the haunting Albert Finney

Some of my favourite films had leading man Albert Finney. I didn't realise this until I heard of his death today 'after a short illness'.   He was Hercule Poirot in the original Murder on the Orient Express (the best one in my view - loved the stabbing scene).  But it is his Scrooge which entranced me as a child.  His performances were always haunting but always in a good way.