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William Finley (I) (1940–2012)

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Marvelously quirky, distinctive and versatile character actor William Franklin Finley was born on September 20, 1940 in New York City. Finley attended Columbia University, where he first met future filmmaker Brian De Palma. The lanky 6'4" Finley first began acting on the New York stage. He made his film debut in De Palma's odd short movie Woton's Wake... See full bio »

Born:

William Franklin Finley III
in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 71) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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2006 The Black Dahlia
George Tilden (as Bill Finley)
 
2006 Masters of Horror (TV series)
Husband
– Sick Girl (2006) … Husband (uncredited)
 
1998 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
Werewolf
– Good Will Haunting (1998) … Werewolf (uncredited)
 
1995 Night Terrors
Dr. Matteson
 
1993 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Dr. Nevel
– Till Death Do We Part (1993) … Dr. Nevel
 
1985 Double Negative (short)
Raymond Bobo (as Bill Finley)
 
1982 Silent Rage
Dr. Paul Vaughn
 
1981 The Funhouse
Marco the Magnificent
 
1980 Dressed to Kill
Bobbi (voice) (uncredited)
 
1980 Simon
Fichandler
 
1979 Wise Blood
Man (uncredited)
 
1978 The Fury
Raymond Dunwoodie
 
1977 Eaten Alive
Roy
 
1975 Last Hours Before Morning (TV movie)
Elmo
 
1974 Phantom of the Paradise
Winslow / The Phantom
 
1973 Sisters
Emil Breton (as Bill Finley)
 
1970 Dionysus
Dionysus
 
1969 The Wedding Party
Alistair
 
1968 Murder à la Mod
Otto
 
1962 Woton's Wake (short)
Woton
 
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1974 Phantom of the Paradise (performer: "Faust")
 
1968 Murder à la Mod (performer: "Murder ala Mod" / as W.F. Finley)
 
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1983 The First Time (screenplay / as W. Franklin Finley)
 
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1968 Murder à la Mod (composer: title song - as W.F. Finley)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2006 Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Sisters, l'autopsie (video documentary short)
Himself
 
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2007 5ive Minutes with Marilyn (video documentary short)
Roy
 
2007 The Gator Creator (video documentary short)
Roy
 

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The First Time -- A mother disapproves of her daughter's relationship with a young man, which takes them to California. The mother's pursuit leads to a romance of her own. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Season 3: Episode 6 -- Halloween turns truly frightful when a demented doll takes charge of the festivities. Dressed to Kill -- Liz' cab driver helps her get away from her assailant.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Bill Finley | W. Franklin Finley | W.F. Finley

Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

He taught in the Theatre Department of Sarah Lawrence College, which was headed by director Wilford Leach. See more »

Trademark:

Towering height and slender frame See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo