William Finley

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.

Known For

The Black Dahlia

as George Tilden

Dressed to Kill

as Bobbi (voice) (uncredited)

Phantom of the Paradise

as Winslow Leach / The Phantom

Sisters

as Emil Breton

The Funhouse

as Marco the Magnificent

The Fury

as Raymond Dunwoodie

Eaten Alive

as Roy

Silent Rage

as Dr. Paul Vaughn

Wise Blood

as Man (uncredited)

Sick Girl

as Husband