John P. Finnegan

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John P. Finnegan
Born(1926-08-18)August 18, 1926
DiedJuly 29, 2012(2012-07-29) (aged 85)
Cause of deathPneumonia
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJ.P. Finnegan
OccupationActor
Years active1970–2004
Known forColumbo
Spouse(s)Carolynn Jacobs Finnegan (2nd wife, 1992–his death)

John P. Finnegan (August 18, 1926 – July 29, 2012) was an American television, voice, stage, and movie actor. He was known for his roles in the comedy/mystery crime show Columbo (with Peter Falk).

He was born in New York City, New York on August 18, 1926.[1] He was married to Caroylnn Jacobs from 1992 until his death in 2012. He died on July 29, 2012 from pneumonia and old age in his home in Palm Desert, California, aged 85.[2]

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  1. August 2, 2012 (2 August 2012). "PASSINGS: John Finnegan, Nan Merriman, Sidney Reznick". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. "American Tail villain John Finnegan dead at 85". Big Cartoon News. 2012-08-03.[permanent dead link]

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