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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.
William Finley. Actor: Phantom of the Paradise. Marvelously quirky, distinctive and versatile character actor William Franklin Finley was born on September 20, 1940 in New York City. Finley attended Columbia University, where he first met future filmmaker Brian De Palma.
William Finley. Actor: Phantom of the Paradise. Marvelously quirky, distinctive and versatile character actor William Franklin Finley was born on September 20, 1940 in New York City. Finley attended Columbia University, where he first met future filmmaker Brian De Palma.
Apr 18, 2012 · William Finley, a character actor who appeared in many films by Brian De Palma, most memorably as the title character in the 1974 rock opera “The Phantom of the Paradise,” died on Saturday in ...
Apr 17, 2012 · Cult movie actor William Finley passed away on Saturday at age 69. He was best known for portraying doomed composer Winslow Leach in Brian De Palma's classic Phantom of the Paradise, though...
Apr 16, 2012 · Actor William Finley, who starred as the title character in Brian De Palma’s “Phantom of the Paradise” and appeared in many other films by the director, died Saturday, April 14. He was 69.
Apr 18, 2012 · William Finley, an American actor known for his quirky role in the cult film "Phantom of the Paradise" has died, US media reported Wednesday. He was 69. Finley passed away Saturday in...
Apr 18, 2012 · Actor, screenwriter, dies at 71. Best known for his role as Winslow Leach/Phantom in Brian De Palma's "Phantom of The Paradise," and also for the role of Dionysus in the seminal Perfo.
Aug 5, 2023 · Finley, known for his lanky build and peculiar bulging eyes, often portrayed eccentric, intriguing characters – with a particularly memorable role as the disfigured anti-hero in The Phantom of the Paradise, one of De Palma’s most recognised early works.
May 27, 2012 · William Finley is best-known for his roles in nine of Brian De Palma's films, a disturbing, lanky, goggle-eyed presence, notably the maniacal, disfigured...
