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Jon Finch

Jon Finch in Frenzy (1972)

Biography

Jon Finch (1942–2012) was an English actor noted for many Shakespearean roles. He is perhaps best known for playing Macbeth in Roman Polanski's film The Tragedy of Macbeth (1971) and as the anti-hero in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Frenzy (1972).

In later life, Finch suffered from diabetes and was found dead in his flat on 28th December 2012 after friends and family became concerned for his welfare.

Filmography

With Hitchcock...

  • Frenzy (1972) — cast: Richard Ian Blaney

Documentaries

He has appeared in the following Hitchcockian documentaries...

See Also...

Film Frames

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Image Gallery

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Genealogy

  • born 02/Mar/1942 in Caterham, Surrey, England[1]
  • married actress Catriona MacColl in 1981[2] — divorced 1987
  • died ??/Dec/2012 in Hastings, England

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Notes & References

  1. Most likely John N. Finch whose birth was registered Q1 1942 Surrey South Eastern and mother's maiden name Houghton.
  2. Marriage of Jon M. Finch and Catriona H. MacColl registered Q4 1981 Fulham, London.