Frank Finlay's Grave - Famous Graves, The Wild Geese, Dracula

[@harshtruth5003]

Frank finlay came close to playing blofeld in diamonds are forever 1971 thanks mate.

[@jillcollis4947]

Hi Paul, Frank Finlay had three children Daniel, Cathy and Stephen Finlay is his son who sadly died at 48. Surely his two children could sort a head stone for their dad, it’s so sad to see he has been left there like that.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Their mother and his wife also. The mother going on nearly 18 years now and no head stone.

[@trevorbrown6654]

I wonder if a simple minimalist grave was what he wanted though.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Good point. Roy Orbison is buried in an unmarked grave so perhaps this is something similar? @@trevorbrown6654

[@debbiehobson2065]

I think its sad after all these years he hasn't got a stone.

[@barnham9388]

It’s very similar to the cross he brandishes as the Witchsmeller Pursuivant in Blackadder so maybe it was what he wanted?!

[@johnbleakley4125]

Some years ago i wrote frank a letter via BBC tv and asked them to pass it onto him, which they kindly did on my behalf. Not too long after a long white envelope dropped on my doormat, containing a signed black and white photograph of frank, looking very serious. He signed it best wishes, john, Frank Finlay. He thanked me for my kind words as id told him in my letter he was my favourite Van Helsing and also one of my favourite actors. Such a nice man and fabulous actor. And very much missed 😢

[@robertjames7389]

My mother and I find it so sad that after such a wonderful career in the acting profession that a decent headstone has not been put in place. I loved his portrayal as Marley in A Christmas Carol. My mother met him whilst performing at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley. She said he was a nice man! R.I.P. Frank Finlay ❤

[@CobwebCottage]

There may be a good, private, reason why no headstone ahs been put in place. It took me 6 years before I felt able to put a headstone on my mothers grave. Huge amount of grief played a big part in that, and the planning and putting that headstone on the grave felt like I was putting a great big full stop on her life. I just couldn't seem to do that final thing. Obviously, eventually, things happened and I felt I needed to find my brave and do that final thing for her. It took an enormous amount of bravery, but the place I ordered the stone from was SO amazing and so gentle with me, even explaining that it wasn't as unusual as I might have thought. Many people have their own reasons for not placing a gravestone after their loved ones have passed. So, *people reading* please don't judge the remaining family of Mr. Finley. They may have reason for not yet putting that gravestone in place. I hope they can eventually do it, just because I know what relief I felt once I saw the stone in place on my mothers grave. It was an emotional moment, but I felt that my mom was there, telling me "Well done, sweetheart" . Please don't judge the relatives, they will have their reasons. Apologies for the length of this comment. Sending hugs and love to those who need to feel it today ~ Cobs. x

[@johnmh1000]

Another great video, thanks Paul. For me one of FF's most memorable roles was Marley's Ghost in the 1984 Christmas Carol alongside George C Scott.

[@creationinmotion4124]

Very sad about the grave marker, but beautifully presented with empathy Paul ❤

[@philipeide1812]

Great video,and your honest opinion...many thanks

[@pamelahall1495]

Aww Frank Finlay was an Amazing actor …i liked him best in Dracula….he was an icon …it’s so sad when graves are neglected…I Allways go to the cemetery when I go home to Newcastle to visit family I know and family that I haven’t met …I Allways take a large bunch of flowers and visit each grave and put some flowers down ,we should never forget our family that lived before us …Love and respect Allways…Thankyou Paul for your Amazing channel and making this all possible for us … love this channel X😄

[@annemccrystal5384]

Hi Paul Frank finlay was an proper English actor I watched him in bouquet of barb wire great show frank was class thanks Paul 👍👍👍

[@sheilahayward8478]

So so sad,,no grave stone,,for such a Brilliant Actor 😥

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Having spent time in the U.K. over the years, I do recognize this gentleman as being a very fine actor. Stephen Finlay - an actor, writer and artist in his own right, was Frank and Doreen Finlay's son. He passed away in 2004, and Frank lost his wife Doreen in 2005. I can't begin to imagine what two losses so close together might feel like... It's sad that Doreen and Frank have been without a headstone for so long. The reasons for this may be many, however, I still find it heartbreaking. THANK You for yet another brilliant clip, Paul!💕

[@joeletaxi821]

Taxi drivers do club together when colleagues pass. We usually raise about £1500/£2000. This is given to the family. We attend the funerals too.

[@paulb3517]

We all get forgotten...

[@kaybright2539]

Hi Paul liked the video looking forward to the next video 🙂👍👌

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H 🇬🇧 ... Paul lad your Fanbloodytastic... Thank You luv for all your hard work to bring us your video's...😉💋

[@paolobianchi6212]

Paul Jackdaws are the smallest member of the crow family. And keep those videos coming I love them all. You are an amazing guy Paul 🙏❤

[@annemccrystal5384]

So sad no headstone none needed he left his marker in our hearts epic actor great respect as always paul ❤👍👍👍👌

[@barnham9388]

Paid a visit to his grave yesterday as live very close by - it remains the somewhat weathered wooden cross. Went home and watched Blackadder! RIP Frank

[@ronaldpainting5614]

Even a small head stone would suffice as this would outlast a wooden grave marker by decades. A fine actor fondly remembered.

[@MariaCannadine-vt5er]

Bouquet of Barbed Wire, naughty before it's time. Watched it as a kid when I shouldn't have!

[@wendymudkins8208]

A very accomplished actor and a great performer and i hate spiders a run a mile if i see one screaming lol thankyou paul for another great video

[@tinamaynard8181]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 👏 it's sad about his grave marker. That's why we need people like you to keep there memory alive. We'll done paul outstanding as always thank you x

[@ThinWhiteDuke2007]

​Amazing actor, superb with Laurence Olivier in Othello. Met him at the Theatre Royal Newcastle, he was in a Royal Shakespeare production, what a gentleman!

[@Herbparis2001]

Paul, Jackdaws is one of my favourite birds with that lovely blue eye which is unsual they are part of the Corvid family which includes Carrion Crow, Magpie, Jay, and the rarest one Chough

[@jasontyler8432]

I was born in Farnworth and was for many years a member of Farnworth Little Theatre, I met Frank in person he was a great man and a true gentleman R. I. P.

[@hwebster5087]

I have the greatest respect for you Paul in your presentation and delivery of the videos thankyou

[@ollwynaspinall1991]

A brilliant actor in so many films and TV shows 📺 born in Farnworth close to where I live 👍🏻 may he rest in peace 🙏🏻🌹🕊️ thanks Paul a great video as always 🤳🏻😊 your amazing 🤗

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

Thanks very much for the video Paul. I live in Shepperton and used to see him a lot in the high street. When my son was younger we saw him in a film called Station Jim. The next day we saw him in the baker's and my son was overwhelmed to see and talk to him . He was a real gentleman and had time for everyone. RIP Frank

[@lindawhittaker3581]

Another brilliant video and I agree with you frank finlay was an great actor and shud have an head stone buy know its an shame thanks for a another brilliant video xxx

[@thomasstorie1621]

Totally agree Paul, it's a shame that nobody has put a headstone up.

[@alisonwilliams1873]

Hi Paul thanks for your vlog about Frank Finlay. He was a good actor and did a lot of work in different genres. It is sad he doesn't have a grave stone but as other people have said he may not have wanted one. He lost his son and wife too early. RIP Frank

[@sheilahayward8478]

An amazing Actor,,,so looking forward to this😊

[@paulhickson-vb9ic]

Didn't know much about him until now rip .yet again thanks paul❤

[@kathleenseear5764]

I saw Frank Finlay in the film THE WILD GEESE, and he was a great actor

[@annprett8307]

Another great video thanks Pau

[@richardhartley7094]

I remember him often on TV in 70s early 80s films and series👍

[@joeweston3252]

Thanks

[@UnusualThings1]

Thanks Joe

[@melvincalladine8187]

Thanks Paul a great video again . What a fine actor he was .

[@aliciacollins9886]

So so sad that someone so respected in his field of acting and so talented at his craft should end up with such a humble grave. Surely someone out there whether family or friends could rectify this and give Frank a memorable tribute . Thank You for sharing this video , keeping peoples memories alive. So true that no matter how famous , important ,rich or poor eventually we all end up a distant memory

[@edd2097]

Good work Paul family ay🦇

[@Waverley52]

Bouquet of Barbed Wire remains one of my favourite series. Frank Finlay's character was so creepy. In the early 2000s when on holiday in Torquay with my late partner, we met Frank Finlay a couple of Sundays mornings strolling along the prom. He raised his straw hat and wished us a good morning. I almost swooned, he was a good looking man 🤩. How sad he still has no headstone.

[@creationinmotion4124]

Well done Paul. I'm back after an illness. He was in the 1984 version of an Xmas carol with George C Scott

[@UnusualThings1]

Hope you’re on the mend

[@coulterry67]

Bouquet of Barbed Wired is what comes to mind first when I think of Frank Finlay. Sad about his grave not having a proper headstone especially when it appears his son rests next to him with a nice stone. Thanks for the info Paul, I learned a lot about Mr Finlay and the acting legacy he left behind. I particularly liked his performance with Thora Hird in Heartbeat

[@sheilamcvay6592]

It’s a shame about the marker,loved a Christmas carol,again Paul another great video xx

[@johnathanryan2117]

When people talk about famous folk from my neck of the woods its normally Peter Kay, Vernon Kay, Sarah Cox, Fred Dibnah, Amir Khan , Bernard Wrigley etc... Little known that Frank Finlay and Robert Shaw can also be added to that list. Superb masters of their craft. Mr Finlay was a qualified butcher too! Great video

[@Hawkwind77]

Was this geezer from bouquet of barb wire late 70 s series on tv ?

[@garygrimmett7945]

Hi paul another brilliant actor gone but never forgotten...brilliant in the wild geese and legendry performance in the series bouquet of barbed wire...I alway thought he would be a good dracula...all the best mate hammergazz 😙👍

[@patriciaalland5500]

Frank Finlay a brilliant actor A very nice gentleman Who dedicated his life to His acting making many films to entertain us. R I P Frank 🙏🏻🕊🙏🏻 THANK YOU

[@LisaFinney-p1y]

Hi Paul he was a fantastic actor played really good roll well done frank 😢❤

[@Sdsacanita196]

Ooh can't wait, great actor xx

[@helencheadle5285]

Frank Was a lovely human being and a gentleman, as well as a really brilliant actor! My husband came from Farnworth, and his mother while still living there, regularly used to see him and pass the time of day with him. She said “ being such a great Actor you might think he had aires and graces! Thought he was above the rest of us! But he was lovely! A really nice Gentleman,always with a smile..and so good looking!”. I’m also saddened to just see the original grave marker in place, and tarnished after 7 yrs. He had a son Steven Francis, who died aged 48, and I think that’s his grave next to his father, but there WERE two daughters too. As you so rightly say, we don’t know the family dynamics…and it Could even be that Frank told his children not to waste money on fripperies of a grave stone etc…OR his daughters can’t afford one. But to me, whether there is a stone or not, and yes they can be expensive…..some flowers or an evergreen shrub wouldn’t cost the earth..or some polish to show up the couples name better on the cross. Regarding getting some actors or similar to club together for a gravestone, I have a feeling any family would have to be contacted to ask permission! Not 100% on that, but get a feeling you do…..otherwise we will have to try a go fund me…as there may be other famous people you have visited who have no memorial marker too…. That was really interesting Paul (as always! 😘) but it has left me feeling sad….. I’ve already put aside money for my sons to put a Small marker up for me…tried to think of everything and write my wishes down…..even added “please plant bulbs!” As they both live some distance away, so I know they won’t really feel like driving couple hundred miles to bring flowers! So sorting it myself! Lol….what are we like!? Dear oh dear…we think we are immortal when young, then getting older, losing friends and relatives, you suddenly become more aware that actually you aren’t! 🙀 Thanks for all you do for us Paul…someone else called you a Superstar and said you should be a tv presenter. I agree on both counts, except I’m Greedy, and don’t want to lose seeing your lovely smiley face on here, and the “Fink I’ve found it” hand gesture! Your OUR Superstar…but wouldn’t hold you back if you got offered something you’d like to do. Take care, stay safe driving here there and everywhere! Love and light! Helen 🙋‍♀️🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😻🙏🦋🦋🦋XXX

[@matty130171]

Loved this Paul he was a amazing actor thank You so much for all The info you put into this

[@gailsalama]

Thanks for the video, I'm sure I've seen this Gentleman before on the TV.... the live chat did distract me a little bit but managed to watch it 😊

[@markdigby6690]

I always ramber Frank Finlay for his role in Bouquet of Barbed Wire....its so sad there's no headstone for him...He left a legacy tho of some great work that keeps his memory alive for for us all to see..Thanx again Paul for your hard work in research sand finding these final resting places ...

[@elisabethhopson5639]

How sad that Frank and his wife do not have a headstone, yet. Let's hope this situation is rectified. I rememver him in the 3 musketeers and other plays etc. He was a fine actor and deserves to be remembered properly. Couldn't believe my ears when you said his date of birth - the day after my Dad and just down the road in Lancashire too. He must have done military service in WW2. Thanks for a sensitive vlog. I just hope Frank would have appreciated it. ⚘

[@janetpendlebury6808]

There may be no family left to get a gravestone, but you really do not need one, they are remembered in other ways.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

@@janetpendlebury6808 You are right to say they are not needed, but people tend to walk over gaps if there is no headstone, through ignorance. Paul was appealing for other actors to help out, however, I would have thought there would have been money left in Frank's bank account that should have paid for a headstone by his solicitors, or appointed executors. Obviously there was a funeral, otherwise they would not be in a grave, so there must have been enough money for that. It just looks unfinished and a bit odd that's all. Why have a grave and no headstone?

[@wildwolf2567]

He was a distinctive handsome man. And so are you Paul. I remember a bouquet of barbed wire was quite naughty. 😄.

[@gilltagg3352]

Thank you as always. And yes it is sad to see a marker but we will never know the circumstances to why. I only say this through my experience. My sister and I spent 11 years looking for my grandfathers grave. (He died before we were born). We were upset to find his grave with no headstone or marker. Now the lady who worked at London City Cemetery informed us she found our great grandmother. The location was three graves away. There she laid with a beautiful headstone and what I call all the trimmings (the stones and edging). On looking she died two months before my grandfather. We could only come to the conclusion money was spent for hers and money had run out as certainly not expecting my grandfather to die soon after. Saying all that, you Paul have kept his memory alive. ❤

[@maureeno5034]

He was born in Farnworth where I have lived for the past 39 years , his Mum lived in a house just a 5 minute walk from mine , my ex hubby used to play football on the little green near his Mums house when he was little with his friends and they would often see Frank pull up outside in a Rolls Royce when he was visiting his Mum. He would always have a kick about with the lads . My ex said he was a lovely man with no airs and graces . Loved his work , especially Bouquet of Barbed Wire . So sad to see that his final resting has no proper headstone .

[@paulanewland2533]

Paul - you’re a superstar. You should be a presenter on TV. Thank u so much for all of your hard work and dedication. X

[@gailsalama]

Couldn't agree more❤

[@annemccrystal5384]

Totaly agree 👍

[@UnusualThings1]

Wow, thank you! Maybe one day I’ll get spotted lol 😊

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

@@UnusualThings1 did you see my reply about the jack daws are related to crows and magpies like their cousins

[@UnusualThings1]

Yes thank you 🙏

[@kellysnowdon7736]

Thank you Paul for another fantastic video x and taking my mind off the stuff I am going through at the moment x

[@UnusualThings1]

So sorry Kelly, keep your chin up and stay strong… 🙏

[@kellysnowdon7736]

@@UnusualThings1 thank you x

[@martinhope8715]

Hi Paul I would like to thank you for the very much great full work you do for all of us an very thoughtful in what you do in letting us know who is an not about know actors singers comedians and anyone in that field or else we would never know if it wasn't for you it's a great great shame for those who are no longer with us come.s to us all I'm afraid but unfortunately that's life it's an amazing work that you do for us most appreciated an thank you Martin 👍👍👍

[@stevencarter87]

Saw him onstage in Birmingham some years ago in a production of the woman in black! The play and the acting were amazing Frank acted alongside Tricky Dicky from EastEnders who was also great.

[@Carlo.ABA1983]

Sad for him😢 thank you because you're big heart

[@sharoncarter4086]

Thanks Paul, he was great in the Musketeers wasn't he ! He made some great films. Love your video's, xxx

[@crystaldance5731]

Wonderful actor he also played the part in Casanova I think shame he does not have a head stone he deserves one thankyou Paul lovely place 😊❤️

[@wickedlady5162]

I rember many films that he was in also watched Bouquet of barbed wire, so sad that only a marker after all this time. Another great job done Paul.

[@garybindley9421]

another great video thanks Paul

[@BarbaraRooke]

Hi Paul thank you for remembering Frank Finlay he was a true and wonderful actor amazing man thank you again Paul x

[@stellastone8720]

Hi Paul, another excellent video, I remember most of the films that Frank was in, so sad that he hasn’t had a gravestone, 😢 such an amazing actor to be forgotten like that. I hope some one gets him a gravestone. Xx

[@annettewalker3309]

Hi Paul that is definitely his son's grave that is next to his parents. He was such a lovely man very courteous and polite. Saw him loads of times in Weybridge either Post office or Waitrose. Such a shame that Mr Finlay only gets a marker. Thank you for another fantastic video from sunny Weybridge. Respect given as always

[@TerasBoutique]

That is sad 😞 thanks for sharing Paul

[@josehall4534]

Nice one Paul he was a great actor and so sad he has not got a nice headstone. We had a Jackdaw come down our chimney, the R.S.P.C.A was not interested so at midnight we had to dismantle our fire to release to poor thing.

[@domperon3299]

Loved him in the Pianist

[@christelbraune4530]

Das war wieder großartig 👍.einige Filme kenne ich sehr gut. Er war ein guter Schauspieler und sehr beliebt meine ich. Danke für alles Paul 👍👋

[@HaydnGuite-c4s]

A very fine actor and a thoroughly decent person. I enjoyed him in the first series of Blackadder, which although many people leave it, is actually quite underrated if you ask me. We'll never the likes of this man again, from an era when there were fabulous actors on stage and screen. Goodbye Frank, you'll be so dreadfully missed. ❤ 😊

[@nickiramsay2421]

Another good one Paul, at least Frank will be remembered by his films if not by his headstone 💐

[@lawrenceclarke3247]

paul i live in shepperton his house in shepperton sold for over 3 million 3 years before he died

[@lyndacarter9131]

He lived near me a few years ago then lived next door to my cousin in his later years. It is sad about not having a headstone after all this time.

[@ElizabethDebbie24]

Hi Paul so sorry I did not watch this one live. I was out with my sister

[@bamboo782]

Thanks paul.shame no grave stone.

[@kevinburrows735]

Nice one Paul,

[@sobo1956]

Loved Frank Great Actor sad to see a Marker Cross should be a Headstone so he can be Remembered

[@williaminadonn7412]

He was a great actor you would have thought his children would have put a grave stone up😊❤👉

[@cosmic4037]

The pianist, he was amazing.

[@LynneCarolTaylor]

His family described him as a wonderful father and loving grandfather. Yet not one of them has respected him in death. Sad. RIP Frank Finlay, thank you for your contribution to the acting industry. A wonderful actor, may you continue in your next life. ❤❤

[@sammirobinson-fabhiit3813]

He has a brother. I worked for the ex business partner of his brother in Bolton back in 1988-1990.

[@karenboyce1503]

Hi Paul, it's sad . When we went back to England in 1984 we went to put flowers on my grandparents in Walsall and found that my uncle who was buried in 1979 had no head stone either it upset my mum and all us . I had a few words with my cousins and my aunts who were still living and asked why. My uncle wasn't married he was in an institution because he wasn't well . I kept in contact with him even though he found it hard he never forgot me and my sister. But me being older and married myself now it upset me alot . We got a headstone done for him and now he can be found and remembered by my family. I haven't been back home so we get photos sent to see if he is being kept clean and flowers. My grandparents to . All are passed now my mum , dad and sister I'm the only one who came to Australia 54 years alive now 65 . Thankyou for what you do love it. God bless you keep safe and well from Karen in Australia x🐈🙏🥰🐨🦘🇭🇲💖

[@ronnietarr2427]

frank finlay also was in a movie called lifeforce.

[@michaeld.5699]

A go fund page may be needed

[@bilbobaggins8551]

As you said in your commentary there were three children from his marriage to Doreen. A poor show that none of them thought their parents were worth more than just a wooden cross and a cheap inscribed and now fading metal plate.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

Maybe they remember their parents in other ways, not everyone wants or needs a fancy headstone. My parents were both cremated and scattered, they did not want money spent on headstones or memorials.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

There are many comments on the lack of a headstone, Frank had many years to get one for his wife if he wanted to, so it seems to me that they did not want one and the family have honoured that request. Not everyone wants a fancy marker, the family no doubt remember them both in their own ways. My parents were both cremated and scattered as they did not want the expense or upkeep of a grave marker.

[@KarlKeeley]

Thank you Paul a great video for a great actor I loved him in the film the pianist a brilliant film and I agree with you I think he should have a lovely grave stone to Mark the respect of a great actor

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

ooo I reconaising him ❤❤❤

[@EileenGoehring-lb8hy]

Hi Paul, Remember Frank Findlay in most of the film's you mentioned Great Actor, the Jackdaws are part of the Corvid family, they call a flock of magpies,A Murder of Magpies !!!🪦🙂

[@tonyenglefield9615]

Stephen Finland was Frank's son so like you I assume frank put up the headstone there is only Cathy and Daniel left so maybe they might put one up but we,ll never know btw just love all your videos so interesting

[@sheilamcvay6592]

Stephen Finlay was Frank Finlay’s son and his mother was Doreen Shepard xx

[@Jill-lc4xl]

Well done Paul, i can remember watching bouquet of barbed wire - it was a must view. I was so surprised the length of time he and his wife have been gone that no one has put a headstone on the grave. Surely there would have been one on when his wife passed away and his name could have been added to it. Keep the videos coming Paul.

[@stephenborsbey4350]

He was a star of the 70s and 80s . I remember Casanova and bouquet of barbed wire.

[@TimGreen-v1l]

Hi Paul, Yes Jackdaws are crow family AKA corvids along with Magpies ,jays , carrion crows Rooks Another great Vlog thanks Paul👍