William Finley, an American actor, was born on September 20, 1940, and passed away on April 14, 2012. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films, including Simon, Silent Rage, Phantom of the Paradise, Sisters, and The Wedding Party.
Finley's professional journey began with his long-standing collaboration with director Brian De Palma, commencing with the student films Woton's Wake in 1962 and Murder à la Mod in 1968. This partnership continued to flourish, with Finley making a notable cameo appearance in De Palma's 2006 release, The Black Dahlia.
Under the pseudonym W. Franklin Finley, he ventured into screenwriting, penning the screenplay for the 1983 film, The First Time. Additionally, he co-authored the 1985 book, Racewalking.
Prior to pursuing his acting career, Finley graduated from Columbia University in 1963. He resided in New York City with his wife and son, where he spent the remainder of his life.
