Jon "Finno" Finlayson (23 March 193812 September 2012) was an Australian actor and writer. He was known for his roles in the films '' Lonely Hearts'' (1982) and ''

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'' (1983). He was also well-known from his numerous television roles, such as Colonel Archibald Spencer in ''

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'' (1985) and as James Gleeson in '' Snowy River: The McGregor Saga'' (1995–1996). He wrote sketches for ''

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Early life

Jon Finlayson was born in

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to Clorine and Ron Finlayson. When he was about age 8 the family moved to Burwood where he attended Hartwell Primary School and

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. Camberwell High School Ex-Students Society Inc. (chessmoves.com). Retrieved 23 June 2013 His performing career began at about the same time when he toured Australia with the Australian Boys' Choir as a soprano.

Death

Finlayson died of

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on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital.

Filmography

References

External links

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