Pat Finn
Patrick Cassidy Finn was an American film and television actor. Initially performing with the comedy troupe The Second City in Chicago, he first gained attention for his main role as Dan Coleman on the CBS sitcom The [George Wendt Show].
Following The George Wendt Show, Finn had recurring roles on television as Phil Jr. on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown and Jim Frost on the NBC comedy-drama series Ed. He also had a number of supporting roles in comedy films throughout the 2000s, including Dude, Where's My Car?, How High, and I [Love You, Beth Cooper |I Love You, Beth Cooper].
Finn's most notable role came as recurring character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle. He also had a main role as Bob Forman on the Nickelodeon science fiction series Marvin Marvin. Finn died in December 2025, due to complications with bladder cancer.
Background
Finn was born in Evanston, Illinois, on July 31, 1965. He grew up in Wilmette, where he attended Loyola Academy. He graduated from Marquette University in 1987, where he played on the rugby team alongside Chris Farley.Career
After graduating, he moved to Chicago where he joined The Second City National Touring Company. He also performed with the iO Theater. After writing and performing in two Second City resident shows, Finn was cast as Dan Coleman on the CBS sitcom The George Wendt Show.Finn had recurring roles on Murphy Brown, 3rd Rock from the Sun and Ed. He played the recurring character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle from 2010 to 2018. He starred as Bob Forman on the Nickelodeon sitcom Marvin Marvin from November 24, 2012, to April 27, 2013.
Personal life
Finn was married to Donna Crowley. They had three children, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan.In 2022, Finn was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He died at his home in Los Angeles on December 22, 2025 at the age of 60.