We are sad to note the death of actor Frank Finlay. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short illness.
He was a stalwart of the early years of the National Theatre under Laurence Olivier and also played in some excellent productions at the Old Vic, including playing Joxer to Colin Blakely’s Captain Boyle in Juno and the Paycock.
Finlay is best known for his television and film work including the title role in Dennis Potter’s Casanova.
As Michael Coveney writes in his obituary for The Guardian, “He was able to imply depths of feeling by doing very little.” This economy allowed Frank Finaly to be an affecting and powerful actor.
