William Finley (actor)
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William Franklin Finley (September 20, 1940 – April 14, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in the films The Funhouse, Simon, Silent Rage, Phantom of the Paradise, Sisters and The Wedding Party.[1][2]
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William Finley | |
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Born | (1940-09-20)September 20, 1940 New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 2012(2012-04-14) (aged 71) New York City, U.S. |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1962–2002 |
Spouse |
Susan Weiser (m. 1975) |
Children | 1 |
Finley had a long-running friendship and collaboration with director Brian De Palma, beginning with the student films Woton's Wake (1962),[1] The Wedding Party (1966) and Murder à la Mod (1968). He also had roles in three films by Tobe Hooper: Eaten Alive, The Funhouse and Night Terrors. Under the name W. Franklin Finley, he wrote the screenplay for the film The First Time (1983). He was also the co-author of the book Racewalking (1985).