Jon Finch

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Characters played by Jon Finch

James Ferguson — Death on the Nile (1978)

Linnet's wealthy friend and fellow passenger

Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney — Frenzy (1972)

A former RAF squadron leader who has lost his job as a barman and is struggling financially. He becomes the prime suspect in the murders of Brenda and Babs, despite being innocent. After conviction, he escapes custody to confront Rusk, only to be found beside another victim before the real killer is exposed.

Carl Ebhardt — The Vampire Lovers (1970)

A local figure and adventurer. Though not detailed in the initial summary, he is typically involved in the later stages of the vampire hunt, providing physical confrontation or tracking capabilities.

Macbeth — Macbeth (1971)

Central protagonist and antagonist. A Scottish noble who, driven by ambition and his wife's urging, murders King Duncan to seize the throne. He becomes a paranoid tyrant, ordering the assassinations of Banquo and Macduff's family. Ultimately defeated in battle by Macduff after the witches' prophecies prove misleading.

Lt. Henry Becker — The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)

Military officer investigating Victor's experiments and the creature's rampage.

Jerry Cornelius — The Final Programme (1973)

Jerry Cornelius is a counter-culture dandy and playboy physicist who becomes the central figure in the struggle over the Final Programme. He attacks Frank, accidentally kills Catherine, helps recover the microfilm, and is ultimately combined with Miss Brunner to create the programme's transformed human being.

Woods — Breaking Glass (1980)

A famous music producer who replaces Danny as Kate's manager and lover. He demands commercial changes to her lyrics, pushes her into a solo direction, and contributes to the band's internal conflicts and fragmentation.

O'Mally — Giro City (1982)

O'Mally is a member of the film crew working with Martin on a politically sensitive project. He investigates Greater Northern Holdings and its acquisition of the Welsh land, suspecting that the deal has a wider purpose. His inquiries lead the crew toward a councilman and questions about payments connected to the land.

Career Overview

Jon Finch has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Agatha Christie Poirot Film Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Frenzy, Death on the Nile, Macbeth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
44
Birth Date
1941-03-02
Birth Place
Caterham, Surrey, England

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1381397), public domain (CC0).