Background
Layson was born in Michigan, he went to a high school near Detroit, and attended the University of Michigan. His father was William Layson (an engineer) and his mother was Catherine Stewart (a teacher).
Layson was born in Michigan, he went to a high school near Detroit, and attended the University of Michigan. His father was William Layson (an engineer) and his mother was Catherine Stewart (a teacher).
University of Michigan.
He had no siblings at the time of his childhood. Layson was a minor play actor during the 20th century (1932–1946), and did plays in some parts of Michigan. Layson married Laura Ann Peterson in 1929.
They had three children.
James is of Danish, German and English descent. Forbes Layson died on July 7, 1963, in New York City, of a heart attack in his home.
His burial is unknown.