Beloved Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Known For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside performer Pat Finn, who was seen in popular TV shows such as Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has succumbed aged 60.
The skilled improv artist succumbed at his home in LA recently following cancer treatment beginning in 2022, according to media reports.
"Pat considered no one a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his family shared in a message.
They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with joy and exuberance".
A Prolific Television Career
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He subsequently landed a regular part on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, like:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons from 2011 to 2018.
His work in movies are "It's Complicated" and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Off-Screen Life
Beyond his acting parts, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was a member of a six-person improv troupe named "Beer Shark Mice".
"He coached, befriended and mentored countless students during his career and it's nearly impossible to find a person anyplace who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he shared on social media.
The actor is remembered by his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.
