Beloved Actor Pat Finn, Famed For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.
American actor Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows such as "Friends", Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60.
The comedic improv actor died at home in LA this Monday having undergone treatment for cancer beginning in 2022, according to reports.
"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - only friends he didn't know yet," his loved ones said in a statement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific Television Career
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
He also had a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He appeared as Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a social organizer who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of hit series, such as:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
Finn was perhaps best known for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His work in movies include "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Beyond his acting parts, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was a faculty member.
He was a member of a six-member improv team called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils over the years and it would be difficult to find a person anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.
Paying homage, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. An excellent dad and person," he shared publicly.
Finn is survived by his spouse Donna, three children, and his family.
