William Finley (actor)
William Finley (born September 20, 1940 in New York City , † April 14, 2012 ) was an American film actor .
Life
Finley first met the film director Brian De Palma at Columbia University , where he graduated from acting school in 1963. The two made several films together and they had a long friendship.
In addition to acting, he wrote the screenplay for the film The First Time (1983). He was married to Susan-Weiser Finley since 1974. They lived in New York City and had a son.
Finley died on April 14, 2012 at the age of 71 from complications from diverticulitis in New York.
Filmography
- 1962: Woton's Wake
- 1968: Murder à la Mod
- 1969: The wedding celebration
- 1970: Dionysus in '69
- 1973: The Sisters of Evil
- 1974: The Phantom in Paradise
- 1977: Bloodlust
- 1978: Alpha vicious circle
- 1980: Simon
- 1980: Dressed to Kill
- 1981: The Cabinet of Secrets
- 1982: The silent monster
- 1985: Double Negative
- 1993: Tobe Hopper's Living Nightmare
- 2006: The Black Dahlia
References
- Obituary on Finley in the Independent (English)
- William Finley in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- William Finley in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Finley, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 20, 1940 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 14, 2012 |
| Place of death | New York City |