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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, radio performer, writer, director, producer and singer[2][3]
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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.[3][4] His performing career began at about the same time when he toured Australia with the Australian Boys' Choir as a soprano.[4]
Career
Finlayson 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.[5] He was noted for his hospitality as well as his 'Sunday Soirees' in the Melbourne show business community.[6]
Finlayson directed, produced, and co-wrote (with Gary Down) The Glitter Sisters.[3]
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Death
Finlayson died of prostate cancer[6] aged 74, on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne[4]
Filmography
Film
Television
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Theatre
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As director / producer
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