Esteemed Performer Pat Finn, Recognized For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Dies at Age 60.
American actor Pat Finn, who featured in beloved programs including "Friends", "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The comedic improv actor died at home in LA this Monday having undergone cancer treatment beginning in 2022, as reported by reports.
"Pat never met a stranger - just potential friends he didn't know yet," his relatives stated in a announcement.
They continued that he had "lived his life fully - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable TV 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 also had a repeating character on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He appeared as the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, depicting a party host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of hit series, including:
- "King of Queens"
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
Finn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight series from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits are It's Complicated and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was involved with a six-person improv troupe named Beer Shark Mice.
"He coached, befriended and mentored many learners during his career and it's nearly impossible to find anyone anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.
Paying homage, peer actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, helping you be funnier and better. A great dad, a great guy," he posted publicly.
Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, three children, and his family.
