Frank Finlay

British actor (1926–2016)
Person human Q738521
Frank Finlay
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Summary

Frank Finlay was born on August 6, 1926[1], in Farnworth[2]. He died on January 30, 2016[3], in Weybridge[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,009 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Child: Stephen Finlay[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Field of work: film[13], television[14], acting[15]
  • Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], British Academy Television Award for Best Actor[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Frank Finlay[20]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[21]
  • Family name: Finlay[22]
  • Given name: Frank[23], Francis[24]
  • Official website: http://www.frankfinlay.net/[25]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[26]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[27], BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles[28], British Academy Television Award for Best Actor[29], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Name in native language: Frank Finlay[32]
  • Start of work period: 1958[33]
  • End of work period: 2009[34]

Why It Matters

Frank Finlay has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Frank Finlay born?

Frank Finlay's place of birth was Farnworth[2].

Where did Frank Finlay die?

Frank Finlay died in Weybridge[4].

What did Frank Finlay do for work?

Frank Finlay worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and actor[8].

Where did Frank Finlay go to school?

Frank Finlay was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].

What awards did Frank Finlay receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17] and British Academy Television Award for Best Actor[18].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website → http://www.frankfinlay.net/
    Sex or gender → male
    Place of death → Weybridge
    Encyclopædia britannica online id → biography/Frank-Finlay
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