š Share this article Beloved Star Pat Finn, Famed For Roles in Seinfeld and The Middle, Has Died at 60 Years Old. The actor Pat Finn starred in the popular TV show The Middle. American performer Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at the age of 60. The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in LA recently after undergoing treatment for cancer since 2022, according to news outlets. "Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones shared in a announcement. They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy". A Prolific TV Career His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played the brother of the main character. He was also seen in a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997. He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, playing a party host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests. During the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several popular shows, such as: "King of Queens" Friends That '70s Show "House" Finn was perhaps best known for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight series over nearly a decade. His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups. Pat Finn was seen in two episodes of Friends as character Monica's love interest Dr. Roger. Off-Screen Life Away from his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member. He was part of a six-member improv team known as Beer Shark Mice. "Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students over the years and it would be difficult to find a person who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote. Paying homage, peer Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter". "Consistently upbeat, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted online. Finn is remembered by his partner Donna, his children, and his family.
The actor Pat Finn starred in the popular TV show The Middle. American performer Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at the age of 60. The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in LA recently after undergoing treatment for cancer since 2022, according to news outlets. "Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones shared in a announcement. They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy". A Prolific TV Career His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played the brother of the main character. He was also seen in a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997. He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, playing a party host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests. During the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several popular shows, such as: "King of Queens" Friends That '70s Show "House" Finn was perhaps best known for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight series over nearly a decade. His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups. Pat Finn was seen in two episodes of Friends as character Monica's love interest Dr. Roger. Off-Screen Life Away from his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member. He was part of a six-member improv team known as Beer Shark Mice. "Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students over the years and it would be difficult to find a person who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote. Paying homage, peer Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter". "Consistently upbeat, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted online. Finn is remembered by his partner Donna, his children, and his family.