Jon Finlayson

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

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
Years active1946–2012

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.[2] He was noted for his hospitality as well as his 'Sunday Soirees' in the Melbourne show business community.[3]

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.[4][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[3] aged 74, on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne[5]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
1973Alvin PurpleLiz's Lawyer
1974Division 4Denver Philips / Wayne Fraser3 Episodes
1974Alvin Rides AgainThe Magician
1975The Great MacArthyVincent
1976The Sentimental BlokeMinor Role
1982Lonely HeartsGeorge
1983The Magic ShowVan ZyskinReplaced "Ron Moody" at short notice for the role.[6]
1984My First WifeBernard
1984Melvin, Son of AlvinBurnbaum
1985Zoo FamilyCol. Archibald Spencer26 Episodes
1986NeighboursBrian Hanson2 Episodes
1988Evil AngelsProfessor Boettcher
1990A Kink in the PicassoLionel
1995-1996Snowy River: The McGregor SagaJames Gleeson28 Episodes
1996The Inner SanctuaryArchbishop Clarke(final film role)

References
  1. "Finlayson, Jon ( -2012)". TROVE NLA.
  2. Knox, David."Vale: Jon Finlayson" TV Tonight. 13 September 2012
  3. "Vale Jon Finlayson" Melbourne Observer. 19 September 2012. Part C. Pages 37-52:
  4. "Jon Finlayson-Actor, writer, director, producer and singer". Camberwell High School Ex-Students Society Inc. (chessmoves.com). Retrieved 23 June 2013
  5. 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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