finlayson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Yankee Doodle in Berlin (1919) to The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy (1967), and the 1920s were the busiest decade.

James Finlayson Movies by Decade

1910s 1
1920s 44
1930s 28
1940s 7
1960s 2

The 1920s were James Finlayson's busiest decade, with 44 films.

James Finlayson Movies by Genre

Comedy 60
War 5
Western 3
Music 2
Documentary 1
Thriller 1
Romance 1
History 1
Family 1
Drama 1

Comedy is the genre James Finlayson has worked in most, with 60 films, ahead of war (5).

James Finlayson Career Milestones

First film: Yankee Doodle in Berlin 1919
Newest film: The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy 1967

82 credits

James Finlayson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film James Finlayson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who James Finlayson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors James Finlayson shares the most films with. Tiny Sandford comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Edgar Kennedy (4).

FAQ

James Finlayson: Questions & Answers

How many movies James Finlayson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has James Finlayson been in?

James Finlayson is credited on 82 films, from 1919 to 1967. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is James Finlayson's newest movie?

The most recent film on James Finlayson's filmography is The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy (1967).

Who does James Finlayson work with most often?

James Finlayson shares the most films with Tiny Sandford (5 films), Edgar Kennedy (4 films) and Leo McCarey (4 films).

The Best James Finlayson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 82 credits.

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