About
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.
Known for
Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanSeries • 1976
Dressed to KillMovie • 1980
The Black DahliaMovie • 2006
Silent RageMovie • 1982
Phantom of the ParadiseMovie • 1974
The FunhouseMovie • 1981
SistersMovie • 1973
The FuryMovie • 1978
Eaten AliveMovie • 1976
Wise BloodMovie • 1979
Night TerrorsMovie • 1993
The Wedding PartyMovie • 1969
Sick GirlMovie • 2006
Murder à la ModMovie • 1968
SimonMovie • 1980