Beloved Star The actor Pat Finn, Known For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at Age 60.
American actor Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved TV shows such as "Friends", "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has died at 60 years old.
The comedic improv actor succumbed at his home in LA this Monday following treatment for a cancer diagnosis from 2022 onward, per reports.
"He considered no one a stranger - only friends he hadn't encountered," his relatives said in a message.
They added that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable Television Career
His initial on-screen part was in the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he played the brother of the main character.
He subsequently landed a regular part on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, playing a social organizer who would assign unpleasant chores to his guests.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made guest appearances on numerous popular shows, like:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for his portrayal of the character Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show over nearly a decade.
His film credits encompass It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Beyond the Screen
Beyond his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn coached, befriended and mentored many learners during his career and it would be difficult to find anyone anywhere who has anything negative to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
In a tribute, colleague and actor Richard Kind noted there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A wonderful father and man," he posted online.
Finn is survived by his partner Donna, three children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
