Robin Finck
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 7, 1971 in Park Ridge, NJ, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2020 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Robin Finck (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Focus: Identity profile (specifically noted as "Acting" in the prompt, though the sources focus heavily on his music career).
Name: Robert John "Robin" Finck.
Birth Date: November 7, 1971.
Birthplace: Park Ridge, NJ, USA (Source 1) / Georgia (Source 4). Note: Source 1 says Park Ridge, NJ; Source 4 says Georgia. I will stick to what is most specific or mention both if necessary, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should be careful. However, Source 1 is a TMDB profile and Source 4 is nin.wiki. I'll use the birth date and name.
Profession: American guitarist.
Nine Inch Nails: Longest-serving touring musician. Performed with them 1994 to 2000 and returned in 2008. Contributed studio performances on The Slip (2008). Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of Nine Inch Nails.
Guns N' Roses: Official member from 1997 through 2008. Wrote and recorded on Chinese Democracy (2008), co-writing "Better". (Note: He was not inducted into the Hall of Fame with them in 2012).
Acting/Music Department: Music Department for Ghosts of Mars (Source 3). Known for acting/credits (Source 1 says "Known For: Acting", "Known Credits: 26").
Draft 1:
Robert John "Robin" Fin
Career overview
Robert John Robin Finck is an American guitarist born on November 7, 1971, in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Known as one of Trent Reznor's most consistent musical partners, Finck is the longest-serving touring musician for Nine Inch Nails, performing with the band from 1994 to 2000 and returning in 2008. With Nine Inch Nails, he contributed studio performances on the 2008 release The Slip. In 2020, Finck was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Nine Inch Nails.
Alongside his work with Nine Inch Nails, Finck was an official member of Guns N' Roses from 1997 through 2008. During his time with Guns N' Roses, he wrote and recorded on the long-delayed 2008 album Chinese Democracy, notably co-writing the song Better. Although Guns N' Roses were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, Finck was not included in that induction. In addition to his band work, his career credits include contributions to the music department for Ghosts of Mars.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Nine Inch Nails: Live - Cold and Black and Infinite (2020) as Himself
- Nine Inch Nails: Panorama NYC Concert (2017) as guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Nine Inch Nails Live: Tension 2013 (2015) as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
- VEVO Presents: Nine Inch Nails Tension 2013 (2013) as Self - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Nine Inch Nails: [2013] Rock 'n' Heim (2013) as Guitars
- Nine Inch Nails: [2013] Reading Festival (2013) as Guitars
- Nine Inch Nails: After All is Said and Done (2013) as Self - guitars, keyboard, vocals
- Nine Inch Nails : Budweiser Made In America Festival (2013) as guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals
- Nine Inch Nails: Live at the Wiltern Theatre (2009) as Self - guitars, keyboard, vocals
- Nine Inch Nails: The Downward Spiral Live (2009) as Himself
- Nine Inch Nails: Another Version of the Truth - Las Vegas (2009) as as Himself
- Nine Inch Nails: The Slip - Rehearsals (2008)
- Guns N' Roses: Rock am Ring (2006)
- Guns N' Roses: Live at the Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH (2002)
- Nine Inch Nails: And All That Could Have Been (2002) as Guitar, synthesizer, E-bow, vocals
- Guns N’ Roses: Live at the House of Blues - Las Vegas (2001)
- Nine Inch Nails: Fragility 1.0 (1999)
- Nine Inch Nails: Closure (1997) as Self
- Nine Inch Nails & David Bowie: Dissonance (1995)
- Nine Inch Nails: Further Down The Spiral Tour (1995)
- Nine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94 (1994) as guitar, backing vocals
- Twin Peaks (1990) as "The" Nine Inch Nails
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Nine Inch Nails - Self Destruct 1994
- Nine Inch Nails - Full Concert - Live at Woodstock '94
- Nine Inch Nails: The Downward Spiral as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robin Finck best known for?
Robin Finck is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Complément d'enquête (2001), Crime of Passion (1956), The Grass Harp (1996).
When and where was Robin Finck born?
Robin Finck was born on November 7, 1971 in Park Ridge, NJ, USA.
How many credits does Robin Finck have?
Robin Finck has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2020.
What is Robin Finck's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Robin Finck (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text, neutral,...
Robin Finck by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Twin Peaks (1990) as "The" Nine Inch Nails — aged about 18
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 12
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