🔗 Share this article Renowned Performer The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in The Middle and Friends, Passes Away at the Age of Sixty. Pat Finn starred in the popular sitcom The Middle. Stateside performer Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved television series like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at 60 years old. The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in LA this Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis beginning in 2022, according to reports. "He saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his family stated in a message. They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy". A Notable Career on Screen His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling. He was also seen in a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997. He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made guest appearances on numerous hit series, such as: The King of Queens "Friends" That '70s Show House He was most recognized for portraying the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons of the show between 2011 and 2018. His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups. Finn featured in two episodes of Friends as character Monica's love interest Dr. Roger. Off-Screen Life 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 faculty member. He was involved with a six-member improv team named Beer Shark Mice. "Finn coached, befriended and mentored many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote. In a tribute, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter". "Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote on social media. Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.
Pat Finn starred in the popular sitcom The Middle. Stateside performer Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved television series like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at 60 years old. The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in LA this Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis beginning in 2022, according to reports. "He saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his family stated in a message. They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy". A Notable Career on Screen His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling. He was also seen in a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997. He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made guest appearances on numerous hit series, such as: The King of Queens "Friends" That '70s Show House He was most recognized for portraying the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons of the show between 2011 and 2018. His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups. Finn featured in two episodes of Friends as character Monica's love interest Dr. Roger. Off-Screen Life 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 faculty member. He was involved with a six-member improv team named Beer Shark Mice. "Finn coached, befriended and mentored many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote. In a tribute, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter". "Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote on social media. Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.