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William Finn

Born February 28, 1952 · Natick, Massachusetts, USA

Died April 7, 2025 · aged 73

William Alan Finn (February 28, 1952 – April 7, 2025) was an American composer and lyricist best known for his musicals, which include Falsettos, for which he won the 1992 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical; A New Brain (1998); and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005).

Known For

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsThe Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars · 1998
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
★ 5.71998
MovieAnimationFamily
Based on the book by Thomas M. Disch and intended as the third film in the series, this sequel was finished and released prior to 'The Brave Little Toaster To The Rescue'. Whilst trying to protect their new "Little Master" the anthropomorphic appliances set off on an epic adventure and make many new friends along the way.
Life with MikeyLife with Mikey · 1993
Life with Mikey
★ 5.71993
MovieComedyFamily
Michael Chapman, a former child TV star, runs a struggling talent agency specilizing in child acts. When a young girl off the street puts on a real performance after he catches her picking his pocket, he may have just found the next big thing.
The Brave Little Toaster to the RescueThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue · 1997
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
★ 6.11997
MovieAnimationComedy
When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory.
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and ThumbelinaThe Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina · 2003
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
★ 5.32003
MovieFamilyAnimation
Voiced by Elijah Wood, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and others, this film features Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, the tiny, famed fairy-tale favorites, who are together for the first time in this heartwarming, magical musical story about courage and friendship. After 15 years, the two reunite and remember when their village was destroyed by a giant. Soon, they find out that they have neat powers they can use for good.
FalsettosFalsettos · 2017
Falsettos
★ 8.22017
MovieMusicDrama
Jewish family man Marvin leaves his wife and son for a male lover during the height of the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City.
Ira Sleeps OverIra Sleeps Over · 1991
Ira Sleeps Over
★ 10.01991
MovieAnimationFamily
Little Ira is invited to his best friend's sleep-over party, but struggles with leaving his beloved teddy bear behind.

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