{{Short description|American actor (1965–2025)}} {{More citations needed|date=December 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Pat Finn | image = Cropped_Photo_of_Pat_Finn.jpg | caption = | birth_name = Patrick Cassidy Finn | birth_date = {{Birth date|1965|7|31}} | birth_place = [[Evanston, Illinois]], U.S. | death_date = {{Death date and age|2025|12|22|1965|7|31}} | death_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S. | other_names = Patrick Finn | occupation = Actor | years_active = 1992–2023 | alma_mater = [[Marquette University]] | spouse = {{marriage|Donna Crowley|1990}}<ref>{{cite news|url = https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/pat-finn-dead-middle-ed-second-city-actor-1236617158/|title = Pat Finn, a Second City Alum Known for Roles on 'The Middle' and 'Ed,' Dies at 60|last = Littleton|first = Cynthia|date = December 24, 2025|accessdate = December 24, 2025|work = [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> | children = 3 }}
'''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).
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 (TV 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 (film)|I Love You, Beth Cooper]]'' (2009).
Finn's most notable role came as recurring character Bill Norwood on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] sitcom ''[[The Middle (TV series)|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 from [[bladder cancer]].
==Background== Finn was born in [[Evanston, Illinois]], on July 31, 1965. He grew up in [[Wilmette, Illinois|Wilmette]], where he attended [[Loyola Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2017 |title=LA in LA: Students Visit Alumni in Hollywood |url=https://www.goramblers.org/news-detail?pk=938076 |access-date=April 30, 2025 |website=Loyola Academy |language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title="Yes, and..." {{!}} CMCI Now Magazine {{!}} University of Colorado Boulder |url=https://www.colorado.edu/cmcinow/2019/05/22/yes-and |access-date=April 30, 2025 |website=www.colorado.edu |language=en}}</ref> 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 (TV series)|Ed]]''. He played the recurring character Bill Norwood on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] sitcom ''[[The Middle (TV series)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Brian |date=November 21, 2012 |title=Marvin Marvin |url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/reviews/marvin-marvin-1117948795/ |access-date=April 30, 2025 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimball |first=Trevor |date=June 27, 2013 |title=Marvin Marvin: Cancelled, No Season Two for Nickelodeon Series |url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/marvin-marvin-cancelled-no-season-two-for-nickelodeon-series-28858/ |access-date=April 30, 2025 |website=canceled + renewed TV shows, ratings - TV Series Finale |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Personal life== Finn was married to Donna Crowley. They had three children, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan.<ref name="Miller">{{cite news|url = https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pat-finn-actor-comedian-dies|title = Pat Finn, actor and comedian, dies at 60|date = December 24, 2025|accessdate = December 24, 2025|work = [[WFLD]]|last = Miller|first = Daniel}}</ref>
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.<ref name="Miller" /><ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/24/pat-finn-dead/|title = Pat Finn 'The Middle' Actor Dead at 60|work = [[TMZ]]|date = December 24, 2025|accessdate = December 24, 2025}}</ref>
==Filmography== === Film === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- | 1999 | ''[[The Bachelor (1999 film)|The Bachelor]]'' | Bolt | |- | 2000 | ''[[Dude, Where's My Car?]]'' | Rick | |- | rowspan=3|2001 | ''Prairie Dogs'' | Commercial Actor | Short film |- | ''[[Love and Support]]'' | Russell | |- | ''[[How High]]'' | Army Recruiter | |- | 2002 | ''[[Unconditional Love (2002 film)|Unconditional Love]]'' | Keith | |- | rowspan=2|2004 | ''[[Funky Monkey (film)|Funky Monkey]]'' | Peters | |- | ''Pee Shy'' | Dan | Short film |- | rowspan=2|2006 | ''[[Cloud 9 (2006 film)|Cloud 9]]'' | Wiener | |- | ''[[Funny Money (2006 film)|Funny Money]]'' | Walter | Credited as Patt Finn |- | rowspan=3|2009 | ''[[Space Buddies]]'' | Bill Wolfson | |- | ''[[I Love You, Beth Cooper (film)|I Love You, Beth Cooper]]'' | Coach Raupp | |- | ''[[It's Complicated (film)|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 === {| class="wikitable sortable" !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 |- | rowspan=2|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 |- | rowspan=2|1998 | ''[[Seinfeld]]'' | Joe Mayo | Episode: "[[The Reverse Peephole]]" |- | ''Grown-Ups'' | Bud | TV movie<br/> 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 |- | rowspan=2|1999 | ''[[Brother's Keeper (1998 TV series)|Brother's Keeper]]'' | Construction Guy | Episode: "With Friends Like Porter" |- | ''[[That '70s Show]]'' | Frank | Episode: "Halloween" |- | rowspan=3|2000 | ''[[The King of Queens]]'' | Tom Busterman | Episode: "Block Buster" |- | ''[[Friends]]'' | Dr. Roger | Episode: "The One That Could Have Been" |- | ''[[M.Y.O.B. (TV series)|M.Y.O.B.]]'' | Anthony Filibuto | Episode: "French Connection" (credited as Patrick Finn) |- | 2001 | ''Three Sisters'' | Kevin | Episode: "The New Guy" |- | 2001–2002 | ''[[Ed (TV series)|Ed]]'' | Jim Frost | 8 episodes |- | rowspan=2|2002 | ''[[According to Jim]]'' | Ted | Episode: "The Baby Monitor" |- | ''[[Less than Perfect]]'' | Luke McNamara | Episode: "The Vacation" |- | rowspan=3|2003 | ''[[Oliver Beene]]'' | Security Guard | Episode: "Divorce-O-Rama" |- | ''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'' | Jim Warner | Episode: "Semper Spy" |- | ''With You in Spirit'' | Wayne Belmont | TV movie |- | 2004 | ''Humor Me'' | Paul | TV movie |- | rowspan=5|2005 | ''[[Committed (American TV series)|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 |- | rowspan=3|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" |- | rowspan=2|2008 | ''[[Unhitched]]'' | Phil | 2 episodes |- | ''[[Factory (TV series)|Factory]]'' | | Episode: "Builtgood Screwcutter 5000" |- | 2010 | ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'' | Senator Anderson | Episode: "[[Office Politics (House)|Office Politics]]" |- | 2011–2018 | ''[[The Middle (TV series)|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" |- | rowspan=3|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 (2013 TV series)|The Goldbergs]]'' | Kormy | Episode: "There Can Be Only One Highlander Club" |}
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==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=0278156|name=Pat Finn}}
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