Beloved Performer Pat Finn, Known For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.
US performer Pat Finn, who was seen in iconic television series like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has succumbed at 60 years old.
The comedic improv actor died at home in Los Angeles this Monday having undergone cancer treatment from 2022 onward, according to news outlets.
"Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - only friends he hadn't encountered," his family said in a statement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable Television Career
Finn's first television role was in the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he played the brother of the main character.
He also had a recurring role on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He starred as a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, playing a social organizer known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of popular shows, like:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
Finn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018.
His cinematic roles are It's Complicated and "Santa Paws 2".
Beyond the Screen
Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.
He was involved with a six-member improv team known as Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn guided, supported, and advised many learners during his career and it would be difficult to find a person anywhere who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
In a tribute, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," Kind wrote online.
Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
