🔗 Share this article Renowned Performer Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Famed For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Dies at 60 Years Old. Finn featured in the well-loved sitcom The Middle. Stateside entertainer Pat Finn, who was seen in iconic programs such as Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has passed away at 60 years old. The comedic improv actor died at home in LA recently following treatment for cancer since 2022, per news outlets. "Pat considered no one a stranger - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his relatives stated in a announcement. They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy". A Notable Television Career His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the titular character's brother. He was also seen in a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997. He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, portraying a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests. Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several hit series, including: King of Queens "Friends" That '70s Show House Finn was perhaps best known for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018. His cinematic roles are It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012). Finn featured in a couple of episodes of "Friends" as character Monica's boyfriend Dr. Roger. Beyond the Screen Beyond his acting parts, 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 a member of a comedy group of six known as "Beer Shark Mice". "Pat taught, supported, and inspired many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote. In a tribute, colleague and actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter". "Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted online. The actor is survived by his wife Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.
Finn featured in the well-loved sitcom The Middle. Stateside entertainer Pat Finn, who was seen in iconic programs such as Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has passed away at 60 years old. The comedic improv actor died at home in LA recently following treatment for cancer since 2022, per news outlets. "Pat considered no one a stranger - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his relatives stated in a announcement. They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy". A Notable Television Career His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the titular character's brother. He was also seen in a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997. He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, portraying a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests. Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several hit series, including: King of Queens "Friends" That '70s Show House Finn was perhaps best known for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018. His cinematic roles are It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012). Finn featured in a couple of episodes of "Friends" as character Monica's boyfriend Dr. Roger. Beyond the Screen Beyond his acting parts, 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 a member of a comedy group of six known as "Beer Shark Mice". "Pat taught, supported, and inspired many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote. In a tribute, colleague and actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter". "Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted online. The actor is survived by his wife Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.