William Finley (September 20, 1940 â€" 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), The Wedding Party (1966)
and Murder à la Mod (1968). He also had roles in three films by Tobe
Hooper: Eaten Alive, The Funhouse and Night Terrors. Under the name W.
Franklin Finley, he wrote the screenplay for the film The First Time
(1983). He was also the co-author of the book Racewalking
(1985).Finley graduated from Columbia University in 1963. He resided
in New York City with his wife and son.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 at age 71 in New York City.
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), The Wedding Party (1966)
and Murder à la Mod (1968). He also had roles in three films by Tobe
Hooper: Eaten Alive, The Funhouse and Night Terrors. Under the name W.
Franklin Finley, he wrote the screenplay for the film The First Time
(1983). He was also the co-author of the book Racewalking
(1985).Finley graduated from Columbia University in 1963. He resided
in New York City with his wife and son.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 at age 71 in New York City.
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