🔗 Share this article Beloved Star Pat Finn, Famed For Appearances in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at Age 60. Finn starred in the well-loved series The Middle. Stateside actor Finn, who featured in beloved TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has died at 60 years old. The comedic improv actor passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California recently having undergone cancer treatment beginning in 2022, per news outlets. "He never met a stranger - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his loved ones shared in a message. They added that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy". A Notable Career on Screen Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he played the brother of the main character. He was also seen in a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997. He appeared as a party host named Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests. During the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of popular shows, including: King of Queens Friends That '70s Show House, M.D. Finn was perhaps best known for portraying the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight series between 2011 and 2018. His film credits include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012). Pat Finn appeared in multiple episodes of Friends as Monica's boyfriend Dr. Roger. Beyond the Screen Beyond his television work, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor. He was part of a comedy group of six called "Beer Shark Mice". "Finn taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils over the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote. Paying homage, colleague and actor Richard Kind remarked there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, authentic human being you could encounter". "Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A wonderful father and man," he posted publicly. The actor is survived by his wife Donna, his children, and his family.
Finn starred in the well-loved series The Middle. Stateside actor Finn, who featured in beloved TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has died at 60 years old. The comedic improv actor passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California recently having undergone cancer treatment beginning in 2022, per news outlets. "He never met a stranger - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his loved ones shared in a message. They added that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy". A Notable Career on Screen Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he played the brother of the main character. He was also seen in a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997. He appeared as a party host named Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests. During the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of popular shows, including: King of Queens Friends That '70s Show House, M.D. Finn was perhaps best known for portraying the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight series between 2011 and 2018. His film credits include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012). Pat Finn appeared in multiple episodes of Friends as Monica's boyfriend Dr. Roger. Beyond the Screen Beyond his television work, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor. He was part of a comedy group of six called "Beer Shark Mice". "Finn taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils over the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote. Paying homage, colleague and actor Richard Kind remarked there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, authentic human being you could encounter". "Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A wonderful father and man," he posted publicly. The actor is survived by his wife Donna, his children, and his family.