Pat Finn
American actor (1965–2025)
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Patrick Cassidy Finn (July 31, 1965 – December 22, 2025) was an American film and television actor. Initially performing with the comedy troupe The Second City in Chicago, he first gained attention for his main role as Dan Coleman on the CBS sitcom The George Wendt Show (1995).
July 31, 1965
Pat Finn | |
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| Born | Patrick Cassidy Finn July 31, 1965 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2025 (aged 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Patrick Finn |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–2023 |
| Spouse |
Donna Crowley (m. 1990) |
| Children | 3 |
Following The George Wendt Show, Finn had recurring roles on television as Phil Jr. on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (1995–1997) and Jim Frost on the NBC comedy-drama series Ed (2001–2002). He also had a number of supporting roles in comedy films throughout the 2000s, including Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), How High (2001), and I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009).
Finn's most notable role came as recurring character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle (2011–2018). He also had a main role as Bob Forman on the Nickelodeon science fiction series Marvin Marvin (2012–2013). Finn died in December 2025, due to complications with bladder cancer.
Background
Finn was born in Evanston, Illinois, on July 31, 1965. He grew up in Wilmette, where he attended Loyola Academy.[2] He graduated from Marquette University in 1987, where he played on the rugby team alongside Chris Farley.
Career
After graduating, he moved to Chicago where he joined The Second City National Touring Company. He also performed with the iO Theater.[3] After writing and performing in two Second City resident shows, Finn was cast as Dan Coleman on the CBS sitcom The George Wendt Show.
Finn had recurring roles on Murphy Brown, 3rd Rock from the Sun and Ed. He played the recurring character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle from 2010 to 2018. He starred as Bob Forman on the Nickelodeon sitcom Marvin Marvin from November 24, 2012, to April 27, 2013.[4][5]
Personal life
Finn was married to Donna Crowley. They had three children, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan.[6]
In 2022, Finn was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He died at his home in Los Angeles on December 22, 2025 at the age of 60.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Bachelor | Bolt | |
| 2000 | Dude, Where's My Car? | Rick | |
| 2001 | Prairie Dogs | Commercial Actor | Short film |
| Love and Support | Russell | ||
| How High | Army Recruiter | ||
| 2002 | Unconditional Love | Keith | |
| 2004 | Funky Monkey | Peters | |
| Pee Shy | Dan | Short film | |
| 2006 | Cloud 9 | Wiener | |
| Funny Money | Walter | Credited as Patt Finn | |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Bill Wolfson | |
| I Love You, Beth Cooper | Coach Raupp | ||
| It's Complicated | Hotel Doctor | ||
| 2011 | Spooky Buddies | Frankendude | Direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups | Santa Claus | Direct-to-video |
| 2013 | Dealin' with Idiots | Opposing Coach | |
| 2020 | Selfie Dad | Marvin | |
| 2021 | Funny Thing About Love | John | |
| 2022 | Diamond in the Rough | Dan | |
| 2023 | Unexpected | Dr. Wells | Final film role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jazz Freddy | Various | |
| 1995 | The George Wendt Show | Dan Coleman | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 1995 | Roseanne | Cal | Episode: "The Fifties Show" |
| 1995–1997 | Murphy Brown | Phil Jr. | 10 episodes |
| 1996 | Caroline in the City | Steve | Episode: "Caroline and the Bridesmaids" |
| Boys & Girls | Russell Chapman | TV movie | |
| 1997 | Detention: The Siege at Johnson High | Mr. Kroft | TV movie |
| 1998 | Seinfeld | Joe Mayo | Episode: "The Reverse Peephole" |
| Grown-Ups | Bud | TV movie Also known as Hostage High and Target for Rage | |
| 1999–2003 | The Drew Carey Show | George / Mr. Delany | 2 episodes |
| 1998–2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Chaz Montana / Paul | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Brother's Keeper | Construction Guy | Episode: "With Friends Like Porter" |
| That '70s Show | Frank | Episode: "Halloween" | |
| 2000 | The King of Queens | Tom Busterman | Episode: "Block Buster" |
| Friends | Dr. Roger | Episode: "The One That Could Have Been" | |
| M.Y.O.B. | Anthony Filibuto | Episode: "French Connection" (credited as Patrick Finn) | |
| 2001 | Three Sisters | Kevin | Episode: "The New Guy" |
| 2001–2002 | Ed | Jim Frost | 8 episodes |
| 2002 | According to Jim | Ted | Episode: "The Baby Monitor" |
| Less than Perfect | Luke McNamara | Episode: "The Vacation" | |
| 2003 | Oliver Beene | Security Guard | Episode: "Divorce-O-Rama" |
| Las Vegas | Jim Warner | Episode: "Semper Spy" | |
| With You in Spirit | Wayne Belmont | TV movie | |
| 2004 | Humor Me | Paul | TV movie |
| 2005 | Committed | Rusty the Mailman | Episode: "The Return of Todd Episode" |
| Yes, Dear | Scott | Episode: "A Little Breathing Room" | |
| Complete Savages | Chet Pringle | Episode: "Saving Old Lady Riley" | |
| Hollywood Vice | TV movie | ||
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Car Owner | Episode: "The End" | |
| 2006 | The Bernie Mac Show | Zalinsky | Episode: "Fantasy Football" |
| 2006–2007 | My Boys | Charlie | 4 episodes |
| 2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Officer Rick | Episode: "Demo Tape" |
| Out of Jimmy's Head | Daryl | Episode: "Mascot" | |
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Sandy Butteaux | Episode: "Team Tipton" | |
| 2008 | Unhitched | Phil | 2 episodes |
| Factory | Episode: "Builtgood Screwcutter 5000" | ||
| 2010 | House | Senator Anderson | Episode: "Office Politics" |
| 2011–2018 | The Middle | Bill Norwood | 23 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Marvin Marvin | Bob Forman / Dad Bob | Main cast; 18 episodes |
| 2014 | Kickin' It | Spanky Danger | Episode: "Tightroping the Shark" |
| 2016 | Bella and the Bulldogs | Mr. Kurtz | Episode: "Accept No Substitute" |
| The Real O'Neals | Zack | Episode: "The Real Book Club" | |
| 2 Broke Girls | Professor Reynolds | Episode: "And the College Experience" | |
| 2017 | Dads in Parks | N/a | Episode: "Mom Comedy with Pat Finn" (writer) |
| 2018 | The Thundermans | Pageant Contest Host | Episode: "Cookie Mistake" |
| 2019 | The Goldbergs | Kormy | Episode: "There Can Be Only One Highlander Club" |