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Jon Finlayson

Jon Finlayson

Australian actor (1938–2012)

Jon Douglas Finlayson (23 March 1938 – 12 September 2012) was an Australian stage and screen character actor and writer, director, producer and singer[1][2] He was known for his roles in the films Lonely Hearts (1982) and The Magic Show (1983).

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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.[3] He was noted for his hospitality as well as his 'Sunday Soirees' in the Melbourne show business community.[4]

Finlayson directed, produced, and co-wrote (with Gary Down) The Glitter Sisters.[2]

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.[2][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[4] aged 74, on 12 September 2012 at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne[5]

Filmography

Film

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References

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    "Finlayson, Jon ( -2012)". TROVE NLA.
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    "Jon Finlayson Actor, writer, director, producer and singer". Camberwell High School Ex Students Society. 13 March 2013. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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    Knox, David."Vale: Jon Finlayson" TV Tonight. 13 September 2012
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    "Vale Jon Finlayson" Melbourne Observer. 19 September 2012. Part C. Pages 37-52:
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    Schepisi, Alexandra (4 October 2012). "Versatile actor, singer and raconteur". The Age. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
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    "Jon Fonlayson-Trivia". IMDB.com
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