William Finley
Known for
William Finley is an internationally recognized American actor. He is widely known for 'The Black Dahlia', playing George Tilden. his filmography also includes 'Phantom of the Paradise'.
William Finley
16 Movies
William Finley is an internationally recognized American actor. He is widely known for 'The Black Dahlia', playing George Tilden. his filmography also includes 'Phantom of the Paradise'.
Movies
Plays Winslow Leach / The Phantom
Phantom of the Paradise
1974
Plays George Tilden
The Black Dahlia
2006
Plays Raymond Dunwoodie
The Fury
1978
Plays Emil Breton
Sisters
1973
Plays Dr. Paul Vaughn
Silent Rage
1982
Plays Marco the Magnificent
The Funhouse
1981
Plays Roy
Eaten Alive
1976
Plays Dr. Matteson
Night Terrors
1993
Plays Woton
Woton's Wake
1963
Plays Alistair
The Wedding Party
1969
Plays Fichandler
Simon
1980
Plays Otto
Murder à la Mod
1968
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Full Filmography
The Black Dahlia
George Tilden
2006
Film
Night Terrors
Dr. Matteson
1993
Film
Double Negative
Milt
1985
Film
Silent Rage
Dr. Paul Vaughn
1982
Film
The Funhouse
Marco the Magnificent
1981
Film
Dressed to Kill
Bobbi (voice) (uncredited)
1980
Film
Simon
Fichandler
1980
Film
Wise Blood
Man (uncredited)
1979
Film
The Fury
Raymond Dunwoodie
1978
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Finley still alive?
William Finley passed away on April 14, 2012 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of William Finley?
William Finley is best known for roles in The Black Dahlia, Dressed to Kill, Phantom of the Paradise.
How many movies has William Finley been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1963), William Finley has appeared in 15 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was William Finley's first movie?
The career of William Finley began with Woton's Wake (1963).
What is William Finley's most recent movie or series?
William Finley's most recent release is The Weird World Of Weird: Volume 2, which premiered on January 1, 2011.
William Finley
1942-09-20 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
William Finley (September 20, 1940 – 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) and Murder à la Mod (1968). Most recently, he contributed a small but effective cameo in De Palma's 2006 release The Black Dahlia. Under the name W. Franklin Finley, he wrote the screenplay for the 1983 film The First Time. He was also the co-author of the 1985 book Racewalking.
Finley graduated from Columbia University in 1963. He resided in New York City with his wife and son.