Tim Finn

Tim Finn

Born: June 25, 1952
in Te Awamutu, New Zealand
The life, much like the music, of Tim Finn has had both its ups and downs. Born in 1952 in New Zealand to working class parents Tim Finn started his passion for music at a young age. He formed his first group 'Split Enz' in 1972, with a bunch of his university buddies. Split Enz were heavily influenced by a popular Australian band of the time ,'Skyhooks', and the crazy costumes, silly songs and other shenannigans were clearly taken directly from Skyhooks, which drew some nasty comparisons by critics. Tim originally planned on calling his band 'Split Ends' but changed it to the 'nz' to point out where they were from, New Zealand. Tim was the lead singer for Split Enz, and while they had minoir hits in both Australia and New Zealand, they did not find the huge success they wanted until they recruited Tim's younger brother Neil, which made Tim feel both happy and slightly jealous of Neil's precociousness. Split Enz lasted for eleven years all up, from 1972 - 1983, and in 1983, Tim released his much acclaimed debut solo album 'Escapade'. This albm received rave reviews from critics, and Tim focused on his solo career over the next few years. In 1983 he started dating actress Greta Scacchi, and he started to write the scores for films, which he always had an avid interest in. His largest acting role is in The Coca-Cola Kid (1985) in which Tim is in for about 5 minutes, but girlfriend Greta helped him get a brief cameo in 'White Mischief' in a blink and you will miss role, as a Bandleader who taps on a few microphones before exiting the stage. In 1989 Tim's much publicised romance with Scacchi ended, much to his dismay. It did not help that his current self-titled solo album as a flop. This launched Tim into a year of depression, in which he claims alcohol was his only friend. However, Tim found his stride again with the help of his brother, Neil. In 1985, after the break up of Split Enz, Neil formed another Band 'Crowded House' with Split Enz drummer Paul Hester and artist/bassist Nick Seymour. Neil and Tim always planned on doing an album together as the Finn Brothers, but had not yet got around to it. Neil claims he was suffering writers block, trying to come up with new songs for the new Crowded House album, and he was also trying to work out when to do the long planned Finn Brothers album. He came up with a great idea: Why not put the Finn Brothers album on hold, and instead recruit Tim as the fourth member of Crowded House, for their new album. Tim loved the idea, as it would finally put him back in the spotlight with brother Neil, and together they wrote most of the songs for Crowded House's most acclaimed album 'Woodface'. This album was a huge hit, which made both Tim and Neil happy, and Tim finally had the confidence to return to his solo career. Crowded House released their final studio album in 1993 (not including compilations) which Tim had a minor involvement in, but not as a fourth member. Since 1993 Tim has mainly focused on his solo career, although in 1996 he helped out ex Split End Keyboarder Eddie Rayner with his critically acclaimed solo album. In 1997 he married a New Zealand TV Personality, Marie Azcona, and they have two children, a son and daughter, together. Tim still records as a solo artist, although his recent releases have not had the same success as those of his early career.

Movies for Tim Finn...

Crowded House: The Very Very Best of Crowded House
Title: Crowded House: The Very Very Best of Crowded House
Released: September 17, 2010
Type: Movie
Tracklist: 1. Mean To Me 2. Now We're Getting Somewhere 3. Don't Dream It's Over 4. World Where You Live 5. Something So Strong 6. Better Be Home Soon 7. When You Come 8. Into Temptation 9. Sister Madly 10. I Feel Possessed 11. Chocolate Cake 12. Fall At Your Feet 13. It's Only Natural 14. Weather With You 15. Four Seasons In One Day 16. Distant Sun 17. Nails In My Feet 18. Locked Out 19. Private Universe 20. Everything Is Good For You 21. Not The Girl You Think You Are 22. Instinct 23. Don't Stop Now 24. She Called Up 25. Better Be Home Soon (Live ARIA Awards 2005)
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Predicament
Title: Predicament
Character: Martin Williamson
Released: August 26, 2010
Type: Movie
Naïve teenager Cedric Williamson, conspires with two misfits to photograph and blackmail adulterous couples. When the scam goes wrong they end up with blood on their hands.
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Split Enz: True Colours Live
Title: Split Enz: True Colours Live
Character: Himself
Released: June 16, 2010
Type: Movie
Frenz of the Enz club DVD. Recorded at HSV7 Studios, Melbourne, January 7, 1980
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Split Enz: Live in London and Wellington
Title: Split Enz: Live in London and Wellington
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Frenz of the Enz club DVD. Sight and Sound London 1977. Wellington Town Hall, May 27 1979.
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FOTE: Live TV
Title: FOTE: Live TV
Character: Himself
Released: July 6, 2005
Type: Movie
Frenz of the Enz club DVD of live TV performances of Finn Brothers, Crowded House and Split Enz
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The Finn Brothers: Everyone Is Here
Title: The Finn Brothers: Everyone Is Here
Character: Himself
Released: August 23, 2004
Type: Movie
DVD that came with CD release.
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The Finn Brothers: Nothing Wrong With You
Title: The Finn Brothers: Nothing Wrong With You
Character: Himself
Released: July 7, 2004
Type: Movie
DVD of CD release
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Split Enz
Title: Split Enz
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2002
Type: Movie
This is the Split Enz at their most complete, from start to finish, through all their different incarnations. Split Enz, the DVD, showcases one of the most important and influential bands to come out of New Zealand in the last 30 years. Featuring all 18 of their music videos clips and unique live performances - including 1977’s BBC Sight and Sound and Enz with a Bang.
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Crowded House: Live in Aukland
Title: Crowded House: Live in Aukland
Character: Self
Released: August 26, 1991
Type: Movie
Crowded House captured live during the Get Woodfaced Tour of 1991 from the Power Station in Aukland, NZ. Highlights include "Weather With You", "Fall at Your Feet" and "Something So Strong".
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Woman in the Moon
Title: Woman in the Moon
Character: Steve
Released: August 31, 1989
Type: Movie
An Italian-American woman traveling to Sicily picks up a teenager who claims to be in trouble with some drug dealers.
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The Coca-Cola Kid
Title: The Coca-Cola Kid
Character: Phillip
Released: July 14, 1985
Type: Movie
An eccentric marketing guru visits a Coca-Cola subsidiary in Australia to try and increase market penetration. He finds zero penetration in a valley owned by an old man who makes his own soft drinks, and visits the valley to see why. After "the Kid's" persistence is tested he's given a tour of the man's plant, and they begin talking of a joint venture. Things get more complicated when the Coca-Cola man begins falling in love with his temporary secretary, who seems to have connections to the valley.