
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.
Acting (21 movies)

Eaten Alive
1976

Silent Rage
1982

Phantom of the Paradise
1974

The Funhouse
1981

Murder à la Mod
1968

The Wedding Party
1969

Night Terrors
1993

Dionysus in '69
1970

Wise Blood
1979

Woton's Wake
1963

The Black Dahlia
2006

Sisters
1973

Last Hours Before Morning
1975

Simon
1980

Sick Girl
2006

The Fury
1978

Brian De Palma : Les Années 60
2003

Double Negative
1985

Dressed to Kill
1980

Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise'
2006

The Autopsy
2004
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The First Time | 1983 | Screenplay |