Jon Douglas Finlayson (23 March 1938 – 12 September 2012) was an Australian stage and screen character actor, radio performer, writer, director, producer and singer[1][2] 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.[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]
