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William Finley

William Finley is known for The Black Dahlia (2006), Dressed to Kill (1980), Phantom of the Paradise (1974).

Biography

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.

Questions about William Finley

How many William Finley films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 21 films with William Finley, from 1963 to 2006.

What is the best rated William Finley film?

The best rated William Finley film in the catalogue is Phantom of the Paradise (1974), rated 7.5.

What was the first William Finley film?

The first William Finley film in the catalogue is Sisters, from 1973.

Who has William Finley worked with the most?

In the catalogue, William Finley shares the most credits with Brian De Palma (3 films), Paul Hirsch (3 films) and Charles Durning (2 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

25 films — 21 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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