Stewart Finlay-McLennan

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Stewart Finlay-McLennan
Born (1957-09-07) 7 September 1957 (age 66)
Other namesStewart McLennan, Stuart McLennan
Alma mater Charles Sturt University
OccupationActor
Years active1987–2015

Stewart Finlay-McLennan (born 7 September 1957) is an Australian actor.

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Finlay-McLennan was born and raised in Broken Hill. He earned a degree from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, New South Wales, where he majored in Art and Drama.

Finlay-McLennan made his television debut in an episode of Jake and the Fatman in 1989. From 1994 to 1995, he played Dr. Neil MacNeill on the CBS television series, Christy . He appeared in National Treasure and the first season of Six Feet Under . He later appeared in The Last Sin Eater and Prep School.

Finlay-McLennan appeared in a TV commercial for Outback Steakhouse in 2000 and Down an Alley Filled with Cats on Broadway.

Finlay-McLennan has retired from acting.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993 Aspen Extreme Rudy Zucker
1993 - 1995 Christy Dr. Neil MacNeilltv series
1998 Spoiler Lory
1998The SurvivorBenter
2004 The Alamo James Grant
2004 National Treasure Powell
2006 Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall Tom Shaunessytv film
2007 The Last Sin Eater Brogan Kai
2015Prep SchoolCoach Winters

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