Pat Finn

Patrick Cassidy Finn (July 31, 1965 – December 22, 2025) was an American film and television actor. Initially performing with the comedy troupe The Second City in Chicago, he first gained attention for his main role as Dan Coleman on the CBS sitcom The George Wendt Show.

Following The George Wendt Show, Finn had recurring roles on television as Phil Jr. on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (1995–1997) and Jim Frost on the NBC comedy-drama series Ed (2001–2002). He also had a number of supporting roles in comedy films throughout the 2000s, including Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), How High (2001), and I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009).

Finn's most notable role came as recurring character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle (2011–2018). He also had a main role as Bob Forman on the Nickelodeon science fiction series Marvin Marvin (2012–2013). Finn died in December 2025, due to complications from bladder cancer.

Background Finn was born in Evanston, Illinois, on July 31, 1965. He grew up in Wilmette, where he attended Loyola Academy. He graduated from Marquette University in 1987, where he played on the rugby team alongside Chris Farley.

Career After graduating, he moved to Chicago where he joined The Second City National Touring Company. He also performed with the iO Theater. After writing and performing in two Second City resident shows, Finn was cast as Dan Coleman on the CBS sitcom The George Wendt Show.

Finn had recurring roles on Murphy Brown, 3rd Rock from the Sun and Ed. He played the recurring character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle from 2010 to 2018. He starred as Bob Forman on the Nickelodeon sitcom Marvin Marvin from November 24, 2012, to April 27, 2013.

Personal life Finn was married to Donna Crowley. They had three children, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan.

In 2022, Finn was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He died at his home in Los Angeles on December 22, 2025, at the age of 60.

Filmography Film

Television YearTitleRoleNotes 1992 Jazz Freddy Various 1995 The George Wendt Show Dan Coleman Main role; 8 episodes 1995 Roseanne Cal Episode: "The Fifties Show" 1995–1997 Murphy Brown Phil Jr. 10 episodes1996 Caroline in the City Steve Episode: "Caroline and the Bridesmaids" Boys & Girls Russell Chapman TV movie 1997 Detention: The Siege at Johnson High Mr. Kroft TV movie1998 Seinfeld Joe Mayo Episode: "The Reverse Peephole" Grown-Ups Bud TV movie Also known as Hostage High and Target for Rage 1999–2003 The Drew Carey Show George / Mr. Delany 2 episodes 1998–2001 3rd Rock from the Sun Chaz Montana / Paul 3 episodes1999 Brother's Keeper Construction Guy Episode: "With Friends Like Porter" That '70s Show Frank Episode: "Halloween"2000 The King of Queens Tom Busterman Episode: "Block Buster" Friends Dr. Roger Episode: "The One That Could Have Been" M.Y.O.B. Anthony Filibuto Episode: "French Connection" (credited as Patrick Finn) 2001 Three Sisters Kevin Episode: "The New Guy" 2001–2002 Ed Jim Frost 8 episodes2002 According to Jim Ted Episode: "The Baby Monitor" Less than Perfect Luke McNamara Episode: "The Vacation"2003 Oliver Beene Security Guard Episode: "Divorce-O-Rama" Las Vegas Jim Warner Episode: "Semper Spy" With You in Spirit Wayne Belmont TV movie 2004 Humor Me Paul TV movie2005 Committed Rusty the Mailman Episode: "The Return of Todd Episode" Yes, Dear Scott Episode: "A Little Breathing Room" Complete Savages Chet Pringle Episode: "Saving Old Lady Riley" Hollywood Vice TV movie Curb Your Enthusiasm Car Owner Episode: "The End" 2006 The Bernie Mac Show Zalinsky Episode: "Fantasy Football" 2006–2007 My Boys Charlie 4 episodes2007 The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show Officer Rick Episode: "Demo Tape" Out of Jimmy's Head Daryl Episode: "Mascot" The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Sandy Butteaux Episode: "Team Tipton"2008 Unhitched Phil 2 episodes Factory Episode: "Builtgood Screwcutter 5000" 2010 House Senator Anderson Episode: "Office Politics" 2011–2018 The Middle Bill Norwood 23 episodes 2012–2013 Marvin Marvin Bob Forman / Dad Bob Main cast; 18 episodes 2014 Kickin' It Spanky Danger Episode: "Tightroping the Shark"2016 Bella and the Bulldogs Mr. Kurtz Episode: "Accept No Substitute" The Real O'Neals Zack Episode: "The Real Book Club" 2 Broke Girls Professor Reynolds Episode: "And the College Experience" 2017 Dads in Parks Episode: "Mom Comedy with Pat Finn" (writer) 2018 The Thundermans Pageant Contest Host Episode: "Cookie Mistake" 2019 The Goldbergs Kormy Episode: "There Can Be Only One Highlander Club"