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William Finley

Actor, Writer
Born September 20, 1942Died April 14, 2012 (69 years)
William Finley (September 20, 1940 – April 14, 2012) was an American actor who has appeared in the films Simon, Silent Rage, Phantom of the Paradise, Sisters, and The Wedding Party. He had a long-running friendship and collaboration with director Brian De Palma, beginning with the student films Woton's Wake (1962) and Murder à la Mod (1968). Most recently, he contributed a small but effective cameo in De Palma's 2006 release The Black Dahlia. Under the name W. Franklin Finley, he wrote the screenplay for the 1983 film The First Time. He was also the co-author of the 1985 book Racewalking.

Finley graduated from Columbia University in 1963. He resided in New York City with his wife and son.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Sisters
  • Masters of Horror
  • Eaten Alive
  • The Wedding Party

Known For

  • Phantom of the Paradise
  • Sisters
  • Eaten Alive
  • Silent Rage
  • Murder à la Mod
  • The Wedding Party
  • Simon
  • Night Terrors
  • The First Time

Filmography

2015
De Palma · as Winslow
2006
The Black Dahlia · as George Tilden
2006
Sick Girl · as Husband
2005
Masters of Horror (TV Series) · as Husband
1996
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (TV Series) · as Werewolf
1993
Night Terrors · as Dr. Matteson
1989
Tales from the Crypt (TV Series) · as Dr. Nevel
1984
Terror in the Aisles · as The Phantom
1982
Silent Rage · as Dr. Paul Vaughn
1981
The Funhouse · as Marco The Magnificent
1980
Dressed to Kill · as Bobbi (voice) (uncredited)
1980
Simon · as Fichandler
1979
Wise Blood · as Man (uncredited)
1978
The Fury · as Raymond Dunwoodie
1976
1976
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (TV Series) · as Dr. Elvin Mccabe
1974
Phantom of the Paradise · as Winslow Leach / The Phantom
1972
Sisters · as Emil Breton
1969
1968
Murder à la Mod · as Otto

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