Jon Douglas Finlayson (23 March 1938–12 September 2012) was an Australian stage and screen character actor, radio performer, writer, director, producer and singer
Early life
Jon Finlayson was born in
Coburg, Victoria
Coburg is an inner suburb in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia, north of Melbourne's Melbourne city centre, Central Business District, located within the Cities of City of Darebin, Darebin and City of Merri-bek, Merri-bek Loc ...
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.][
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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
''The Mavis Bramston Show'' is an Australian television satirical sketch comedy revue series that aired on the Seven Network from 1964 to 1968. Mavis was created, written, and co-produced by Carol Raye, who also starred in it and was inspired by ...
''. He was noted for his hospitality as well as his 'Sunday Soirees' in the Melbourne show business community.[Vale Jon Finlayson]
Melbourne Observer. 19 September 2012. Part C. Pages 37-52:
Finlayson directed, produced, and co-wrote (with Gary Down) ''The Glitter Sisters.''
Death
Finlayson died of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the neoplasm, uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder. Abnormal growth of the prostate tissue is usually detected through Screening (medicine), screening tests, ...
[ aged 74, on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne]
Filmography
Film
Television
Theatre
As actor
As director / producer
[https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/9293]
References
External links
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Vale Jon Finlayson
. tvtonight.com.au
Jon Finlayson
. rottentomatoes.com
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1938 births
2012 deaths
Australian male film actors
Australian male stage actors
Australian male television actors
Australian television writers
Male actors from Melbourne
Australian male television writers