About William Finley
Lived 1940 – 2012 (aged 71). William Finley was an American television actor, film actor and actor.
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.
Finley had a long-running friendship and collaboration with director Brian De Palma, beginning with the student films Woton's Wake (1962),
Death Finley was diagnosed with an inflamed colon on April 6, 2012. He underwent surgery three days after his admission. He appeared to be doing well after the surgery, but on the morning of April 14, 2012, Finley died aged 71 in New York City.
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Who was William Finley?
American actor (1940/1942–2012)
When was William Finley born?
William Finley was born on 20 September 1940 in New York City.
When did William Finley die?
William Finley died on 14 April 2012 in Manhattan.
What was William Finley's occupation?
William Finley was a television actor, film actor and actor.
What nationality was William Finley?
William Finley was American.
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· DBpedia: William Finley (actor)
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