Jon Finlayson
| Jon Finlayson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
23 March 1938 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 12 September 2012 (aged 74) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor, television writer |
| Years active | 1946–2012 |
Jon "Finno" Finlayson (23 March 1938 – 12 September 2012) was an Australian actor and writer. 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. He was noted for his hospitality as well as his 'Sunday Soirees' in the Melbourne show business community.
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. His performing career began at about the same time when he toured Australia with the Australian Boys' Choir as a soprano.
Finlayson died of prostate cancer on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital.
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