Quirky actor appeared in several films for the director, including "Dionysus," "Sisters" and "The Fury." William Finley, Star of Brian De Palma’s ‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ Dies at 69 ...

William Finley, an American actor known for his quirky role in the cult film "Phantom of the Paradise" has died, US media reported Wednesday. He was 69.

Actor William Finley, who starred as the title character in Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise" and appeared in many other films by the director, died Saturday, April 14. He was 69.

William Finley is best-known for his roles in nine of Brian De Palma's films, a disturbing, lanky, goggle-eyed presence, notably the maniacal, disfigured anti-hero of The Phantom of the Paradise.

NEW YORK - William Finley, a character actor who appeared in many films by Brian De Palma, most memorably as the title character in the 1974 rock opera “The Phantom of the Paradise,’’ died ...