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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Dr. Finkelstein

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Dr. Finkelstein in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), played by William Hickey.

Film guide · 1 film · 1993 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Dr. Finkelstein on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1993Main sequence runtime: 1h 16m
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  1. 01The Nightmare Before Christmas poster
    Start hereThe Nightmare Before Christmas

    1993 · 1h 16m

    Portrayed by William Hickey · voiceMovie guide
    MoviHero score90/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Dr. Finkelstein?

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William Hickey plays Dr. Finkelstein in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Dr. Finkelstein screen credits

Screen credits: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — William Hickey as Dr. Finkelstein.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

Signature lines

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“Sally! You came back.”

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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