Jon Finlayson
Born
Jon Douglas Finlayson

(1938-03-23)23 March 1938
Coburg, Victoria, Australia
Died12 September 2012(2012-09-12) (aged 74)
Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • director
  • singer
Years active1946–2012

Jon Douglas Finlayson (23 March 1938 – 12 September 2012) was an Australian stage and screen character actor and writer, director, producer and singer[1][2] He was known for his roles in the films Lonely Hearts (1982) and The Magic Show (1983).

He was also well-known from his numerous television roles, such as Colonel Archibald Spencer in Zoo Family (1985) and as James Gleeson in Snowy River: The McGregor Saga (1995–1996). He wrote sketches for The Mavis Bramston Show.[3] He was noted for his hospitality as well as his 'Sunday Soirees' in the Melbourne show business community.[4]

Finlayson directed, produced, and co-wrote (with Gary Down) The Glitter Sisters.[2]

Early life

Jon Finlayson was born in Coburg, Victoria to Clorine and Ron Finlayson. When he was about age 8 the family moved to Burwood where he attended Hartwell Primary School and Camberwell High School.[2][5] His performing career began at about the same time when he toured Australia with the Australian Boys' Choir as a soprano.[5]

Death

Finlayson died of prostate cancer[4] aged 74, on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne[5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1973Alvin PurpleLiz's LawyerFeature film
1974Alvin Rides AgainThe MagicianFeature film
1975The Great MacarthyVincentFeature film
1976The Sentimental BlokeMinor roleFeature film
1982Lonely HeartsGeorgeFeature film
1983The Magic ShowVan Zyskin (replaced "Ron Moody" at short notice)Film[6]
1984My First WifeBernardFeature film
1984Melvin, Son of AlvinBurnbaumFeature film
1988Evil AngelsProfessor BoettcherFeature film
1990A Kink in the PicassoLionelFeature film
1996The Inner SanctuaryArchbishop Clarke(final film role)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1974Division 4Denver Philips / Wayne Fraser3 episodes
1985Zoo FamilyColonel Archibald Spencer26 episodes
1986NeighboursBrian Hanson2 episodes
1995-96Snowy River: The McGregor SagaJames Gleeson28 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "Finlayson, Jon ( -2012)". TROVE NLA.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jon Finlayson Actor, writer, director, producer and singer". Camberwell High School Ex Students Society. 13 March 2013. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Knox, David."Vale: Jon Finlayson" TV Tonight. 13 September 2012
  4. 1 2 "Vale Jon Finlayson" Melbourne Observer. 19 September 2012. Part C. Pages 37-52:
  5. 1 2 3 Schepisi, Alexandra (4 October 2012). "Versatile actor, singer and raconteur". The Age. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "Jon Fonlayson-Trivia". IMDB.com
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