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Finney

American  
[fin-ee] / ˈfɪn i /

noun

  1. Charles Grandison 1792–1875, U.S. clergyman and educator.


Finney British  
/ ˈfɪnɪ /

noun

  1. Albert . born 1936, British stage and film actor: his films include Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), and The Gathering Storm (2002)

  2. Sir Tom . born 1922, English footballer: a winger, he played for Preston North End (1946–60) and won 76 caps for England, scoring 30 goals

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One person stood out - Albert Finney, who grew up in Salford, not far away from where Mosaku lived in Manchester with her family.

From BBC

Alan Finney: The winger was at Sheffield Wednesday for almost 20 years, making a total of 504 appearances which puts him third on the club's all-time list.

From BBC

After an Orange Lutheran three-and-out, Louisiana State defensive back commit Havon Finney Jr. scored on a 62-yard punt return.

From Los Angeles Times

Stamp was hailed as one of the new wave of actors from working-class backgrounds, such as Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay, who were also making a name for themselves.

From BBC

Kosminsky reassembled his original department heads, including cinematographer Gavin Finney, production designer Pat Campbell and costume designer Joanna Eatwell.

From Los Angeles Times