Jon Finlayson
Australian actor (1938–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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).
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Born | Jon Douglas Finlayson (1938-03-23)23 March 1938 Coburg, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 12 September 2012(2012-09-12) (aged 74) Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
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Years active | 1946–2012 |
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]