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William Finley (born September 20, 1942) is an American actor who has appeared in the films Simon, Silent Rage, Phantom of the Paradise, Sisters, Obsession and The Wedding Party. Finley has had a long film relationship with director Brian De Palma, beginning with the student films "Woton's Wake", and "Murder a la Mod". Most recently Finley 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 is also the co-author of the 1985 book "Racewalking". Finley... MORE

William Finley (born September 20, 1942) is an American actor who has appeared in the films Simon, Silent Rage, Phantom of the Paradise, Sisters, Obsession and The Wedding Party. Finley has had a long film relationship with director Brian De Palma, beginning with the student films "Woton's Wake", and "Murder a la Mod". Most recently Finley 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 is also the co-author of the 1985 book "Racewalking". Finley graduated from Columbia University in 1963. He resides in New York City with his wife and son. LESS