Prior to his death, he established himself as an actor. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Fingleton was the tallest British-born man in the United States. In addition, he was one of the 25 tallest men in the world.
Fingleton was born and raised in Durham, England. After attending a basketball camp in Connecticut at age 16, he decided to pursue a basketball career in the United States. That’s when Fingleton moved to Massachusetts.
Fingleton played under former North Carolina head coach Matt Doherty. During his tenure at North Carolina, Fingleton experienced health issues, in particular, problems with his back.